# DrawnStrips vs Comic Storm

The clearest difference is rating: DrawnStrips at 4.3 against Comic Storm's 4.0. Comic Storm's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 3) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 18.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DrawnStrips sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Comic Storm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DrawnStrips holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Comic Storm has 26 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of DrawnStrips's written reviews are positive against 51% of Comic Storm's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

DrawnStrips ships an update every 3 weeks, Comic Storm monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DrawnStrips | Comic Storm |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawnstrips-comic-reader/id473092872/reviews)** | [4.0 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-storm/id524058686/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | **50.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 53 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Fabrice Leyne](https://appshunter.io/developer/473092875) | [Nabil Chatbi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1175475173) |

## 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


### Comic Storm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-storm/id524058686)

This app allows users to download and read comics from various cloud storage services and network protocols. It supports a wide range of sources, including FTP, Wi-Fi transfer, and popular cloud drives, making it a versatile comic reader for enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** In-browser reading, FTP support, Wi-Fi transfer (MAC/PC), Cloud storage integration (Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive), Web server/WebDAV support, iTunes transfer, GIF support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DrawnStrips free?

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

### Is Comic Storm free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DrawnStrips or Comic Storm?

DrawnStrips is rated higher. DrawnStrips averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Comic Storm averages 4.0 from 26 ratings.

### Do DrawnStrips or Comic Storm have ads?

Neither DrawnStrips nor Comic Storm shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DrawnStrips or Comic Storm?

DrawnStrips ships an update every 3 weeks, and Comic Storm monthly. Most recently, DrawnStrips was updated on October 4, 2026 and Comic Storm on October 6, 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.*