Comparison

XKCD Browser vs Moonfin

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

Head to head
About

XKCD Browser

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
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The XKCD Browser App is an app for browsing XKCD comics! You can browse comics while offline, save your favorite comics, and share comics with your friends! You can search for comics by keyword - the app allows you to search not only just the title, but also the comic contents as well! And unlike the web browser mobile site, you can easily view the alt text for all the comics. All comics are sourced from https://xkcd.com and are drawn by Randall Munroe. If you want to report a bug or request a new feature, you can do so through here: https://github.com/defCoding/xkcd-browser-ios/issues/new/choose List of features: - Offline browsing - Favoriting comics - View comic alt text - Saving/sharing comics - Comic in-depth search - Dark mode - Show a random comic - Pinch to zoom

About

Moonfin

Access your personal media libraries from Jellyfin, Emby, and Plex on iOS, macOS, and tvOS. Stream, download, and manage content with a modern interface, including live TV and retro gaming.

Highlights
  • Stream and manage personal media
  • Offline playback downloads
  • Live TV and DVR browsing
  • Retro game emulation
  • Multi-server support
  • Customizable interface
  • Cross-device settings sync
Features
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Moonfin brings your Jellyfin, Emby, and Plex experience to iOS, macOS, and tvOS in one polished app. Whether you're on the couch or on the go, Moonfin makes it easy to browse, stream, and manage your personal media library with a fast, modern interface built for every screen size. To use Moonfin, you'll need your own Jellyfin, Emby, or Plex server. With Moonfin, you can: • Watch movies, shows, and music from your personal library • Use one app across tvOS and mobile • Download media for offline playback • Browse and play Live TV and DVR content (server setup required) • Watch trailers directly in the app • Play retro games from your server's game library with built-in emulators, gamepad support, and save states that sync between devices (Moonfin plugin required, no games included) • Request new content with Seerr integration • Connect multiple servers and browse them in one place • Customize your home screen, navigation, and playback behavior • Sync compatible settings across devices with the Moonfin plugin • Use advanced playback controls for subtitles, audio tracks, and more Moonfin is a third-party client built with love for the Jellyfin, Emby, and Plex communities.

Screenshots

XKCD Browser4 screens
Moonfin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: XKCD Browser at 4.9 against Moonfin's 4.5. XKCD Browser also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 81%) and iOS requirement (15.2 vs 18.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

XKCD Browser holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 90 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of XKCD Browser's written reviews are positive against 81% of Moonfin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XKCD Browser ships an update every 2 weeks, Moonfin weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
XKCD Browser versus Moonfin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXKCD BrowserMoonfin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (40 ratings) — better4.5 (90 ratings)
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews — better80.9% of reviews
Number of ratings4090 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS15.2 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB156 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperKevin CaoAXL NUNEZ

Customer experience

XKCD Browser

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

Moonfin

All ratings85 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral4.7%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive80.9%
Neutral8.8%
Negative10.3%

In-app purchases

None

XKCD Browser

No in-app purchases

None

Moonfin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is XKCD Browser free?
XKCD Browser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Moonfin free?
Moonfin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, XKCD Browser or Moonfin?
XKCD Browser is rated higher. XKCD Browser averages 4.9 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Moonfin averages 4.5 from 90 ratings.
Do XKCD Browser or Moonfin have ads?
Neither XKCD Browser nor Moonfin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, XKCD Browser or Moonfin?
XKCD Browser ships an update every 2 weeks, and Moonfin weekly. Most recently, XKCD Browser was updated on November 3, 2026 and Moonfin on November 9, 2026.

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