Comparison

SiteScape vs ComicReader

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

Head to head
About

SiteScape

This app uses LiDAR technology to capture high-resolution 3D scans of existing conditions with inch-level accuracy. It's designed for construction workflows, allowing seamless export to CAD programs and easy sharing of scans with stakeholders.

Highlights
  • High-resolution 3D scanning
  • Inch-level accuracy
  • Capture entire buildings
  • Export to CAD programs
  • Share 3D scans via web link
  • Instant site documentation
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SiteScape is the #1 LiDAR 3D Scanning App for Architecture, Engineering, and Construction. Capture 3D scans accurate to the inch and built for construction workflows. *REQUIRES IPHONE 12/13/14 PRO, IPHONE 12/13/14 PRO MAX, OR 2020-2022 IPAD PRO* CAPTURE IN SECONDS Just open the SiteScape app, hit record, and watch as a high-resolution 3D scan appears before your eyes. It’s space-age tech made remarkably simple so your team can document more existing conditions with way less overhead. ENTIRE BUILDINGS WITH INCH-LEVEL ACCURACY Get the full context with the only app that can accurately capture at the building scale (up to 5,000 ft² or 500 m² with SiteScape Pro) with inch-level accuracy. Instant site documentation that saves hours on field measurements for drafting and modeling. MODEL AS-BUILTS & EXISTING CONDITIONS SiteScape is built for construction workflows so you can seamlessly export scans to your favorite CAD programs like Revit, AutoCAD, ArchiCAD, Sketchup, Navisworks, Revizto, and many more. SYNCING THE FIELD TO THE BACK OFFICE Send your scan to whoever needs to see it so they can keep up with changes on the job site and get the right eyes on important issues. Share a secure link where stakeholders can view 3D scans in any web browser, on any device! For tips, walkthroughs, and live support, be sure to check out our User Guide (https://support.sitescape.ai/hc/en-us) and join the SiteScape User Group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/sitescape) to ask questions and get help from other scanning professionals. Stay in touch! Follow us @SiteScapeAI on Twitter and LinkedIn **SiteScape requires the new LiDAR sensor available on the iPhone 12/13/14 Pro, iPhone 12/13/14 Pro Max, and 2020-2022 iPad Pro. Unfortunately, Apple does not allow developers to restrict app compatibility to specific devices. We sincerely apologize if you were able to install the app, only to find that it is not supported on your device! SiteScape App Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ComicReader

This application is designed for iPad users with extensive comic collections. It offers a polished interface to manage and read thousands of comics without performance issues. Import comics via iTunes, Wi-Fi web server, or the Files app.

Highlights
  • Polished interface
  • Handles large comic collections (1500+ comics)
  • Background comic import
  • No pre-processing required
  • Supports CBR, CBZ, and PDF
  • Multiple import methods (iTunes, Wi-Fi, Files app)
Features
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Bring your own comics to iPhone and iPad. ComicReader reads PDF, CBZ/ZIP and classic CBR/RAR files. Build a library, enjoy imported comics offline and keep your place as you read. Reading, ordinary imports, browsing, current-page text recognition and optional iCloud sync are free. READ FOR FREE • Import supported files with the system file picker, Finder/iTunes File Sharing, the local-network uploader or WebDAV. • Organize comics into collections and sort them by name, date or reading status. • Zoom into artwork and keep each library comic's read status and current page. • Recognize text on the current page on your device, or use embedded PDF text when available. Select, copy and share the result. Recognition quality varies with language, scan quality and lettering. MADE FOR IPHONE DUO Open the screen for more artwork, then continue on the outer display. Your page and relative zoom stay with you as the display changes. Pages, covers and controls adapt around the active fold. Duo support is free. OPTIONAL ICLOUD SYNC Choose whether to sync library comic files, read status and current page across iPhone, iPad and Mac. Sync stays off until you turn it on and uses your personal iCloud Drive storage. Sufficient storage and an internet connection are required. OPEN AND BROWSE ON YOUR TERMS Visit websites in ComicReader, save shortcuts, keep a normal website session between visits or use a separate private session. Browsing and website-data controls are free. Websites must provide supported downloadable files; sign-in, availability and downloads depend on each site. ComicReader includes no comic catalog, bundled comics or DRM removal. On Mac, open a PDF, CBZ/ZIP or classic CBR/RAR file directly from Finder without importing it. Choose Add to Library when you want a library copy with saved progress and optional iCloud sync. COMICREADER PLUS — ONE OPTIONAL PURCHASE Plus adds tools for readers with larger libraries: • Website Imports download supported files into a chosen collection with validation, duplicate detection and a visible queue. Keep ComicReader open until imports finish. • Comic Search & Quotes builds a persistent text index for the current library comic, searches indexed pages and saves editable quotes linked to their source page. • Reading Lists & Smart Queues arrange a reading order without moving files and gather Continue Reading, Unread and Read Again. • Named Page Bookmarks return to memorable pages. • Image Filters provide Clear Ink, Grayscale and Warm Paper display options without changing the original file. ComicReader Plus is one non-consumable purchase, not a subscription. The App Store shows your local price before purchase. Restore Purchases is available on iPhone, iPad and Mac with the same Apple Account. Existing Plus owners keep access to the current Plus tools. Search covers the current library comic, not the whole library. Search indexes, quotes, lists and bookmarks stay on each device and are not included in iCloud sync. Saved quotes remain readable and shareable if Plus is no longer active. ComicReader is based on ComicFlow and is open source under GPL v3. Bring your own comics; screenshot sample comics are not included.

Screenshots

SiteScape1 screens
ComicReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SiteScape at 61% against ComicReader's 13%. SiteScape also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (943 vs 51). ComicReader's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. SiteScape sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month and ComicReader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SiteScape holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SiteScape has 943 ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of SiteScape's written reviews are positive against 13% of ComicReader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SiteScape ships an update every 3 weeks, ComicReader every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
SiteScape versus ComicReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSiteScapeComicReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (943 ratings) — better3.5 (51 ratings)
Positive reviews61.4% of reviews — better12.5% of reviews
Number of ratings943 — better51
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB3 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperFARO Technologies Inc.Pablo Clemente

Customer experience

SiteScape

All ratings933 ratings
Positive91.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews70 reviews
Positive61.4%
Neutral5.7%
Negative32.9%

ComicReader

All ratings51 ratings
Positive56.9%
Neutral11.8%
Negative31.4%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SiteScape

Subscriptions2
  • SiteScape Pro14 Days trial$49.991 Month
  • SiteScape Pro (Yearly)14 Days trial$499.001 Year
1 purchases

ComicReader

One-time1
  • ComicReader Plus$8.99

Questions

Is SiteScape free?
SiteScape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ComicReader free?
ComicReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SiteScape or ComicReader?
SiteScape is rated higher. SiteScape averages 4.7 out of 5 from 943 ratings, while ComicReader averages 3.5 from 51 ratings.
Do SiteScape or ComicReader have ads?
Neither SiteScape nor ComicReader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SiteScape or ComicReader?
SiteScape ships an update every 3 weeks, and ComicReader every 5 days. Most recently, SiteScape was updated on November 3, 2026 and ComicReader on November 3, 2026.

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