Comparison

DrawnStrips vs MMReader Comic/Manga/Graphic

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

DrawnStrips

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
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DrawnStrips Reader – The Best Comic Experience on iPhone & iPad Read comics the way they were meant to be enjoyed. DrawnStrips Reader is a fast, elegant iOS app designed for smooth, immersive, and fully customizable reading on iPhone and iPad. Why You’ll Love It • Universal Format Support: CBR, CBZ, CB7, CBT, ZIP, RAR, TAR, PDF, EPUB, folders • OPDS Access Anywhere: Connect to your OPDS servers system-wide • Built for iOS: Smooth performance with native gestures and multitasking support • Flexible Navigation: Swipe, scroll, or use keyboard – supports Manga, Western, vertical, horizontal reading styles • Live Image Enhancements: Adjust brightness, contrast, sharpness, and more in real time • Built-in Tools: Convert to ZIP, CBZ, PDF, EPUB or folders • Fully Customizable: Shortcuts, themes, auto-next issue, and more ===== SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS • Monthly: Just $1.99 USD/month • Yearly: Just $7.99 USD/year, after the 3-day free trial Prices may vary by location LIFETIME LICENSE • One-time purchase for $14.99 USD Prices may vary by location Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled. — Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon confirmation — You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew in your account settings — No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active period — Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period — All subscription costs are listed above DrawnStrips Reader is not a free app. It uses Apple’s In-App Purchase system. Privacy Policy: https://drawnstrips.com/privacy/ Terms of Service: https://drawnstrips.com/tos/ =====

About

MMReader Comic/Manga/Graphic

This app is a powerful local reader for comics and ebooks, supporting numerous formats without conversion. It offers a clean, ad-free interface for easy organization and an immersive reading experience with multiple modes and progress tracking.

Highlights
  • Supports MOBI, EPUB, PDF, ZIP, CBZ, RAR, CBR
  • Fast local import, no internet needed
  • Organized collection management
  • Multiple reading modes
  • Ad-free minimalist interface
  • iPhone and iPad support
Features
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A reading tool designed exclusively for comic enthusiasts, featuring simple operation, multiple AI functions for an ultimate reading experience, support for various comic formats, cloud disk/NAS import, a minimalist ad‑free design, and customized reading experiences for Japanese comics, Chinese comics and vertical‑scroll webcomics. 【Powerful AI Features】AI‑powered image enhancement to eliminate blurry comics, AI coloring to instantly get colored comics, AI translation for barrier‑free access to global comics, and AI panel segmentation for an optimal mobile comic‑reading experience. 【Full Format Support】Compatible with multiple formats including MOBI, EPUB, PDF, ZIP, CBZ, RAR, CBR, JPG and PNG. No transcoding required; enjoy instant import and immediate reading. 【Cloud Disk/NAS Import】Supports imports via Baidu Netdisk, 123 Cloud Disk, NAS, Wi‑Fi transfer and more. 【Customized Reading Experience】Custom vertical‑scroll webcomic reading mode; auto‑page‑turning, auto‑edge cropping and other features deliver immersive enjoyment. Multiple reading modes and reading progress tracking are available to keep you immersed and deliver a smooth reading experience. Key Features: • Comprehensive Format Support: Compatible with common comic and e‑book formats such as MOBI, EPUB, PDF, ZIP, CBZ, RAR and CBR • Diverse Import Methods: Local import, Wi‑Fi transfer, Baidu Netdisk import • Immersive Reading Experience: Various page‑turning methods and full‑screen mode for more comfortable reading • Collection & Bookshelf Management: Clear categorization for easy compilation of comic sets • Clean & Ad‑Free: Distraction‑free interface focusing purely on reading • Supports iPhone and iPad with consistent cross‑device experience Whether you are a die‑hard comic fan or a casual reader who browses on the go, this is your ideal destination for comics. Terms of Service Link:

