# iComics vs YACReader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: YACReader at none against iComics's 4. YACReader also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and chart position (#33 vs unranked). iComics's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $4.99). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

iComics costs $0.99 and YACReader $4.99 up front. iComics sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. YACReader 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 YACReader. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.3K and 2.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of iComics's written reviews are positive against 82% of YACReader's.

iComics ships an update every 3 months, YACReader fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iComics | YACReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icomics/id493845493/reviews) | [4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yacreader-comic-reader/id635717885/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 2.6K |
| Positive reviews | 80.4% of reviews | **82.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#33** |
| Size | 24 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [XD Digital Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560448213) | [Luis Ángel San Martín](https://appshunter.io/developer/635717888) |

## 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 |


### YACReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yacreader-comic-reader/id635717885)

**Currently charting:** #33 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

Easily read and manage your digital comics, manga, and webtoons on your device. Supports various file formats and offers seamless synchronization with cloud storage and desktop versions. Customize your reading experience with advanced features and filters.

**Highlights:** Supports CBZ, CBR, PDF, and more, Cloud sync (Dropbox, Box, OneDrive), Desktop sync and remote reading, Folder organization, Automatic scroll and panel-by-panel reading, Manga and webtoon modes, Image filters editor

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent comic and manga reader
- 🚀 Seamless import and sync from PC
- 👍 Easy to understand and use
- 👍 Many features
- 👍 Responsive and open to suggestions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Confusing navigation gestures
- 🐛 Folder import issues
- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- 🐛 Lack of automatic right-to-left reading mode
- 🐛 Clunky UI and file management

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Unreliable cloud sync and import
- Folder import issues
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Automatic right-to-left reading mode
- Improved folder management and organization
- Cloud sync and backup options
- Epub support
- Continuous vertical scrolling


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iComics free?

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

### Is YACReader free?

YACReader costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

iComics and YACReader are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3.3K and 2.6K ratings respectively.

### Do iComics or YACReader have ads?

Neither iComics nor YACReader shows ads.

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

iComics ships an update every 3 months, and YACReader fortnightly. Most recently, iComics was updated on September 23, 2026 and YACReader on September 22, 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.*