Comparison

iComics vs eComics

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

Head to head
About

iComics

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
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iComics® is a Universal app designed for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch that allows you to read DRM-free comics from your own collection, quickly and smoothly! "Highly customizable and polished" -The Best Apps for Reading Comics on Your iPad, MakeUseOf, 2015 "Attractively designed" -Best Comic File Readers, AppAdvice, 2015 Supporting all of the major comic formats, iComics makes it extremely easy to import comic files onto your iOS device and start reading them straight away! -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Features * Supports all of the major comic formats (ZIP, CBZ, RAR, CBR, 7ZIP, CB7, TAR, CBT, LZH, LHA, EPUB, PDF). * Collections for organizing sets of comics. * Hot jumping directly from one comic to the next. * Super smooth scrolling when turning pages. * Comics can be imported from your PC via iTunes, or from other apps on your iOS device (Such as Dropbox, or Safari). * Comic files are never modified or destroyed (So you can get them back off your device whenever you want!) * A slider that lets you jump between comic pages quickly. * Comics can be read from left-to-right, or right-to-left (Great for Eastern comics) * Page zooming can be set to reset every time a page is turned, or locked to the same scale across all pages. * Extra wide comic pages can be split up and treated as two separate pages. * Many sharing settings including being able to email, print or locally save individual pages! -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- System Requirements iComics requires iOS 9.0 or higher Supported hardware includes: * iPad (2 and above) * iPhone (4 and above) * iPod touch (5th Gen) -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- Follow 'iComicsApp' on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook for updates!

About

eComics

Browse, organize, and read your digital comic collection on your device. Supports popular comic formats and offers easy navigation with page previews. Add favorites and share with friends.

Highlights
  • Comic book browser with thumbnails
  • Supports CBZ, CBR, and ZIP formats
  • Quick page switching with preview
  • Compatible with all screen resolutions
  • Add comics to favorites list
  • Organize and order comics
Features
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eComics is a fast, clean comic book reader built for people who already have a library of CBR, CBZ, and ZIP files and just want a great way to read them. KEY FEATURES - Full support for CBR, CBZ, and ZIP comic formats - Smooth page-by-page reading with page curl transition - Quick thumbnail browser to jump to any page instantly - Grid and list view for organizing your library your way - Automatic resume — pick up exactly where you left off - Add comics to Favorites for one-tap access - Works with all screen sizes and resolutions - Import comics directly from your device or cloud storage WHY USERS PICK eComics Most comic readers force you to deal with clunky file management or limited format support. eComics was built to solve exactly that — import your collection, organize it the way you want, and get back to reading in seconds. Whether you're catching up on the latest manga release, revisiting a favorite superhero arc, or working through a stack of indie graphic novels, eComics keeps your entire library organized and instantly accessible. ORGANIZE YOUR WAY Switch between grid view for visual browsing and list view for quick scanning. Mark favorites, track your reading progress automatically, and never lose your place again. Download eComics today and turn your device into a portable comic book library. Questions or feedback? We'd love to hear from you — your input shapes every update.

Screenshots

iComics4 screens
eComics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: eComics at Free against iComics's $0.99. iComics's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.1) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iComics holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iComics has 3.3K ratings behind it against 7, 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 50% of eComics's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iComics versus eComics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriComicseComics
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (3.3K ratings) — better4.1 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews80.4% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3.3K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB118 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperXD Digital Pty LtdEyermin Colon Sanchez

Customer experience

iComics

All ratings3,296 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews357 reviews
Positive80.4%
Neutral5.0%
Negative14.6%

eComics

All ratings7 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

iComics

One-time4
  • Tip Jar - Nice Tip$0.99
  • Tip Jar - Great Tip$2.99
  • Tip Jar - Ultra Tip$4.99
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  • Tip Jar - Epic Tip$9.99
1 purchases

eComics

One-time1
  • eComics$6.99

Questions

Is iComics free?
iComics costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is eComics free?
eComics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iComics or eComics?
iComics is rated higher. iComics averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while eComics averages 4.1 from 7 ratings.
Do iComics or eComics have ads?
eComics shows ads; iComics does not.
Which is updated more often, iComics or eComics?
iComics ships an update every 3 months, and eComics every 3 months. Most recently, iComics was updated on September 25, 2026 and eComics on September 15, 2026.

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