# WebToon Reader vs Smart Comic Reader

The clearest difference is price: WebToon Reader at Free against Smart Comic Reader's $2.99. WebToon Reader also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.3). Smart Comic Reader's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

WebToon Reader is free to download; Smart Comic Reader costs $2.99 up front. WebToon Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Smart Comic Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smart Comic Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Comic Reader has 539 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of WebToon Reader's written reviews are positive against 91% of Smart Comic Reader's.

WebToon Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, Smart Comic Reader every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WebToon Reader | Smart Comic Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webtoon-reader-webcomic-file/id1493951523/reviews) | **[4.9 (539 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-comic-reader/id1511175212/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 29 | **539** |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | **91.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#31** |
| Size | 94 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.3 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [kim juyoung](https://appshunter.io/developer/918406157) | [Onne van Dijk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511175211) |

## What reviewers say

### WebToon Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webtoon-reader-webcomic-file/id1493951523)

View your favorite webtoons and manga files with a simple, optimized reader. Supports a wide range of compressed file formats and PDFs, with easy file import from cloud services and PC.

**Highlights:** Horizontal scrolling for webtoon feel, Supports CBR, CBZ, CB7, ZIP, RAR, 7Z, PDF file support, Import from cloud services (iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox), Upload via PC web browser (WIFI), App and file lock functions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WebToon Reader Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Smart Comic Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-comic-reader/id1511175212)

**Currently charting:** #31 Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

This app offers a unique comic reading experience by automatically detecting and zooming into individual panels. It allows for seamless navigation between panels with simple taps, optimizing the view for smaller screens. Import comics from various sources and organize them within your iCloud or local storage.

**Highlights:** Automatic panel detection and zoom, Seamless panel-to-panel navigation, Optimized viewing for small screens, Comic import from any source, iCloud sync and local storage options, Supports CBZ, CBR, and PDF formats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Panel-by-panel reading mode
- 👍 Seamless iCloud integration
- 🔒 No ads or data collection
- 👍 Clean, minimal UI
- 🚀 Fast and responsive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with panel detection
- 🔀 Difficulty exiting panel view
- 🔀 Inability to adjust cover size in grid view

**Reported bugs**

- Deleted user's entire comic collection
- iCloud sync not working for some users
- Freezing/crashing issues on iPad

**Requested features**

- Page marking/bookmarking function
- Built-in dictionary/translation tool
- Vertical scrolling mode for webtoons
- Ability to manually arrange reading order
- Live Text integration for dictionary lookup


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WebToon Reader free?

WebToon Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Smart Comic Reader free?

Smart Comic Reader costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, WebToon Reader or Smart Comic Reader?

Smart Comic Reader is rated higher. WebToon Reader averages 4.4 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while Smart Comic Reader averages 4.9 from 539 ratings.

### Do WebToon Reader or Smart Comic Reader have ads?

WebToon Reader shows ads; Smart Comic Reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, WebToon Reader or Smart Comic Reader?

WebToon Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, and Smart Comic Reader every 5 weeks. Most recently, WebToon Reader was updated on October 7, 2026 and Smart Comic Reader on October 8, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*