Usage Device Monitor & Status vs ComicReader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Usage Device Monitor & Status
Monitor your device's system activity and performance with detailed tracking of storage, memory, network, and battery usage. Customize graphs and widgets for instant insights, with cloud sync available. Upgrade to Pro for advanced features and comprehensive data.
- Disk usage tracking
- RAM status monitoring
- Network activity monitoring
- Battery charge insights
- Customizable graphs and widgets
- iCloud data sync
- Privacy-focused data handling
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Usage is an ultimate device monitor that let’s you track the system’s activity and performance. It comes with cool customizations and advanced functionality. It is simple, intuitive, and data-packed! FEATURES OVERVIEW - Disk Track disk usage closely with a comprehensive and clear history graph. - Memory Keep up with RAM’s status through relevant and informative tabs. - Network Monitor the network activity and data usage. - Battery Get insights on the battery’s charge level now and over time. WIDGETS Beautiful widgets provide instant insights into past and present usage. CONFIGURATIONS Customize the graphs and configure Usage to function as you require. Select color, graph type, and refresh rate, among other preferences. CLOUD SYNC Sync the data via iCloud across all your devices. LIGHTWEIGHT and EFFICIENT Usage is a lightweight app with robust diagnostic tools to monitor every inch of your device and give you clear insight into your device’s maximum potential. PRIVATE Usage never tracks or shares any activity and usage data from your device. The data is only yours. BECOME PRO Dig deeper into your system’s capabilities with Usage’s Pro features! Upgrading to Pro gives you access to all features and widgets with more comprehensive and in-depth data. Upgrade now and enjoy the Pro experience right from the get-go! SUBSCRIPTION PRICING & TERMS Usage Pro features are available as a $7.99, $9.99, $12.99, or $13.99 auto-renewable yearly subscription and as a $14.99, $19.99, or $29.99 one-time purchase or equal to the same price tier as Apple Store Matrix determines as the equivalent the price in USD. The exact price is only available in the app and is determined by the currently active offer or promo campaign. Your iTunes account will be charged at confirmation of purchase. The subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the billing period. You can go to your iTunes Account Settings to manage your subscription & turn off auto-renew. To restore all your previous purchases use the "Restore Purchases" button located at the Become Pro view. Terms of Use - https://usage.pro/terms Privacy Policy - https://usage.pro/privacy-policy
ComicReader
This application is designed for iPad users with extensive comic collections. It offers a polished interface to manage and read thousands of comics without performance issues. Import comics via iTunes, Wi-Fi web server, or the Files app.
- Polished interface
- Handles large comic collections (1500+ comics)
- Background comic import
- No pre-processing required
- Supports CBR, CBZ, and PDF
- Multiple import methods (iTunes, Wi-Fi, Files app)
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Bring your own comics to iPhone and iPad. ComicReader reads PDF, CBZ/ZIP and classic CBR/RAR files. Build a library, enjoy imported comics offline and keep your place as you read. Reading, ordinary imports, browsing, current-page text recognition and optional iCloud sync are free. READ FOR FREE • Import supported files with the system file picker, Finder/iTunes File Sharing, the local-network uploader or WebDAV. • Organize comics into collections and sort them by name, date or reading status. • Zoom into artwork and keep each library comic's read status and current page. • Recognize text on the current page on your device, or use embedded PDF text when available. Select, copy and share the result. Recognition quality varies with language, scan quality and lettering. MADE FOR IPHONE DUO Open the screen for more artwork, then continue on the outer display. Your page and relative zoom stay with you as the display changes. Pages, covers and controls adapt around the active fold. Duo support is free. OPTIONAL ICLOUD SYNC Choose whether to sync library comic files, read status and current page across iPhone, iPad and Mac. Sync stays off until you turn it on and uses your personal iCloud Drive storage. Sufficient storage and an internet connection are required. OPEN AND BROWSE ON YOUR TERMS Visit websites in ComicReader, save shortcuts, keep a normal website session between visits or use a separate private session. Browsing and website-data controls are free. Websites must provide supported downloadable files; sign-in, availability and downloads depend on each site. ComicReader includes no comic catalog, bundled comics or DRM removal. On Mac, open a PDF, CBZ/ZIP or classic CBR/RAR file directly from Finder without importing it. Choose Add to Library when you want a library copy with saved progress and optional iCloud sync. COMICREADER PLUS — ONE OPTIONAL PURCHASE Plus adds tools for readers with larger libraries: • Website Imports download supported files into a chosen collection with validation, duplicate detection and a visible queue. Keep ComicReader open until imports finish. • Comic Search & Quotes builds a persistent text index for the current library comic, searches indexed pages and saves editable quotes linked to their source page. • Reading Lists & Smart Queues arrange a reading order without moving files and gather Continue Reading, Unread and Read Again. • Named Page Bookmarks return to memorable pages. • Image Filters provide Clear Ink, Grayscale and Warm Paper display options without changing the original file. ComicReader Plus is one non-consumable purchase, not a subscription. The App Store shows your local price before purchase. Restore Purchases is available on iPhone, iPad and Mac with the same Apple Account. Existing Plus owners keep access to the current Plus tools. Search covers the current library comic, not the whole library. Search indexes, quotes, lists and bookmarks stay on each device and are not included in iCloud sync. Saved quotes remain readable and shareable if Plus is no longer active. ComicReader is based on ComicFlow and is open source under GPL v3. Bring your own comics; screenshot sample comics are not included.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Usage Device Monitor & Status at 65% against ComicReader's 13%. Usage Device Monitor & Status also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (253 vs 51). ComicReader's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Usage Device Monitor & Status sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and ComicReader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Usage Device Monitor & Status holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 253 and 51 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Usage Device Monitor & Status's written reviews are positive against 13% of ComicReader's.
Usage Device Monitor & Status ships an update fortnightly, ComicReader every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.
| Parameter | Usage Device Monitor & Status | ComicReader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (253 ratings) — better | 3.5 (51 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 64.5% of reviews — better | 12.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 253 — better | 51 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Oleh Stasula | Pablo Clemente |
Customer experience
Usage Device Monitor & Status
ComicReader
In-app purchases
Usage Device Monitor & Status
- Monthly [iOS]$0.991 Month
- Monthly [macOS]$0.991 Month
- Monthly [macOS]$1.991 Month
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- Monthly [All]$1.991 Month
- Monthly$2.991 Month
- All Platforms$7.991 Year
- Yearly [macOS]$9.991 Year
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- All Platforms$9.991 Year
- All Platforms$12.991 Year
- Pro Yearly3 Days trial$13.991 Year
- One Platform$7.99
- One Platform$9.99
- Lifetime [iOS, iPadOS]$14.99
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- Pro Lifetime$14.99
- One Platform$14.99
- Pro Lifetime$19.99
- All Platforms$19.99
- One Platform$24.99
- Lifetime [macOS]$29.99
- All Platforms$34.99
- Lifetime [All]$44.99
ComicReader
- ComicReader Plus$8.99





