# iComic vs Xscreen

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iComic at 66% against Xscreen's 0%. iComic also leads on rating (3.1 vs 1.0). Xscreen's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.6). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Xscreen is free to download; iComic costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

iComic holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of iComic's written reviews are positive against 0% of Xscreen's.

## The numbers

| Metric | iComic | Xscreen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[3.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icomic-comic-reader/id297328082/reviews)** | [1.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xscreen-live-lockscreen/id1259091364/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **66.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 3 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Y.Yamamoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/297328085) | [Dickson Kwok](https://appshunter.io/developer/427459762) |

## What reviewers say

### iComic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icomic-comic-reader/id297328082)

Read high-resolution comic pages from zip or cbz archives on your device. Enjoy seamless navigation and zooming with multi-touch gestures. Download comics from the internet or personal servers for offline reading.

**Highlights:** High-resolution comic page display, Supports JPG, TIF, PNG in ZIP/CBZ, Multi-touch page navigation, Pinch-to-zoom functionality, Built-in download manager, Offline comic access

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Lightweight app with small file size
- 🎯 Excellent image quality and resolution preservation
- 📚 Supports multiple comic formats (CBZ, CBR, ZIP, RAR)
- 🔄 FTP transfer functionality for wireless file management
- 💾 Dropbox integration for easy file access

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently with large files
- ❌ Cannot handle high-resolution images (6000x4000+ pixels)
- 🔧 Steep learning curve for file transfer setup
- ⚠️ Poor documentation and unclear instructions
- 🔄 Slow page flipping with very large images

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when opening large comic files
- Rotation mode becomes stuck after using 'fix right' option
- Status bar doesn't disappear despite settings
- Bookmark settings not saved in iOS 4.x
- FTP upload fails with permission errors

**Requested features**

- CBR/RAR format support (added in later versions)
- iTunes file transfer integration
- Lock rotation option for reading
- Auto-rotate to landscape for 2-page spreads
- Improved file management and deletion from app


### Xscreen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xscreen-live-lockscreen/id1259091364)

Discover and apply animated live wallpapers for your iPhone. Browse through an index, preview animations, and swipe between options. Save your favorites to use on compatible devices.

**Highlights:** Index preview for easy browsing, Animated effect preview, Swipe to next wallpaper, Save and use wallpapers, Export function

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iComic free?

iComic costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Xscreen free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iComic or Xscreen?

iComic is rated higher. iComic averages 3.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Xscreen averages 1.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do iComic or Xscreen have ads?

Neither iComic nor Xscreen shows ads.

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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.*