Comparison

Comics Plus vs Montgomery Co. MD Libraries

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

Head to head
About

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.

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

About

Montgomery Co. MD Libraries

Access a vast collection of books, eBooks, audiobooks, and digital magazines. Discover library events, find locations, and manage your account effortlessly. Explore learning resources and connect with your library community.

Highlights
  • Search and borrow books, eBooks, audiobooks, movies
  • Access digital collections via OverDrive, Libby, Hoopla
  • Find library events and programs
  • Locate libraries and view hours
  • Manage library account and borrowing history
  • Explore educational and learning resources
Features
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Discover everything Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) have to offer, right at your fingertips! With the MCPL mobile app, you can conveniently access a world of resources and services anytime, anywhere. Key Features: Search and Borrow: Browse the extensive MCPL catalog for books, eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and more. Place holds, renew items, or check due dates with ease. Digital Collections: Instantly access eBooks, eAudiobooks, and digital magazines through integrated platforms like OverDrive, Libby, and Hoopla. Events and Programs. Search for library events, workshops, and programs for all ages. Library Locations: Find the nearest library and view hours of operation. Personalized Account: Manage your library account effortlessly. View your checkouts, holds, and borrowing history, all in one place. Learning Resources: Explore educational tools, research databases, and language learning platforms to expand your knowledge. Whether you're exploring our vast collection, finding the perfect program, or managing your account, the MCPL app makes it easier than ever to connect with your library community. Download the MCPL mobile app today and unlock the full potential of your library!

Screenshots

Comics Plus4 screens
Montgomery Co. MD Libraries4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Comics Plus at 2.5 against Montgomery Co. MD Libraries's 1.9. Comics Plus also leads on review sentiment (20% vs 0%) and ratings volume (103 vs 17). Montgomery Co. MD Libraries's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Comics Plus holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Comics Plus has 103 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Comics Plus's written reviews are positive against 0% of Montgomery Co. MD Libraries's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Comics Plus ships an update every 2 months, Montgomery Co. MD Libraries monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Comics Plus versus Montgomery Co. MD Libraries: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterComics PlusMontgomery Co. MD Libraries
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (103 ratings) — better1.9 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews20.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings103 — better17
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB56 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLibrary Pass, Inc.ByWater Solutions

Customer experience

Comics Plus

All ratings102 ratings
Positive23.5%
Neutral19.6%
Negative56.9%
Written reviews108 reviews
Positive20.4%
Neutral17.6%
Negative62.0%

Montgomery Co. MD Libraries

All ratings16 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Montgomery Co. MD Libraries

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Comics Plus

No in-app purchases

None

Montgomery Co. MD Libraries

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Comics Plus free?
Comics Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Montgomery Co. MD Libraries free?
Montgomery Co. MD Libraries is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Comics Plus or Montgomery Co. MD Libraries?
Comics Plus is rated higher. Comics Plus averages 2.5 out of 5 from 103 ratings, while Montgomery Co. MD Libraries averages 1.9 from 17 ratings.
Do Comics Plus or Montgomery Co. MD Libraries have ads?
Neither Comics Plus nor Montgomery Co. MD Libraries shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Comics Plus or Montgomery Co. MD Libraries?
Comics Plus ships an update every 2 months, and Montgomery Co. MD Libraries monthly. Most recently, Comics Plus was updated on October 25, 2026 and Montgomery Co. MD Libraries on October 20, 2026.

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