# IDW Digital Comics Experience vs Tabi Comic Collection

The clearest difference is rating: Tabi Comic Collection at 4.6 against IDW Digital Comics Experience's 4.0. Tabi Comic Collection also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 19%) and ratings volume (116 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IDW Digital Comics Experience sells 33 one-off in-app purchases and Tabi Comic Collection sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Tabi Comic Collection holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tabi Comic Collection has 116 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of IDW Digital Comics Experience's written reviews are positive against 47% of Tabi Comic Collection's.

IDW Digital Comics Experience ships an update every 6 weeks, Tabi Comic Collection fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | IDW Digital Comics Experience | Tabi Comic Collection |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idw-digital-comics-experience/id335630043/reviews) | **[4.6 (116 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabi-comic-collection/id6476126980/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **116** |
| Positive reviews | 19.0% of reviews | **46.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [IDW Publishing](https://appshunter.io/developer/316666734) | [DocuMind Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707984435) |

## What reviewers say

### IDW Digital Comics Experience

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idw-digital-comics-experience/id335630043)

Access a vast library of comic books and graphic novels from a renowned publisher. Discover new releases weekly, enjoy curated bundles, and explore free recommendations. Read your collection with a modern, state-of-the-art reader.

**Highlights:** Weekly new releases, Curated comic and book bundles, Free comics and books recommendations, State-of-the-art app reader, Access to popular titles like Star Trek and TMNT

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

**In-app purchases (33)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dungeons & Dragons #0 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Infestation #1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Danger Girl #1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Locke and Key: Crown of Shadows #1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dragon Age #1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dragon Age #2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dungeons & Dragons #1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Star Trek #1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Star Trek TNG/Doctor Who: Assimilation #1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sonic the Hedgehog #68 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sonic: Blade of Courage: Chapter 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sonic: Blade of Courage: Chapter 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sonic the Hedgehog #78 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sonic the Hedgehog #77 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sonic the Hedgehog #76 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sonic the Hedge.... 1: Fallout | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sonic the Hedgehog #74 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sonic the Hedgehog #73 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sonic the Hedgehog #72 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sonic the Hedgehog #71 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sonic the Hedgehog #70 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sonic the Hedgehog #89 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sonic the Hedgehog x Godzilla #2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sonic the Hedgehog #88 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sonic the Hedgehog #87 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sonic the Hedgehog: Sonic Racing | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sonic the Hedgehog #79 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sonic the Hedgehog: Chaotix's 30th | $5.99 | one-time |
| Sonic the Hedgehog #75 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Sonic: 35th Anniversary Special | $7.99 | one-time |
| Sonic the Hedgehog Annual 2024 | $7.99 | one-time |
| SonicTheHedgehog: TheIDW  Vol1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Locke and Key: Welcome to Lovecraft | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and easy to use
- 👍 Great selection of comics
- 💡 Potential for future improvements

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Poor organization and navigation
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 📖 Blurry/low-quality reading experience
- 💰 Expensive pricing compared to other options

**Reported bugs**

- Comics disappearing from library
- Inability to restore purchases
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Login and account issues

**Requested features**

- Offline reading/download functionality
- Better sorting and filtering options
- Panel-by-panel reading mode
- Sync purchases across devices
- Discounts/bundle options


### Tabi Comic Collection

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabi-comic-collection/id6476126980)

This app helps comic book enthusiasts manage, grade, and explore their collections. It features image recognition for identification, tools for assessing condition, and a database for comic information. Users can also create pull lists and receive release notifications.

**Highlights:** Comic book scanner with image recognition, Collection organization and management, Professional comic grading tools, Comprehensive comic database, Pull list creator for new releases, Release notifications

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tabi Plus | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $24.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is IDW Digital Comics Experience free?

IDW Digital Comics Experience is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tabi Comic Collection free?

Tabi Comic Collection is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, IDW Digital Comics Experience or Tabi Comic Collection?

Tabi Comic Collection is rated higher. IDW Digital Comics Experience averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Tabi Comic Collection averages 4.6 from 116 ratings.

### Do IDW Digital Comics Experience or Tabi Comic Collection have ads?

Neither IDW Digital Comics Experience nor Tabi Comic Collection shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, IDW Digital Comics Experience or Tabi Comic Collection?

IDW Digital Comics Experience ships an update every 6 weeks, and Tabi Comic Collection fortnightly. Most recently, IDW Digital Comics Experience was updated on September 19, 2026 and Tabi Comic Collection on September 10, 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.*