KedaReader vs Ice Comic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
KedaReader
Read your DRM-free digital comic collections on iOS devices with a rich experience. Supports various archive formats, nested files, and cloud storage integration. Offers advanced reading modes and streaming capabilities for seamless access to your library.
- Supports PDF, ZIP, RAR, CBZ, CBR, EPUB, MOBI, AZW3
- Reads archives without decompression
- Supports nested archives and folders
- Cloud sync via iCloud, Box, Dropbox, OneDrive
- Connects to Komga, Kavita, Calibre via OPDS
- Streaming reading from WebDAV/SMB servers
- AI-based image enhancement
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This is an image reader dedicated to your DRM-free image collections. If you love comics, you probably have tons of digital comic files sitting on your disk, they may be zip or rar, cbz or cbr, epub, mobi or pdf,or just Folder and image files. Now with KedaReader, you can read all these files on your iOS devices with great experience! The app supports all kinds of files listed above, and it even allows you to nest your files, you can put a Zip file inside a folder, then put another RAR file inside that zip, KedaReader can open them right away, you don't need to flatten them manually. The app also comes with a handy index view to help you jump between folders/archives, just like WinRar on windows! ******Features***** Features: - iCloud is supported, sync files & histories across your devices automatically - Connect to Komga, Kavita or Calibre with OPDS protocol - Controllable by game controllers - Directly access your files on Box, Dropbox and Onedrive - "Texture" rendering will make you feel holding an real book - Special "Zen" read mode, set up your headphone, and read comics in the wonderful virtual world! - Support PDF, ZIP, ZIP64, encrypted ZIP, RAR, encrypted RAR, CBZ, and CBR files - Support Comic Book in EPUB, MOBI, AZW3 formats - Open archive file without decompression - Support nested archive and folders - Split large image, merge small images - Support paging mode and smooth mode - Chose any reading direction you like - Support keyboard control, hold the command key ⌘ to checkout shortcuts - Import comic files in many ways: - A embed HTTP Server - Connect to a WebDAV server - Connect to a SMB server - Directly copy from Files app - Support common img formats: - jpg, png, webP, gif, apng, bmp, avif, heic - Password book to let you manage archive passwords - Guess archive password base on password book - AI based image enhancement (Powered by waifu2x) The most exciting thing about KedaReader is it supports "Streaming Reading", if your server is set up with WebDAV or SMB protocol, then all Zip, Mobi, Epub, RAR files on that server can be open instantly without downloading the whole archive, KedaReader only downloads the part you need! If the network condition is good, you probably won't realize these archive files is store on the server :P Thanks for these authors provide their beautiful icons: Icon made by Freepik from www.flaticon.com Icon made by DinosoftLabs from www.flaticon.com Icon made by Pixel perfect from www.flaticon.com Icon made by mavadee from www.flaticon.com Icon made by smalllikeart from www.flaticon.com Icon made by Those Icons from www.flaticon.com Icon made by Swifticons from www.flaticon.com Icon made by srip from www.flaticon.com Thanks for the preview music provided by: Music by Ray Janssen-Timmen from Pixabay
Ice Comic
This app allows you to read various digital book and comic formats locally on your device. It supports numerous file types, offers organizational tools like customizable folders, and includes features for a smoother reading experience such as auto-scrolling and progress saving.
- Supports EPUB, PDF, MOBI, ZIP, RAR, and more
- Organize with customizable folders
- Automatic reading progress and bookmark saving
- Auto-scrolling for hands-free reading
- Import via Share, iTunes, Wi-Fi, WebDAV
- AI image enhancement
- Manga translation
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Supports importing and parsing files in EPUB, PDF, MOBI, ZIP (CBZ), 7Z, RAR (CBR), TAR, and more. Also supports nested compressed files, automatically categorizing multiple resources into folders. Features bookshelf customization, allowing you to create and manage folders freely. Automatically records reading progress and bookmarks so you can return to your favorite moments anytime. Supports auto-scrolling, freeing your hands for effortless reading. Key Features: • Local Manga Reading: Enjoy your manga anytime, anywhere without an internet connection. • Photo Storage & Browsing: Not just a bookshelf, but also a private photo album. • Multiple import methods: Supports importing files via Share, iTunes, Wi-Fi transfer, WebDAV, and more. • Wide File Format Support: Compatible with EPUB, MOBI, ZIP, RAR, 7Z, CBZ, CBR, PDF, JPEG, PNG, etc. • AI Image Enhancement with Multiple Models to Choose From • Bookshelf Management: Organize your collection with customizable folders. • Manga Translation: Read foreign-language manga with ease. • Supports Nested Compressed Files: Read directly without manual extraction. [Lifetime Membership] Lifetime Membership: $5.99 Lifetime Membership: $9.99 [About Subscriptions] Auto-renewing Monthly Plan: $0.99/month Prices may vary by region. The subscription fee will be charged to your iTunes account and will automatically renew 24 hours before the end of each billing period. To cancel auto-renewal, go to “Settings” → “iTunes & App Store” → tap your “Apple ID” → “View Apple ID” → “Subscriptions” → Cancel the subscription. Membership Terms: https://www.icereading.com/membership Privacy Policy: https://www.icereading.com/privacy If you have any questions or need support, feel free to contact us through: • Leaving a review on the App Store • In-app feedback • Email: luk22728@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Ice Comic at 4.9 against KedaReader's 4.5. KedaReader's advantage is ratings volume (200 vs 35). On price, review sentiment, 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. KedaReader sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Ice Comic sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Ice Comic holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KedaReader has 200 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of KedaReader's written reviews are positive against 89% of Ice Comic's.
KedaReader ships an update every 3 weeks, Ice Comic fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.
| Parameter | KedaReader | Ice Comic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (200 ratings) | 4.9 (35 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 85.4% of reviews | 89.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 200 — better | 35 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 247 MB | 145 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 晖铠 陈 | 玉莹 王 |
Customer experience
KedaReader
Ice Comic
Bugs and requests
KedaReader
Reported bugs
3 issues- Issues with page orientation and rotation
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Inconsistent behavior when switching Apple IDs
Requested features
6 requests- Add reading mode with eye-friendly display
- Support for EPUB format and text-based books
- Implement Apple TV and macOS support
- Add bookmark and favorite features
- Improve page orientation and rotation handling
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- Enhance OPDS and WebDAV functionality
Ice Comic
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
KedaReader
- Buy me an ice cream~$0.99
- Buy me a milk tea$1.99
- Buy me a coffee$2.99
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- Lifetime (Early supporter)$3.99
- Buy me a happy day~$3.99
- Buy me a happy week~$8.99
- Lifetime$9.99
- Buy me a happy month~$14.99
Ice Comic
- Monthly$0.991 Month
- Lifetime$4.99
- 永久会员$5.99
- 永久会员$9.99









