TinyReaderHubPro vs xiComic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TinyReaderHubPro
Read comics and manga from local files or cloud storage without extraction. Offers AI upscaling and free translation features. Supports various archive formats and cloud services.
- Open ZIP, RAR, 7Z, CBZ, CBR, PDF, EPUB
- Cloud and NAS integration
- AI upscaling for pages
- Free manga translation
- Right-to-left manga support
- In-app browser with downloads
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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. This release does not show splash or in-reader ads. Membership remains for translation quota, Cloud Shelf, and multi-device sync — 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 • Progress is stored on device; members can continue across devices and platforms 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 clearer pages Other • In-app browser with downloads to your library • Chinese, English, and Japanese UI Tiny Reader Hub does not provide comic content — it is a reading tool only.
xiComic
This app provides a fast and private reading experience for your existing comic and manga files. It supports various import methods and reading modes, including left-to-right, right-to-left, and vertical scrolling. Organize your library effortlessly with collections and automatic grouping.
- Import CBZ, CBR, ZIP, RAR files
- Supports JPG, PNG, WEBP, HEIC, GIF
- Comic, Manga, and Vertical Scroll modes
- Organize library with collections
- Automatic series grouping
- Privacy-focused, no account needed
- Offline reading
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Own the comics — own the experience. xiComic is a blazing-fast, privacy-first reader for the comic and manga files you already have. No storefront, no ads, no account needed — just smooth reading on iPhone, iPad, Mac and even Apple Vision! Also next iPhone ;) — Effortless importing • Open CBZ, CBR, ZIP or RAR from Files, AirDrop, Share Sheet or drag-and-drop • Batch-import entire folders in one tap — RAR5 included! • Also reads loose image folders: JPG, PNG, WEBP, HEIC, GIF — Reading perfected • Comic Mode — left-to-right for Western comics and graphic novels • Manga Mode — right-to-left for authentic manga reading • Vertical Scroll — top-to-bottom for webtoons and long-strip comics • Pinch-to-zoom on any page. Wanna stay focused? Tap to hide all controls! — Organize your way • Create collections and sort your library however you like • Want automatic series grouping? Just tap Magic Organizer! • Grid view with beautiful edge-to-edge covers and blazing-fast search — Privacy & legality first • Your files never leave your device unless you choose to — safely! • Anonymous analytics help improve the app — nothing is ever linked to you • No ads, no account, no interruptions — ever — Accessible & multilingual • Designed with accessibility in mind, with VoiceOver labels for navigation and reading • Fully translated in English, German, Spanish, French, and Italian — more coming soon! — Perfect for • Reading comics, manga, and graphic novels offline on iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Vision Pro • Organizing large digital comic collections • Reading webtoons with vertical scrolling • Enjoying your library without ads, subscriptions, or any interruptions — Frequently asked questions Is xiComic really free? Yes — no in-app purchases, no subscriptions, and no advertisements. All features are currently included at no cost. Does it work without internet? Completely. Your comic library lives on your device. No internet connection needed. What formats can I open? CBZ, CBR, ZIP, RAR (including RAR5), plus folders of JPG, PNG, WEBP, HEIC, and GIF images. Can I read manga right-to-left? Yes! Switch between Comic Mode, Manga Mode, and Vertical Scroll anytime. Is my data safe? xiComic collects zero personal data. No ads, no account required. Your files never leave your device. You own the comics, xiComic helps you enjoy them ;)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: xiComic at Free against TinyReaderHubPro's $9.99. TinyReaderHubPro's advantage is review sentiment (33% vs 0%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On 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
xiComic is free to download; TinyReaderHubPro costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
TinyReaderHubPro ships an update every 3 weeks, xiComic every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TinyReaderHubPro | xiComic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | — | 3.5 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 119 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 泽勇 周 | Alireza Rezagholian |
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TinyReaderHubPro
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In-app purchases
TinyReaderHubPro
No in-app purchases
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No in-app purchases









