# Comics Plus vs Iowa Code by PocketLaw

The clearest difference is rating: Iowa Code by PocketLaw at 5.0 against Comics Plus's 2.5. Iowa Code by PocketLaw also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). Comics Plus's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 15 months). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Iowa Code by PocketLaw sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Comics Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Iowa Code by PocketLaw holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Comics Plus has 102 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Comics Plus ships an update every 2 months, Iowa Code by PocketLaw every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Comics Plus | Iowa Code by PocketLaw |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (102 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comics-plus/id1520340626/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iowa-code-by-pocketlaw/id1554168801/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **102** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 20.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 40 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Library Pass, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1520340628) | [Lyker Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/891194494) |

## What reviewers say

### Comics Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comics-plus/id1520340626)

Access thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, manga, and picture books from numerous publishers. Enjoy unlimited reading without wait lists or late fees, and manage your progress across devices. Stream titles online or download them for offline enjoyment.

**Highlights:** Unlimited digital comic access, No wait lists or borrowing limits, Cross-device reading progress, Online streaming and offline downloads, Diverse publisher selection

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Massive collection of comics and manga
- 💰 Free access with library card
- ✅ Legal and legitimate reading platform
- 🎨 Wide variety of publishers and genres
- 📖 Ability to store unlimited books on shelf

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and force quits
- ⏳ Extremely slow loading times
- 🔍 Search function broken or non-functional
- 📖 Pages fail to load or display correctly
- ⚫ Black screen issues when opening books

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen stuck on library selection
- Search returns blank page with no loading indicator
- Shelf fails to load
- Pages crop off at bottom
- Black screen when opening downloaded books

**Requested features**

- Favorites/bookmarking system with notifications
- Auto-download while using other apps
- Auto-mark books as finished
- Better search with pagination and page jumping
- Dark mode option


### Iowa Code by PocketLaw

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iowa-code-by-pocketlaw/id1554168801)

Access and reference Iowa state laws with a comprehensive, searchable library. Features include offline access, full-text search, and customizable viewing options. Designed for legal professionals and students needing quick access to statutes and regulations.

**Highlights:** Offline access to Iowa laws, Rich full-text search, Light/Dark Mode, Bookmarks and highlights, Comprehensive statute library

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Iowa Code | $4.99 | one-time |
| Iowa Code | $12.99 | one-time |
| Iowa Code | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Comics Plus free?

Comics Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Iowa Code by PocketLaw free?

Iowa Code by PocketLaw is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Comics Plus or Iowa Code by PocketLaw?

Iowa Code by PocketLaw is rated higher. Comics Plus averages 2.5 out of 5 from 102 ratings, while Iowa Code by PocketLaw averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Comics Plus or Iowa Code by PocketLaw have ads?

Neither Comics Plus nor Iowa Code by PocketLaw shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Comics Plus or Iowa Code by PocketLaw?

Comics Plus ships an update every 2 months, and Iowa Code by PocketLaw every 15 months. Most recently, Comics Plus was updated on October 16, 2026 and Iowa Code by PocketLaw on October 2, 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.*