Paperback vs Unblock AMC
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Paperback
This app provides an ad-free reading experience for comics and manga from a Komga server. It offers extensive customization through a scripting API, allowing users to extend its functionality with TypeScript or JavaScript.
- Ad-free reading
- Komga server support
- TypeScript/JavaScript scripting API
- Extensible functionality
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An Ad-Free Komga client for iOS. Supports an extensive scripting API using TypeScript/JavaScript to extend the app functionality.
Unblock AMC
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Use this simple tool to fix the constant annoyance on the AMC website that causes showtimes to show Available Soon when they are already on sale.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Paperback at 13.0 against Unblock AMC's 18.6. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Paperback | Unblock AMC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (645 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 645 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Faizan Durrani | Richard Williams |
Bugs and requests
Paperback
Reported bugs
3 issues- JSON token errors when interacting with server
- Inability to add/remove manga from library
- Disappearing navigation UI elements
Requested features
4 requests- Bookmark/resume reading feature
- Panel-by-panel/smart panel reading mode
- Sync reading progress across devices
- Better documentation and support resources
Unblock AMC
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Paperback
No in-app purchases
Unblock AMC
No in-app purchases
