# DrawnStrips vs MMReader

DrawnStrips and MMReader both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 94% of MMReader's written reviews are positive against 47% of DrawnStrips's. MMReader also leads on ratings volume (27 vs 3) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). DrawnStrips's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, 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 MMReader sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. 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 MMReader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MMReader has 27 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 94% of MMReader's.

DrawnStrips ships an update every 3 weeks, MMReader every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DrawnStrips | MMReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawnstrips-comic-reader/id473092872/reviews) | [4.3 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mmreader-comic-and-manga-reader/id6748309790/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **27** |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | **93.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 24 MB | 168 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fabrice Leyne](https://appshunter.io/developer/473092875) | [奕兴 宋](https://appshunter.io/developer/1825016486) |

## 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


### MMReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mmreader-comic-and-manga-reader/id6748309790)

This app allows you to read your own comics and manga by importing various file formats from local storage or cloud services. It offers AI-powered enhancements like colorization and translation for an improved reading experience on mobile devices.

**Highlights:** AI image enhancement and colorization, AI translation for global comics, Supports CBZ, CBR, PDF, EPUB, MOBI, and more, Cloud and NAS import options, Customizable reading modes, Ad-free reading experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $9.99 | per year |
| 10-Day Trial | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Membership | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DrawnStrips free?

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

### Is MMReader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DrawnStrips or MMReader?

DrawnStrips and MMReader are both rated 4.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 27 ratings respectively.

### Do DrawnStrips or MMReader have ads?

Neither DrawnStrips nor MMReader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DrawnStrips or MMReader?

DrawnStrips ships an update every 3 weeks, and MMReader every 2 weeks. Most recently, DrawnStrips was updated on November 10, 2026 and MMReader on November 12, 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.*