Comics Plus vs RCLS Go
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Comics Plus
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.
- Unlimited digital comic access
- No wait lists or borrowing limits
- Cross-device reading progress
- Online streaming and offline downloads
- Diverse publisher selection
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Comics Plus from LibraryPass gives you unlimited access to thousands of digital comics, graphic novels, manga, and picture books from dozens of publishers — exclusively through your school or library. Don’t see your school or library listed? Ask your librarian about #ReadAllTheComics! No wait lists; no borrowing limits; no late fees Manage your shelf and reading progress across devices Maintain your reading progress across devices Stream titles online without using storage space Download titles for offline reading Explore a diverse selection from publishers like ABDO, Andrews McMeel, BOOM! Studios, Capstone, Cherry Lake, Dark Horse, Europe Comics, Fantagraphics, Humanoids, Image Comics, Kodansha, Lerner, Manga Classics, Oni Press, Papercutz, Tokyopop, TOON Books, UDON Entertainment, Yen Press, and dozens more. Comics Plus is created by Joyful Reading Co, where we're dedicated to nurturing a lifelong love of reading through engagement, access, and data-driven insights. Learn more at https://comicsplusapp.com/
RCLS Go
Access your library's digital catalog, search for titles, and manage your account. Borrow e-books and audiobooks, place holds, and renew items. Features a scannable barcode for easy checkouts and ISBN scanning for availability checks.
- Search entire library catalog
- Borrow e-books and audiobooks
- Place and manage holds
- Renew borrowed items
- Scannable library card barcode
- Manage multiple library cards
- ISBN scanning for availability
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Access the entire Ramapo Catskill Library System catalog effortlessly with RCLS Go, a free online app compatible with digital devices. Easily search, check out digital titles, and place holds—all within your account. Explore the extensive RCLS digital catalog, which seamlessly integrates both e-books and audiobooks into the app, allowing for requesting and renewing. Navigate through your account with ease, manage your preferences, browse various categories, and set up notifications directly on your device. Enjoy the convenience of a scannable barcode for swift checkouts by either snapping a picture or manually entering your library card details—eliminating the hassle of searching for physical cards. Experience ultimate convenience by storing your library card barcode, managing family members’ cards, and scanning ISBNs to check book availability within RCLS. From accessing library hours to managing fine payments and discovering NYT Bestsellers through advanced search filters, RCLS Go offers a personalized experience for each user. Embrace the world of knowledge, entertainment, and endless opportunities by downloading RCLS Go today!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Comics Plus at 2.5 against RCLS Go's 1.8. Comics Plus also leads on review sentiment (21% vs 9%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Comics Plus holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 102 and 37 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Comics Plus's written reviews are positive against 9% of RCLS Go's.
Comics Plus ships an update every 2 months, RCLS Go monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Comics Plus | RCLS Go |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.5 (102 ratings) — better | 1.8 (37 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 20.8% of reviews — better | 8.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 102 — better | 37 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Library Pass, Inc. | Ramapo Catskill Library System |
Customer experience
Comics Plus
RCLS Go
Bugs and requests
Comics Plus
Reported bugs
25 issues- 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
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- App crashes when opening new comics
- Pages display out of sync in horizontal mode
- Duplicate pages appearing consecutively
- Pages loop back to beginning after certain number
- Thumbnail not showing for resume position
- Dialog boxes cut off or positioned incorrectly
- App forgets reading position when resuming
- Vertical view does not work
- iCloud backup size inflates dramatically
- Screen goes black periodically during reading
- Network error despite active connection
- Download progress bar hangs
- Orientation change causes reading position reset
- App switches to different manga unexpectedly
- Popular page items don't load or unavailable
- Shelf deletion when launching from cloud library
- Zoom functionality unresponsive
- Page turning causes visual flash and blur
- Inconsistent page display in 2-page mode
- Home bar overlay obscures content on iPad
Requested features
18 requests- 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
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- Right-to-left reading for manga
- Folder organization for shelf
- Reading history tracking
- Series completion indicators
- Next book in series recommendations
- Auto zoom feature for reading
- Smooth page transition animations
- Ability to manually move books to completion status
- App status/server status page
- Better content filtering and sorting options
- Rating system for comics
- Chapter bookmarks
- Customizable reading settings
RCLS Go
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Comics Plus
No in-app purchases
RCLS Go
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Comics Plus free?
Is RCLS Go free?
Which has better reviews, Comics Plus or RCLS Go?
Do Comics Plus or RCLS Go have ads?
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