# iComic vs Collect Comics

The clearest difference is price: Collect Comics at Free against iComic's $0.99. Collect Comics also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.1) and review sentiment (100% vs 66%). iComic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (7 vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Collect Comics is free to download; iComic costs $0.99 up front. Collect Comics sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. iComic asks for nothing beyond the download.

Collect Comics holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of iComic's written reviews are positive against 100% of Collect Comics's.

## The numbers

| Metric | iComic | Collect Comics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icomic-comic-reader/id297328082/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collect-comics/id6447109761/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 66.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 3 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.3** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Y.Yamamoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/297328085) | [Uncanny Apps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1493657768) |

## 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


### Collect Comics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/collect-comics/id6447109761)

Easily catalog and manage your comic book collection in one place. Organize issues, track favorite series, and tag comics by author or purchase location. A user-friendly interface for all comic enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Catalog comic book collections, Track individual issues, Organize by series, Tag by author/artist, Record purchase location, User-friendly interface

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Collection+ Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Collection+ Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iComic free?

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

### Is Collect Comics free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iComic or Collect Comics?

Collect Comics is rated higher. iComic averages 3.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Collect Comics averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do iComic or Collect Comics have ads?

Neither iComic nor Collect Comics 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.*