# iComics vs eComics

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | iComics | eComics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icomics/id493845493/reviews)** | [4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecomics-cbr-cbz-comic-reader/id1491058716/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **80.4% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 24 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [XD Digital Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560448213) | [Eyermin Colon Sanchez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1123699337) |

## What reviewers say

### iComics

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

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 |


### eComics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecomics-cbr-cbz-comic-reader/id1491058716)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| eComics | $6.99 | one-time |


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