# iComics vs Pip

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pip at none against iComics's 4. Pip also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 80%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). iComics's advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 29). On price, rating, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

iComics costs $0.99 and Pip $0.99 up front. iComics sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Pip asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for iComics against 4.8 for Pip. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iComics has 3.3K ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of iComics's written reviews are positive against 91% of Pip's.

iComics ships an update every 3 weeks, Pip every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iComics | Pip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icomics/id493845493/reviews)** | [4.8 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pip-toy/id1469733040/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 29 |
| Positive reviews | 80.3% of reviews | **91.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #128 | **#57** |
| Size | 26 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [XD Digital Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560448213) | [Sinime](https://appshunter.io/developer/519960370) |

## What reviewers say

### iComics

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

**Currently charting:** #128 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 |


### Pip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pip-toy/id1469733040)

**Currently charting:** #57 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

Navigate virtual wastelands with a built-in compass and maps. This app also offers an angle finder, stat tracking for fitness, and a flashlight. It's designed for fans of a popular post-apocalyptic game series.

**Highlights:** In-built compass and maps, Angle finder, Fitness stat tracking (steps, calories), Flashlight functionality, Landscape-Cosplay mode for PIP-Boy devices, HealthKit data integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iComics free?

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

### Is Pip free?

Pip costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iComics or Pip?

iComics is rated higher. iComics averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Pip averages 4.8 from 29 ratings.

### Do iComics or Pip have ads?

Neither iComics nor Pip shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iComics or Pip?

iComics ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pip every 9 days. Most recently, iComics was updated on November 1, 2026 and Pip on October 29, 2026.

### Which is more popular, iComics or Pip?

iComics currently peaks at #128 in the App Store charts, and Pip at #57. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*