# WebToon Reader vs Comic Reader

The clearest difference is ads: Comic Reader at none against WebToon Reader's shown. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WebToon Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Comic Reader sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for WebToon Reader against 4.5 for Comic Reader. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 42 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of WebToon Reader's written reviews are positive against 85% of Comic Reader's.

WebToon Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, Comic Reader fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WebToon Reader | Comic Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webtoon-reader-webcomic-file/id1493951523/reviews) | **[4.5 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-reader-manga-cbz-cbr/id6504741382/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 31 | **42** |
| Positive reviews | **87.5% of reviews** | 85.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 94 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [kim juyoung](https://appshunter.io/developer/918406157) | [Alexandre Guidet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508644490) |

## 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 |


### Comic Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-reader-manga-cbz-cbr/id6504741382)

This app allows users to read comic books in CBR, CBZ, and PDF formats. It offers features like smart library organization, automatic progress saving, and an ad-free experience. Premium features include unlimited imports and custom collections.

**Highlights:** Supports CBR, CBZ, and PDF formats, Import from local storage/USB, Automatic reading progress saving, Customizable comic collections, Ad-free reading experience, Eye comfort mode (blue light filter)

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription sale | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $17.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription sale | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $22.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WebToon Reader free?

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

### Is Comic Reader free?

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

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

Comic Reader is rated higher. WebToon Reader averages 4.4 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Comic Reader averages 4.5 from 42 ratings.

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

WebToon Reader shows ads; Comic Reader does not.

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

WebToon Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, and Comic Reader fortnightly. Most recently, WebToon Reader was updated on October 26, 2026 and Comic Reader on October 27, 2026.

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