# ComicGlass vs CBZ, CBR Comic Reader

The clearest difference is price: CBZ, CBR Comic Reader at Free against ComicGlass's $3.99. ComicGlass's advantage is review sentiment (74% vs 50%) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

CBZ, CBR Comic Reader is free to download; ComicGlass costs $3.99 up front. ComicGlass sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CBZ, CBR Comic Reader sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ComicGlass holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ComicGlass has 63 ratings behind it against 5, 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 50% of CBZ, CBR Comic Reader's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ComicGlass | CBZ, CBR Comic Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.3 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicglass/id363992049/reviews)** | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbz-cbr-comic-reader-uncover/id6451499972/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **63** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **73.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#122** | — |
| Size | 39 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RR Soft](https://appshunter.io/developer/363992052) | [Rezonating Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631244037) |

## What reviewers say

### ComicGlass

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

**Currently charting:** #122 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


### CBZ, CBR Comic Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbz-cbr-comic-reader-uncover/id6451499972)

This app allows you to read various digital book and comic formats, including CBZ, CBR, PDF, and EPUB. Organize your library, secure your content with a PIN or Face ID, and bookmark your favorite pages. Enjoy a discreet reading mode and a favorites library for quick access.

**Highlights:** Supports CBZ, CBR, PDF, and EPUB formats, PIN Lock and Face ID for privacy, Instant bookmarking and favorites library, Smart organization with custom folders, Discreet reading mode, Free trial for premium features

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Uncover Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium - Annual | $5.99 | per year |
| Premium - Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ComicGlass free?

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

### Is CBZ, CBR Comic Reader free?

CBZ, CBR Comic Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ComicGlass or CBZ, CBR Comic Reader?

ComicGlass is rated higher. ComicGlass averages 4.3 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while CBZ, CBR Comic Reader averages 4.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do ComicGlass or CBZ, CBR Comic Reader have ads?

Neither ComicGlass nor CBZ, CBR Comic Reader shows ads.

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

ComicGlass ships an update every 3 weeks, and CBZ, CBR Comic Reader every 3 weeks. Most recently, ComicGlass was updated on October 27, 2026 and CBZ, CBR Comic Reader on October 27, 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.*