# PureLibro vs Ice Comic

The clearest difference is rating: Ice Comic at 4.9 against PureLibro's 4.6. Ice Comic also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 77%). PureLibro's advantage is ratings volume (362 vs 35). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PureLibro sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month 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 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PureLibro has 362 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of PureLibro's written reviews are positive against 89% of Ice Comic's.

PureLibro ships an update every 10 days, Ice Comic fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PureLibro | Ice Comic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (362 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purelibro-ebook-reader/id1546612448/reviews) | **[4.9 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ice-comic-local-image-reader/id6740091263/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **362** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | 76.6% of reviews | **89.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.4** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [添欢 谢](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497426499) | [玉莹 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788209799) |

## What reviewers say

### PureLibro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purelibro-ebook-reader/id1546612448)

This app offers a comprehensive reading experience for various digital book and comic formats. It features AI-powered image enhancement, cloud synchronization, extensive customization options, and robust privacy controls. Enjoy hands-free reading and track your progress with detailed statistics.

**Highlights:** Supports TXT, EPUB, MOBI, PDF, CBZ, CBR and more, AI-powered image enhancement for comics, iCloud sync across devices, Hands-free auto reading mode, Extensive customization of fonts, layout, and appearance, Advanced privacy features with password and Face ID, Detailed reading statistics and library management

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 monthly subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| 3 monthly subscription | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| yearly subscription | $5.99 | per year |
| Pro Special Offer | $12.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pro Version | $12.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pro Version | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent rendering and image quality
- 👍 Clean and intuitive user interface
- 🔒 Supports a variety of file formats
- 💡 Customizable reading experience
- 🚀 Fast and responsive app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Some issues with text formatting and italics
- 💡 Lack of multi-device sync and progress tracking
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or performance issues
- 💡 Limited font and theme customization options
- 🐛 Localization problems with menus and settings

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent behavior when switching between reading modes
- Issues with loading and rendering large books or comics
- Problems with the reliability of the built-in web browser
- Bugs related to the iCloud sync and backup functionality

**Requested features**

- Add support for more text-to-speech options
- Implement bulk import and management of books
- Introduce multi-device sync and reading progress tracking
- Expand font and theme customization capabilities
- Improve localization and translation of the app


### 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 PureLibro free?

PureLibro 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, PureLibro or Ice Comic?

Ice Comic is rated higher. PureLibro averages 4.6 out of 5 from 362 ratings, while Ice Comic averages 4.9 from 35 ratings.

### Do PureLibro or Ice Comic have ads?

Neither PureLibro nor Ice Comic shows ads.

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

PureLibro ships an update every 10 days, and Ice Comic fortnightly. Most recently, PureLibro was updated on October 13, 2026 and Ice Comic on October 11, 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.*