# KedaReader vs Ice Comic

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | KedaReader | Ice Comic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (200 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kedareader/id1545372338/reviews) | **[4.9 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ice-comic-local-image-reader/id6740091263/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **200** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | 85.4% of reviews | **89.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 247 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [晖铠 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545370672) | [玉莹 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788209799) |

## What reviewers say

### KedaReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kedareader/id1545372338)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me an ice cream~ | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a milk tea | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime (Early supporter) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a happy day~ | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a happy week~ | $8.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a happy month~ | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best manga reader
- 👍 Excellent features
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 💡 Innovative upscaling
- 👍 Seamless NAS integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Concerns about paywall and monetization

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with page orientation and rotation
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
- Inconsistent behavior when switching Apple IDs

**Requested features**

- 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


### Ice Comic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ice-comic-local-image-reader/id6740091263)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |
| 永久会员 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 永久会员 | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KedaReader free?

KedaReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ice Comic free?

Ice Comic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, KedaReader or Ice Comic?

Ice Comic is rated higher. KedaReader averages 4.5 out of 5 from 200 ratings, while Ice Comic averages 4.9 from 35 ratings.

### Do KedaReader or Ice Comic have ads?

Neither KedaReader nor Ice Comic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, KedaReader or Ice Comic?

KedaReader ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ice Comic fortnightly. Most recently, KedaReader was updated on September 22, 2026 and Ice Comic on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*