# XKCD Browser vs Ruddarr

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: XKCD Browser at none against Ruddarr's 1. XKCD Browser also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and iOS requirement (15.2 vs 26.0). Ruddarr's advantage is ratings volume (696 vs 8). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ruddarr sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per year. XKCD Browser asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for XKCD Browser against 4.9 for Ruddarr. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ruddarr has 696 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of XKCD Browser's written reviews are positive against 90% of Ruddarr's.

XKCD Browser ships an update every 2 weeks, Ruddarr monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | XKCD Browser | Ruddarr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xkcd-browser/id1618306887/reviews)** | [4.9 (696 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruddarr/id6476240130/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **696** |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | **89.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 1 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.2** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kevin Cao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618306889) | [Ruddarr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726271152) |

## What reviewers say

### XKCD Browser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xkcd-browser/id1618306887)

Easily browse, search, and save your favorite webcomics. View alt text, share with friends, and enjoy offline access to a vast archive. Features include dark mode and pinch-to-zoom.

**Highlights:** Offline browsing, Favorite comics, View alt text, Save and share comics, In-depth comic search, Dark mode, Random comic display

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ruddarr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruddarr/id6476240130)

Control your movie, documentary, and TV series collections remotely. Browse upcoming releases, manage your media library, and receive notifications. Customize the app's appearance and sync settings across devices.

**Highlights:** Manage movies and TV series, Browse upcoming releases calendar, Receive fine-grained notifications, View activity queue and history, Switch between multiple instances, Customize app appearance, Synchronize settings via iCloud

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ruddarr+ | $5.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nice app
- 👍 Good all
- 👍 Love it
- 👍 Looking good!
- 👍 Great for managing your media library on the go!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Import functionality
- 🐛 Doesn't work on iOS 18.4
- 🐛 If it didn't crash all the time it be awesome.
- 🐛 Good app, but constantly freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Fails with error when trying to add any service
- Crashes and freezes all the time

**Requested features**

- Support one time purchase
- List view not just posters
- Latest releases or trending lists that could be pulled from trakt or IMDb


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XKCD Browser free?

XKCD Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ruddarr free?

Ruddarr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, XKCD Browser or Ruddarr?

XKCD Browser is rated higher. XKCD Browser averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Ruddarr averages 4.9 from 696 ratings.

### Do XKCD Browser or Ruddarr have ads?

Neither XKCD Browser nor Ruddarr shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, XKCD Browser or Ruddarr?

XKCD Browser ships an update every 2 weeks, and Ruddarr monthly. Most recently, XKCD Browser was updated on September 15, 2026 and Ruddarr on September 29, 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.*