# DrawnStrips vs MMReader Comic/Manga/Graphic

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | DrawnStrips | MMReader Comic/Manga/Graphic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawnstrips-comic-reader/id473092872/reviews) | [4.3 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mmreader-comicmangagraphic/id6748309790/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | **96.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| 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 Comic/Manga/Graphic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mmreader-comicmangagraphic/id6748309790)

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:** 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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*