# DrawnStrips vs Comics Book Reader

DrawnStrips and Comics Book Reader both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Comics Book Reader's written reviews are positive against 47% of DrawnStrips's. Comics Book Reader also leads on ratings volume (214 vs 3) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 18.0). DrawnStrips's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DrawnStrips sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Comics Book Reader sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for DrawnStrips against 4.3 for Comics Book Reader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Comics Book Reader has 214 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of DrawnStrips's written reviews are positive against 75% of Comics Book Reader's.

DrawnStrips ships an update every 3 weeks, Comics Book Reader every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DrawnStrips | Comics Book Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawnstrips-comic-reader/id473092872/reviews) | [4.3 (214 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comics-book-reader/id1056129062/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **214** |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | **75.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Fabrice Leyne](https://appshunter.io/developer/473092875) | [LTD DevelSoftware](https://appshunter.io/developer/717594986) |

## What reviewers say

### DrawnStrips

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawnstrips-comic-reader/id473092872)

Experience comics and manga with a fast, elegant reader designed for immersive and customizable reading on iPhone and iPad. Supports a wide range of formats and offers flexible navigation and live image enhancements.

**Highlights:** Universal format support (CBR, CBZ, PDF, EPUB, etc.), OPDS server access, Smooth iOS performance with native gestures, Flexible navigation for various reading styles, Live image enhancements, Built-in conversion tools, Customizable shortcuts and themes

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $7.99 | per year |
| Lifetime License | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and clean interface
- 👍 Good for reading comics/manga
- 👍 Supports various formats (CBZ, PDF)
- 👍 Good integration with Apple APIs
- 👍 Polished, minimalistic feel

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Subscription required for basic use
- 😞 App closes if subscription not selected
- 😞 Paywall for settings
- 😞 Crashes frequently
- 😞 Slow performance

**Reported bugs**

- App closes if subscription not selected
- Paywall for settings
- App crashes immediately upon opening
- Cannot download or install on Mac Sequoia
- Incapable of opening some CBR files without crashing

**Requested features**

- Add Apple Vision Pro support
- Continuous vertical scrolling support
- Remember last window size and position
- Left mouse click to forward, right click to backward
- Integration with iBooks


### Comics Book Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comics-book-reader/id1056129062)

This application is a robust viewer for various comic book formats, including CBZ, CBR, CB7, and CBT. It offers a highly optimized visualization system for mobile devices, ensuring maximum productivity and comfort. Enjoy an elegant design, extended functionality, and high speed for a pleasurable reading experience.

**Highlights:** Supports CBZ, CBR, CB7, CBT formats, Integrates with cloud services (Google Drive, Dropbox), Supports network services (SMB, FTP, SFTP), File manager with sorting and search, Wi-Fi and FTP transfer options, Page layout and effects customization, Bookmarks and quick preview

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thank the Developer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Appearance Customization | $1.99 | one-time |
| Additional Formats | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pro Version | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 📚 Supports various comic formats
- 💾 Cloud storage integration
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔍 Good file management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- ⏰ Frequent ads interrupting reading
- 💰 Expensive premium version
- 📱 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🔗 Cloud storage integration problems

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Corrupted comic file downloads
- Slow performance on older devices
- Inability to access cloud storage
- Incorrect page rendering

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Ability to organize comics into folders
- Seamless page-to-page navigation
- More cloud storage providers support
- Customizable reading experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DrawnStrips free?

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

### Is Comics Book Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DrawnStrips or Comics Book Reader?

DrawnStrips and Comics Book Reader are both rated 4.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 214 ratings respectively.

### Do DrawnStrips or Comics Book Reader have ads?

Neither DrawnStrips nor Comics Book Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DrawnStrips or Comics Book Reader?

DrawnStrips ships an update every 3 weeks, and Comics Book Reader every 4 months. Most recently, DrawnStrips was updated on October 12, 2026 and Comics Book Reader on October 17, 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.*