# ComicGlass vs FolioSpace Reader

The clearest difference is price: FolioSpace Reader at Free against ComicGlass's $3.99. FolioSpace Reader also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (100% vs 74%). ComicGlass's advantage is ratings volume (61 vs 1) and chart position (#53 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

FolioSpace Reader is free to download; ComicGlass costs $3.99 up front. ComicGlass sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and FolioSpace Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FolioSpace Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ComicGlass has 61 ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of FolioSpace Reader's.

ComicGlass ships an update every 3 weeks, FolioSpace Reader monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ComicGlass | FolioSpace Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.3 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicglass/id363992049/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foliospace-reader/id6765784590/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **61** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 73.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#53** | — |
| Size | 39 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RR Soft](https://appshunter.io/developer/363992052) | [晓东 傅](https://appshunter.io/developer/328047099) |

## What reviewers say

### ComicGlass

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

**Currently charting:** #53 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


### FolioSpace Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foliospace-reader/id6765784590)

This personal reading client allows you to browse, organize, and read your digital library. Enjoy comfortable reading layouts for books and comics, with optimized performance for large collections on iPad.

**Highlights:** Connect to FolioSpace Library server, Browse and organize remote library, Read EPUB, PDF, comics, webtoons, Comfortable reading layouts, Optimized for large libraries, Local caching for comics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ComicGlass free?

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

### Is FolioSpace Reader free?

FolioSpace Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ComicGlass or FolioSpace Reader?

FolioSpace Reader is rated higher. ComicGlass averages 4.3 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while FolioSpace Reader averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ComicGlass or FolioSpace Reader have ads?

Neither ComicGlass nor FolioSpace Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ComicGlass or FolioSpace Reader?

ComicGlass ships an update every 3 weeks, and FolioSpace Reader monthly. Most recently, ComicGlass was updated on October 12, 2026 and FolioSpace Reader on October 7, 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.*