Comparison

iComics vs Lenna

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

Lenna

A media player for movie and TV enthusiasts, ideal for users with home NAS storage. It connects to Emby/Jellyfin servers and plays directly from WebDAV/SMB. Enjoy high-quality playback with HDR support, library management, and seamless syncing.

Highlights
  • Connects to Emby, Jellyfin, WebDAV, SMB
  • Browse poster walls and search media
  • Background and PiP playback
  • Adjustable playback speed
  • 4K, HDR, DolbyVision support
  • iCloud and Trakt.TV sync
  • DLNA casting
Features
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Lenna is a media player software designed specifically for movie and TV enthusiasts. It is especially suitable for users who store their media content on a home NAS or cloud drive. Lenna supports managing multiple Emby/Jellyfin servers simultaneously, as well as direct video playback from WebDAV, SMB, 115 Drive, and Aliyun Drive sources. It offers powerful browsing, playback, and synchronization features, allowing you to easily enjoy high-quality home entertainment. Media Library Features: - Seamless connection to Emby, Jellyfin, WebDAV, SMB, 115 Drive, and Aliyun Drive servers. - Browse poster walls to quickly view all your media content. - Efficient search to easily find the movie or TV show you're looking for. - Categorized management to keep your media library organized. - Modify media library passwords to protect your personal content. Playback Features: - Background playback for uninterrupted streaming while multitasking. - Automatic picture-in-picture playback to enhance your multitasking experience. - Fixed and temporary playback speed control to cater to different viewing preferences. - Support for audio track and subtitle selection, providing a personalized viewing experience. - Full support for 4K, HDR, HDR10, HDR10+, and DolbyVision video playback for an immersive audio-visual experience. - DLNA casting support for seamless streaming to compatible TVs and devices, allowing you to enjoy content on larger screens with just a tap. Syncing Features: - iCloud Sync allows seamless switching between devices, so your viewing experience continues anywhere, anytime. - Trakt.TV / Simkl Sync connects Lenna to Trakt.TV / Simkl, syncing your playback progress. * Note: This app does not provide any media server links or video content.

Screenshots

iComics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Lenna at Free against iComics's $0.99. Lenna also leads on review sentiment (98% vs 80%). iComics's advantage is ratings volume (3.3K vs 119) and chart position (#22 vs unranked). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Lenna is free to download; iComics costs $0.99 up front. iComics sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Lenna sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for iComics against 4.9 for Lenna. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iComics has 3.3K ratings behind it against 119, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of iComics's written reviews are positive against 98% of Lenna's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
iComics versus Lenna: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriComicsLenna
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (3.3K ratings)4.9 (119 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.3% of reviews98.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3.3K — better119
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#22 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB101 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXD Digital Pty Ltd佳琦 王

Customer experience

iComics

All ratings3,300 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews360 reviews
Positive80.3%
Neutral5.0%
Negative14.7%

Lenna

All ratings84 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive98.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.8%

Bugs and requests

iComics

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Lenna

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • Audio and video out of sync after pausing and returning to app
  • Subtitles and video out of sync after pausing for a while
  • Dolby Vision playback shows a green screen
  • Cannot load RST subtitles from Emby
  • Some MP4 videos report 'avformat can't open input|Protocol not found'
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  • Login shows 403 error despite correct credentials
  • Playback buffering issues (low kbps)
  • Only displays Season 1 for shows with multiple seasons
  • Original film discs do not display size/bitrate correctly, showing error
  • Playback freezes when returning to the screen after pausing
  • RTS subtitles cannot be loaded

Requested features

19 requests
  • Add playback history tab
  • Implement scraping and poster wall
  • Add screen-off casting
  • Support IPTV remote subscription (txt/m3u)
  • Add gesture switch toggle
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  • Add SMB support
  • Add WebDAV support
  • Add video caching/download function
  • Add alternative line option for Emby servers
  • Add privacy blur for locked interface
  • Add screen casting to playback interface
  • Add option to disable subtitle styles/effects
  • Add dual subtitle support
  • Add loading local subtitles from Files app
  • Add macOS version
  • Add TV version
  • Add local video import from Files/Photos
  • Add media library summary statistics
  • Add option to not scrape for 115 cloud drive

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
3 purchases

Lenna

One-time3
  • A Cup of Coffee$1.99
  • A Deluxe Dessert$4.99
  • A Big Meal$14.99

Questions

Is iComics free?
iComics costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Lenna free?
Lenna is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iComics or Lenna?
Lenna is rated higher. iComics averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while Lenna averages 4.9 from 119 ratings.
Do iComics or Lenna have ads?
Neither iComics nor Lenna shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iComics or Lenna?
iComics ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lenna every 3 weeks. Most recently, iComics was updated on October 30, 2026 and Lenna on October 30, 2026.

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