TinyReaderHub vs Ice Comic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TinyReaderHub
This app offers a streamlined local comic reading experience with support for various file formats and archives. It features smart file management, personalized settings, and efficient reading with a minimalist design. Enjoy offline reading and easy file transfer.
- Multiple file format support (PDF, ZIP, RAR, 7Z)
- Direct reading from archives
- Automatic file recognition and categorization
- Optimized page turning and zooming
- Personalized reading settings
- Multiple file transfer methods
- Offline reading capability
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Tiny Reader Hub is a local and cloud comic reader. Open archives without extracting first. Cloud shelves do not require a membership: add a cloud library and browse or read right away. This release does not show splash or in-reader ads. Membership remains for translation quota, TinyShelf Cloud Shelf, multi-device sync, AI upscaling, and other advanced features — not as a gate for cloud shelves. Reading • Open ZIP, RAR, 7Z, CBZ, CBR, PDF, and EPUB, including encrypted archives • Right-to-left manga, vertical webtoon, dual page, and zoom • Animated GIF / WebP support • Progress is stored on device; members can continue across devices and platforms • Page bookmarks, folder covers, smart filename parsing, and flexible sorting Cloud and NAS (no membership required) • Guangya Pan: authorize, browse, and read archives without extracting • Baidu Netdisk • Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive • WebDAV (including Jianguoyun-style setups) • SMB for LAN / NAS • TinyShelf Cloud Shelf (members) • iCloud and Files import AI and translation • Free manga translation • AI upscaling for scanned and low-resolution pages Other • In-app browser with downloads to your library • Chinese, English, and Japanese UI • Built-in user guide to get started quickly Tiny Reader Hub does not provide comic content — it is a reading tool only. Tiny Reader Hub grows thanks to your feedback and support. Please email issues and suggestions to zzycami@163.com — we welcome your thoughts.
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 review sentiment: Ice Comic at 91% against TinyReaderHub's 36%. Ice Comic also leads on rating (4.9 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). TinyReaderHub's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). 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
Both are free to download. Ice Comic sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. TinyReaderHub asks for nothing beyond the download.
Ice Comic holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ice Comic has 40 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of TinyReaderHub's written reviews are positive against 91% of Ice Comic's.
TinyReaderHub ships an update every 2 months, Ice Comic fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TinyReaderHub | Ice Comic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.9 (40 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | 90.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 40 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 126 MB | 145 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 泽勇 周 | 玉莹 王 |
Customer experience
TinyReaderHub
Ice Comic
In-app purchases
TinyReaderHub
No in-app purchases
Ice Comic
- Monthly$0.991 Month
- Lifetime$4.99
- 永久会员$7.99
- 永久会员$9.99
Questions
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