Comparison

ComicHub vs The Comic Locker

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

Head to head
About

ComicHub

Manage your comic book collection by synchronizing with retailers. Track orders, preview upcoming releases, and follow creators. The app works offline for easy collection management anywhere.

Highlights
  • Synchronize comic collection with retailers
  • Preview upcoming comic releases
  • Follow writers, artists, brands, genres, publishers
  • Receive order arrival alerts
  • Track publisher crossover events
  • Offline collection management
Features
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The ComicHub app is designed to synchronize your comic collection with any retailer on the ComicHub network. Publishers can also publish page images of upcoming stories for you preview or you can simply choose the writers, artists, brands, genres or publishers that you want to follow. Your local comic store will alert you when your orders have arrived and then update your app when purchases are made to allow effortless management of your collection. The ComicHub app also lets you track publisher crossover events with ease, letting you know what parts you have on order and what parts you've missed. Once the items in your collection are downloaded from ComicHub, the app will also work offline, allowing you to fill gaps at conventions or any store in the world. Enjoy!

About

The Comic Locker

Features
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The Comic Locker helps comic collectors organize, track, and expand their collection, all in one place. The app includes free collection tools. Some features require a separate in-app purchase through a Comic Locker Pro subscription. Whether you’re a casual fan or a serious collector, The Comic Locker gives you tools to catalog issues, follow estimated values, discover relevant content, and manage your collection more efficiently. Terms of Use: https://www.thecomiclocker.com/#terms Privacy Policy: https://www.thecomiclocker.com/#privacy Included in the free version • Collection Tracking Catalog your comics by title, issue, condition, and grade so your collection stays organized and easy to search. • Value Insights See estimated values for individual issues and your full collection. • Personalized Media Feed Get a content feed inspired by your collection and interests. Requires separate in-app purchase: Comic Locker Pro subscription • AI Grading Assist Upload photos for AI-based condition analysis to support better grading, listing, and pricing decisions. Requires separate in-app purchase. • Portfolio Analytics Unlock deeper insights into your collection’s performance and value trends. Requires separate in-app purchase. • Smart Search Use advanced search tools to find and filter comics more efficiently. Requires separate in-app purchase. • Connect Marketplace Access buyer and seller matching features for relevant comics. Requires separate in-app purchase. Take control of your collection with The Comic Locker!

Screenshots

ComicHub4 screens
The Comic Locker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ComicHub at none against The Comic Locker's 2. ComicHub also leads on ads (none vs shown). The Comic Locker's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. The Comic Locker sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. ComicHub asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ComicHub ships an update every 2 months, The Comic Locker fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ComicHub versus The Comic Locker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterComicHubThe Comic Locker
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (84 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews7.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings84 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB41 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperStuart ColsonKevin Miller

Bugs and requests

ComicHub

Reported bugs

31 issues
  • Searches do not populate results
  • Scrolling refreshes automatically, goes to top
  • Wednesday releases list outdated
  • Search is difficult/makes no sense
  • App won't load
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  • App crashes when trying to pay
  • App crashes after typing 3-4 letters in search
  • App freezes on login/user agreement screen
  • App crashes when trying to add items to pull list
  • App kicks user out when subscribing
  • Login issues
  • Search function disappears
  • Ability to add to cart grays out
  • App crashes after updates
  • Saved searches don't list everything available
  • Titles won't come up in search
  • App won't load past user agreement
  • App freezes phone before user agreement
  • App never stops loading
  • Buggy since update
  • Constant loading issues and crashes
  • Constantly freezing
  • Previous purchases stay stuck in cart
  • Cannot delete ongoing orders
  • Need latest update message even when updated
  • Unusable after recent update
  • Search function almost never works
  • Consistent error messages
  • Load times are slow
  • Searching is difficult while you can't see typing
  • No native support for iPad

Requested features

13 requests
  • Improve search functionality
  • Fix scrolling and refresh glitches
  • Update Wednesday releases regularly
  • Make app more intuitive
  • Allow easier subscription to series
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  • Improve search to include all titles/miniseries
  • Fix cart issues (previous purchases not deleting)
  • Add option to delete ongoing orders
  • Improve performance and reduce load times
  • Implement caching for faster navigation
  • Fix notification deletion
  • Provide better support response
  • Scrap and restart the app

The Comic Locker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ComicHub

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

The Comic Locker

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro Annual7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is ComicHub free?
ComicHub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Comic Locker free?
The Comic Locker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ComicHub or The Comic Locker have ads?
The Comic Locker shows ads; ComicHub does not.
Which is updated more often, ComicHub or The Comic Locker?
ComicHub ships an update every 2 months, and The Comic Locker fortnightly. Most recently, ComicHub was updated on October 9, 2026 and The Comic Locker on September 15, 2026.

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