# iComics vs bluuplabs Connect

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iComics at 80% against bluuplabs Connect's 33%. iComics also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 9). bluuplabs Connect's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

bluuplabs Connect is free to download; iComics costs $0.99 up front. iComics sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. bluuplabs Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

iComics holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iComics has 3.3K ratings behind it against 9, 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 33% of bluuplabs Connect's.

iComics ships an update every 3 weeks, bluuplabs Connect every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iComics | bluuplabs Connect |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icomics/id493845493/reviews)** | [3.6 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluuplabs-connect/id6447305476/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **80.2% of reviews** | 33.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#143** | — |
| Size | 26 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [XD Digital Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560448213) | [Matthew Gallantry](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680907060) |

## What reviewers say

### iComics

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

**Currently charting:** #143 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 |


### bluuplabs Connect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluuplabs-connect/id6447305476)

Manage your NFC tags with this companion app for Flask or Slide hardware emulators. Store up to 85 tags and easily organize them via Bluetooth connection. It functions as a digital wallet for your NFC data.

**Highlights:** Manage NFC tags, Companion app for Flask/Slide, Store up to 85 tags, Bluetooth connectivity, NFC hardware emulator management

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iComics free?

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

### Is bluuplabs Connect free?

bluuplabs Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iComics or bluuplabs Connect?

iComics is rated higher. iComics averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while bluuplabs Connect averages 3.6 from 9 ratings.

### Do iComics or bluuplabs Connect have ads?

Neither iComics nor bluuplabs Connect shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iComics or bluuplabs Connect?

iComics ships an update every 3 weeks, and bluuplabs Connect every 2 months. Most recently, iComics was updated on October 19, 2026 and bluuplabs Connect on October 3, 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.*