Comparison

eComics vs Chunky Comics Reader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

eComics

Browse, organize, and read your digital comic collection on your device. Supports popular comic formats and offers easy navigation with page previews. Add favorites and share with friends.

Highlights
  • Comic book browser with thumbnails
  • Supports CBZ, CBR, and ZIP formats
  • Quick page switching with preview
  • Compatible with all screen resolutions
  • Add comics to favorites list
  • Organize and order comics
Features
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eComics is a fast, clean comic book reader built for people who already have a library of CBR, CBZ, and ZIP files and just want a great way to read them. KEY FEATURES - Full support for CBR, CBZ, and ZIP comic formats - Smooth page-by-page reading with page curl transition - Quick thumbnail browser to jump to any page instantly - Grid and list view for organizing your library your way - Automatic resume — pick up exactly where you left off - Add comics to Favorites for one-tap access - Works with all screen sizes and resolutions - Import comics directly from your device or cloud storage WHY USERS PICK eComics Most comic readers force you to deal with clunky file management or limited format support. eComics was built to solve exactly that — import your collection, organize it the way you want, and get back to reading in seconds. Whether you're catching up on the latest manga release, revisiting a favorite superhero arc, or working through a stack of indie graphic novels, eComics keeps your entire library organized and instantly accessible. ORGANIZE YOUR WAY Switch between grid view for visual browsing and list view for quick scanning. Mark favorites, track your reading progress automatically, and never lose your place again. Download eComics today and turn your device into a portable comic book library. Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you — your input shapes every update.

About

Chunky Comics Reader

Features
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Chunky is a fast, thoughtfully designed comic reader for CBZ, CBR, and PDF files. It is made for people who read a lot and want an organized library on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. READ YOUR WAY • Automatic or manual two-page spreads, with covers displayed on their own • Read left to right or right to left for manga, per comic or as your default • Separate page-turn styles for taps and swipes: slide, instant, or fade • One-handed reading with dedicated tap zones • Automatically crop white page borders • Automatically correct tint and contrast on yellowed or faded pages • Upscale low-resolution pages • Choose Fit Page or Fit Width, separately for single and double pages • Select and share a single panel without the rest of the page • Adjust brightness with a two-finger gesture while reading A LIBRARY THAT STAYS ORGANIZED • Grid or list view, with automatic grouping by series • Reading status (unread, reading, finished) and favorites • Keep New and Now Reading sections close at hand • Import folders of loose images and automatically turn them into comics ICLOUD SYNC • Keep your library in sync across all your devices • Sync Folder: drop comics into an iCloud Drive folder and find them in Chunky, without importing them again • Smart downloads with a real progress indicator CONNECT TO YOUR SOURCES • WebDAV accounts for NAS devices, Nextcloud, ownCloud, and shared folders • OPDS accounts for servers such as Calibre or Ubooquity • Wi-Fi upload server: drag comics from a browser on the same Wi-Fi network, with no cables or cloud account PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Parental lock with a securely protected passcode and Face ID or Touch ID unlock • No tracking and no required account • Anonymous, optional crash reports stored locally only Chunky is made for reading, not configuring: open a comic and it adapts to the way you read.

Screenshots

eComics4 screens
Chunky Comics Reader3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chunky Comics Reader at none against eComics's 1. Chunky Comics Reader also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). eComics's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. eComics sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Chunky Comics Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eComics ships an update every 3 months, Chunky Comics Reader every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
eComics versus Chunky Comics Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereComicsChunky Comics Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size118 MB7 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperEyermin Colon SanchezScunio

In-app purchases

1 purchases

eComics

One-time1
  • eComics$6.99
None

Chunky Comics Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is eComics free?
eComics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Chunky Comics Reader free?
Chunky Comics Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do eComics or Chunky Comics Reader have ads?
eComics shows ads; Chunky Comics Reader does not.
Which is updated more often, eComics or Chunky Comics Reader?
eComics ships an update every 3 months, and Chunky Comics Reader every 3 days. Most recently, eComics was updated on November 3, 2026 and Chunky Comics Reader on October 31, 2026.

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