Comparison

ComicReader vs Kingdom Comics App

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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)
Features
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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.

About

Kingdom Comics App

Explore a vast library of over 130 comic books from Kingdom Comics, chronicling their journey since 2003. New titles are added monthly, offering a continuously expanding collection of stories and characters. Enjoy this digital comic experience on your Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Extensive comic book library
  • Over 130 published titles
  • New book added monthly
  • Chronicles company history
  • Available on iPhone and iPad
Features
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This app features over 130 published comic books from Kingdom Comics. From our humble beginnings in 2003 to the current explosion of talent and characters that we see today, it's all here! PLUS, we will be adding a new book every month!

Screenshots

ComicReader4 screens
Kingdom Comics App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Kingdom Comics App at 5.0 against ComicReader's 3.5. ComicReader's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ComicReader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Kingdom Comics App sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kingdom Comics App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ComicReader has 51 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ComicReader versus Kingdom Comics App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterComicReaderKingdom Comics App
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (51 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings51 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB36 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperPablo ClementeKingdom Comics Prod

Customer experience

ComicReader

All ratings51 ratings
Positive56.9%
Neutral11.8%
Negative31.4%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative75.0%

Kingdom Comics App

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ComicReader

One-time1
  • ComicReader Plus$8.99
1 purchases

Kingdom Comics App

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month

Questions

Is ComicReader free?
ComicReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kingdom Comics App free?
Kingdom Comics App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ComicReader or Kingdom Comics App?
Kingdom Comics App is rated higher. ComicReader averages 3.5 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while Kingdom Comics App averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do ComicReader or Kingdom Comics App have ads?
Kingdom Comics App shows ads; ComicReader does not.

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