# iComics vs Ultimate Comic Reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iComics at 80% against Ultimate Comic Reader's 20%. iComics also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 2). Ultimate Comic Reader's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Ultimate Comic Reader is free to download; iComics costs $0.99 up front. iComics sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Ultimate Comic Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

iComics holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iComics has 3.3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of iComics's written reviews are positive against 20% of Ultimate Comic Reader's.

## The numbers

| Metric | iComics | Ultimate Comic Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icomics/id493845493/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-comic-reader/id1205478657/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **80.3% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#70** | — |
| Size | 26 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [XD Digital Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560448213) | [Tamer Abdel-Baset](https://appshunter.io/developer/375954576) |

## What reviewers say

### iComics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icomics/id493845493)

**Currently charting:** #70 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

This app allows you to read your DRM-free comic book collection on your iOS device. It supports a wide range of comic formats and offers robust organization and reading customization options for a smooth experience.

**Highlights:** Supports major comic formats (ZIP, CBZ, RAR, CBR, EPUB, PDF), Organize comics into collections, Smooth page turning and scrolling, Import comics via iTunes or other apps, Customizable reading direction (left-to-right, right-to-left), Page zooming and splitting options

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tip Jar - Nice Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar - Great Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar - Ultra Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tip Jar - Epic Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


### Ultimate Comic Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-comic-reader/id1205478657)

This free comic reader app allows you to import and read DRM-free comics in CBR and CBZ formats on your iOS devices. It offers a clean interface, smooth scrolling, zoom capabilities, and various import options from cloud storage and your computer.

**Highlights:** Supports CBR and CBZ formats, Import from iTunes, Dropbox, Google Drive, Fast and smooth page scrolling, Zoom in/out with double tap or pinch, Automatic saving of last read page, Organize comics with folders, Customizable app themes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ultimate Comic Reader Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iComics free?

iComics costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Ultimate Comic Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iComics or Ultimate Comic Reader?

iComics is rated higher. iComics averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Ultimate Comic Reader averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do iComics or Ultimate Comic Reader have ads?

Neither iComics nor Ultimate Comic Reader shows ads.

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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.*