# iComic vs Ease Backup

The clearest difference is price: Ease Backup at Free against iComic's $0.99. Ease Backup also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.1). iComic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Ease Backup holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iComic has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

iComic ships an update monthly, Ease Backup every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iComic | Ease Backup |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icomic-comic-reader/id297328082/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ease-backup/id6458735860/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 3 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Y.Yamamoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/297328085) | [顺华 刘](https://appshunter.io/developer/363764530) |

## 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


### Ease Backup

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ease-backup/id6458735860)

Easily back up photos and videos from your phone to a Windows computer wirelessly. Features automatic selection of new files and regular reminders to ensure your memories are always protected. Offers a user-friendly interface for simple operation.

**Highlights:** Wireless LAN transmission, Automatic new file selection, Regular backup reminders, One-click computer wake-up, User-friendly interface, Phone to Windows computer backup

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Year VIP | $0.99 | per year |
| Lifetime VIP | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iComic free?

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

### Is Ease Backup free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iComic or Ease Backup?

Ease Backup is rated higher. iComic averages 3.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Ease Backup averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do iComic or Ease Backup have ads?

Neither iComic nor Ease Backup shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iComic or Ease Backup?

iComic ships an update monthly, and Ease Backup every 2 months. Most recently, iComic was updated on October 10, 2026 and Ease Backup on October 6, 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.*