Screenshots

DrawnStrips4 screens
MMReader Comic/Manga/Graphic3 screens

Verdict

The call

DrawnStrips and MMReader Comic/Manga/Graphic both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 97% of MMReader Comic/Manga/Graphic's written reviews are positive against 47% of DrawnStrips's. MMReader Comic/Manga/Graphic also leads on ratings volume (26 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.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DrawnStrips sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and MMReader Comic/Manga/Graphic sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for DrawnStrips against 4.3 for MMReader Comic/Manga/Graphic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MMReader Comic/Manga/Graphic has 26 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 97% of MMReader Comic/Manga/Graphic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DrawnStrips ships an update every 3 weeks, MMReader Comic/Manga/Graphic fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
DrawnStrips versus MMReader Comic/Manga/Graphic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDrawnStripsMMReader Comic/Manga/Graphic
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings)4.3 (26 ratings)
Positive reviews47.1% of reviews96.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings326 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB168 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFabrice Leyne奕兴 宋

Customer experience

DrawnStrips

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive47.1%
Neutral14.1%
Negative38.8%

MMReader Comic/Manga/Graphic

All ratings26 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive96.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.3%

Bugs and requests

DrawnStrips

Reported bugs

29 issues
  • 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
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  • Arrow keys are backwards
  • Resizing function does not work
  • Export function in CBZ creation mode does not work
  • Pages are not in order when exporting
  • Crashing constantly
  • Can only turn one page at a time
  • App forgets window size
  • App crashes when exiting fullscreen mode
  • App quits unexpectedly when opening files
  • Page turning is random and skips pages
  • Double pages appear at the end of the book
  • Zoom does not work with dual displays
  • Touch gestures for scrolling and zoom aren't smooth
  • Scrolling doesn't default to system default
  • Swiping doesn't work as expected
  • Up and down keys don't scroll
  • Page turning with scrolling doesn't work
  • App doesn't load clicked comics consistently
  • Plays a noise every time trackpad is used to switch pages
  • Cannot turn off page flip sound
  • Not working on Mountain Lion
  • Update not taken into account
  • Interface issues on older displays (grainy images)
  • Issues with dual monitors and scaling

Requested features

27 requests
  • 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
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  • Support for .zip and .rar files directly
  • Settings tab for non-Retina displays
  • Comprehensive toolbar tucked away when not in use
  • Loupe tool
  • Ability to export a page
  • Quick access to change reading direction
  • Smoother touch gestures for scrolling and zoom
  • Regular updates and maintenance
  • Gallery feature
  • Automatic recognition of files on Mac
  • Better organization of comics
  • Library system
  • Dark mode option
  • Zoom to fit option
  • Remember position in each comic
  • Customize page turning keys
  • Mouse wheel support for page turning
  • Optimize comic load time
  • Caching of next and previous pages
  • Double-tap for zooming
  • Keyboard controls
  • Better library management

MMReader Comic/Manga/Graphic

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

DrawnStrips

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$7.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime License$14.99
4 purchases

MMReader Comic/Manga/Graphic

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • 10-Day Trial$1.99
  • Lifetime Membership$19.99

Questions

Is DrawnStrips free?
DrawnStrips is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MMReader Comic/Manga/Graphic free?
MMReader Comic/Manga/Graphic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DrawnStrips or MMReader Comic/Manga/Graphic?
DrawnStrips and MMReader Comic/Manga/Graphic are both rated 4.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 26 ratings respectively.
Do DrawnStrips or MMReader Comic/Manga/Graphic have ads?
Neither DrawnStrips nor MMReader Comic/Manga/Graphic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DrawnStrips or MMReader Comic/Manga/Graphic?
DrawnStrips ships an update every 3 weeks, and MMReader Comic/Manga/Graphic fortnightly. Most recently, DrawnStrips was updated on September 19, 2026 and MMReader Comic/Manga/Graphic on September 22, 2026.

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