# iComic vs ComicFlow

The clearest difference is rating: ComicFlow at 4.5 against iComic's 3.1. ComicFlow also leads on chart position (#69 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). iComic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and price ($0.99 vs $2.99). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

iComic costs $0.99 and ComicFlow $2.99 up front. ComicFlow sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iComic asks for nothing beyond the download.

ComicFlow holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 11 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 66% and 67% positive.

iComic ships an update monthly, ComicFlow every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iComic | ComicFlow |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [3.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icomic-comic-reader/id297328082/reviews) | **[4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicflow-cbr-and-cbz-to-pdf/id6757245069/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **11** |
| Positive reviews | 66.2% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#69** |
| Size | 3 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Y.Yamamoto](https://appshunter.io/developer/297328085) | [Navid Gooranourimi](https://appshunter.io/developer/884947829) |

## 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


### ComicFlow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicflow-cbr-and-cbz-to-pdf/id6757245069)

**Currently charting:** #69 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

This app converts comic book archives to PDF, allowing for offline reading and organization of your collection. It also supports direct reading of CBR, CBZ, and PDF files, with optional Pro features for enhanced privacy and export options.

**Highlights:** Convert CBR/CBZ to PDF, Read comics directly, Organize comic collection, Flexible reading modes, Cloud sync for progress, Optional Pro features

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ComicFlow Pro | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iComic free?

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

### Is ComicFlow free?

ComicFlow costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

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

ComicFlow is rated higher. iComic averages 3.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while ComicFlow averages 4.5 from 11 ratings.

### Do iComic or ComicFlow have ads?

Neither iComic nor ComicFlow shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iComic or ComicFlow?

iComic ships an update monthly, and ComicFlow every 2 weeks. Most recently, iComic was updated on October 26, 2026 and ComicFlow on October 25, 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.*