# ComicGlass vs iBunkoS

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iBunkoS at none against ComicGlass's 1. iBunkoS also leads on price ($2.99 vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). ComicGlass's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (74% vs 58%). On rating, ads, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for ComicGlass against 4.4 for iBunkoS. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ComicGlass has 61 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 74% of ComicGlass's written reviews are positive against 58% of iBunkoS's.

ComicGlass ships an update every 3 weeks, iBunkoS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ComicGlass | iBunkoS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.3 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicglass/id363992049/reviews) | **[4.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibunkos/id418102178/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **61** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **73.9% of reviews** | 58.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#121** | #170 |
| Size | 39 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RR Soft](https://appshunter.io/developer/363992052) | [DWANGO Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/297539595) |

## What reviewers say

### ComicGlass

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

**Currently charting:** #121 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


### iBunkoS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibunkos/id418102178)

**Currently charting:** #170 Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

This app offers a realistic paper book reading experience on your iPhone, supporting various file formats like TXT, PDF, and comics. It includes features like a digital bookshelf, bookmarking with notes, and dictionary lookups.

**Highlights:** Realistic paper book interface, Supports TXT, PDF, CBZ, CBR files, 230+ built-in books and Aozora Bunko access, Customizable bookshelf and bookmarks, File transfer via USB, cloud, and servers, Dictionary lookup integration, Passcode lock for privacy

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ComicGlass free?

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

### Is iBunkoS free?

iBunkoS costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ComicGlass or iBunkoS?

iBunkoS is rated higher. ComicGlass averages 4.3 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while iBunkoS averages 4.4 from 9 ratings.

### Do ComicGlass or iBunkoS have ads?

Neither ComicGlass nor iBunkoS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ComicGlass or iBunkoS?

ComicGlass ships an update every 3 weeks, and iBunkoS every 2 months. Most recently, ComicGlass was updated on September 24, 2026 and iBunkoS on September 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, ComicGlass or iBunkoS?

ComicGlass currently peaks at #121 in the App Store charts, and iBunkoS at #170. 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.*