# iComics vs nPlayer Plus

The clearest difference is price: iComics at $0.99 against nPlayer Plus's $8.99. iComics also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 61%). nPlayer Plus's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

iComics costs $0.99 and nPlayer Plus $8.99 up front. iComics sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and nPlayer Plus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for iComics against 4.7 for nPlayer Plus. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.3K and 2.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of iComics's written reviews are positive against 61% of nPlayer Plus's.

iComics ships an update every 3 weeks, nPlayer Plus every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iComics | nPlayer Plus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $8.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icomics/id493845493/reviews)** | [4.7 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nplayer-plus/id539397400/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 2.5K |
| Positive reviews | **80.2% of reviews** | 60.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #58 | **#48** |
| Size | 26 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [XD Digital Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560448213) | [Newin Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/428837240) |

## What reviewers say

### iComics

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

**Currently charting:** #58 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 |


### nPlayer Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nplayer-plus/id539397400)

**Currently charting:** #48 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

This app plays virtually any video and audio format without conversion. Stream media from various network sources and cloud services. Offers extensive subtitle support and playback controls for a personalized viewing experience.

**Highlights:** Plays all video and audio formats without conversion, Stream media from network devices and cloud services, Extensive subtitle format and customization support, Playback speed control and AB repeat, Hardware acceleration for H.264, HEVC, and AV1, File and playlist management, Gesture controls for playback and settings

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade (ONLY FOR 2.x VERSION USERS) | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Plays everything
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🔒 Robust codec support
- 🔌 Seamless network streaming
- 💡 Useful features (brightness/volume control, gestures)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes/freezes with certain video formats
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🔒 DTS audio support removed (paid feature now)
- 💰 Paid upgrades required for new features

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with SMB/DLNA connectivity
- Automatic decoder switching problems
- Subtitles not displaying correctly
- Keyboard shortcuts not working
- Airplay/Chromecast issues

**Requested features**

- Chromecast support
- Gapless playback
- Ability to edit/delete playlists
- Support for Dolby Vision
- Sleep timer


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iComics free?

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

### Is nPlayer Plus free?

nPlayer Plus costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iComics or nPlayer Plus?

iComics is rated higher. iComics averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while nPlayer Plus averages 4.7 from 2.5K ratings.

### Do iComics or nPlayer Plus have ads?

Neither iComics nor nPlayer Plus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iComics or nPlayer Plus?

iComics ships an update every 3 weeks, and nPlayer Plus every 10 days. Most recently, iComics was updated on October 13, 2026 and nPlayer Plus on October 14, 2026.

### Which is more popular, iComics or nPlayer Plus?

iComics currently peaks at #58 in the App Store charts, and nPlayer Plus at #48. 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.*