# ComicGlass vs Smart Comic Reader

The clearest difference is rating: Smart Comic Reader at 4.9 against ComicGlass's 4.3. Smart Comic Reader also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (91% vs 74%). ComicGlass's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.3). On update cadence, ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

ComicGlass costs $3.99 and Smart Comic Reader $2.99 up front. ComicGlass sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Smart Comic Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smart Comic Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smart Comic Reader has 539 ratings behind it against 61, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of ComicGlass's written reviews are positive against 91% of Smart Comic Reader's.

ComicGlass ships an update every 3 weeks, Smart Comic Reader every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ComicGlass | Smart Comic Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.3 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicglass/id363992049/reviews) | **[4.9 (539 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-comic-reader/id1511175212/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 61 | **539** |
| Positive reviews | 73.9% of reviews | **91.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | #125 | **#72** |
| Size | 39 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.3 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RR Soft](https://appshunter.io/developer/363992052) | [Onne van Dijk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511175211) |

## What reviewers say

### ComicGlass

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicglass/id363992049)

**Currently charting:** #125 Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

This app offers a comprehensive comic reading experience for scanned manga and personal files. Enjoy seamless access to your library from various storage locations and customize your reading with advanced features. It supports a wide range of file formats and syncs your progress across devices.

**Highlights:** Scanned manga and comic reader, Access files from PC/Mac, NAS, cloud, Wide format support (ZIP, PDF, WebP, AVIF), Effortless file transfer and syncing, Progress sync via iCloud, Network and cloud storage support, Customizable reading experience, Stream files without downloading

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MediaServer plus | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for reading comics and manga
- 🚀 Fast and efficient
- 💡 Customizable reading experience
- 🔒 Password protection for folders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when reading from SMB
- 🐛 Issues with opening password-protected folders
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with certain file formats
- 🐛 Rendering issues when switching between portrait and landscape modes

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when opening certain files
- Inability to change folder names
- Issues with FTP and network file sharing
- Problems with rendering double-page spreads

**Requested features**

- Add support for JPEG XL format
- Implement vertical scrolling for manga/comics
- Improve backup and sync functionality
- Add iCloud integration for file management


### Smart Comic Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-comic-reader/id1511175212)

**Currently charting:** #72 Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

This app offers a unique comic reading experience by automatically detecting and zooming into individual panels. It allows for seamless navigation between panels with simple taps, optimizing the view for smaller screens. Import comics from various sources and organize them within your iCloud or local storage.

**Highlights:** Automatic panel detection and zoom, Seamless panel-to-panel navigation, Optimized viewing for small screens, Comic import from any source, iCloud sync and local storage options, Supports CBZ, CBR, and PDF formats

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Panel-by-panel reading mode
- 👍 Seamless iCloud integration
- 🔒 No ads or data collection
- 👍 Clean, minimal UI
- 🚀 Fast and responsive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with panel detection
- 🔀 Difficulty exiting panel view
- 🔀 Inability to adjust cover size in grid view

**Reported bugs**

- Deleted user's entire comic collection
- iCloud sync not working for some users
- Freezing/crashing issues on iPad

**Requested features**

- Page marking/bookmarking function
- Built-in dictionary/translation tool
- Vertical scrolling mode for webtoons
- Ability to manually arrange reading order
- Live Text integration for dictionary lookup


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ComicGlass free?

ComicGlass costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Smart Comic Reader free?

Smart Comic Reader costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ComicGlass or Smart Comic Reader?

Smart Comic Reader is rated higher. ComicGlass averages 4.3 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Smart Comic Reader averages 4.9 from 539 ratings.

### Do ComicGlass or Smart Comic Reader have ads?

Neither ComicGlass nor Smart Comic Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ComicGlass or Smart Comic Reader?

ComicGlass ships an update every 3 weeks, and Smart Comic Reader every 5 weeks. Most recently, ComicGlass was updated on September 24, 2026 and Smart Comic Reader on September 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, ComicGlass or Smart Comic Reader?

ComicGlass currently peaks at #125 in the App Store charts, and Smart Comic Reader at #72. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*