Comparison

iComics vs LiveMic

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

LiveMic

Transform your phone into a wireless microphone for speakers. Enjoy instant, clear amplified sound for announcements, karaoke, parties, and more, all without extra hardware. Features include real-time transmission, sound effects, and volume control.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth microphone connection
  • Instant audio amplification
  • Real-time voice transmission
  • Echo and sound effects
  • Volume and gain control
  • Multiple output options (Bluetooth, AUX, AirPlay)
Features
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LiveMic: Bluetooth Speaker Mic Turn your phone into a wireless microphone and voice recorder! LiveMic transforms your iPhone into a powerful Bluetooth microphone for your Bluetooth or wired speakers. Whether you're making announcements, singing karaoke, hosting parties, recording your voice, or preparing for live events, LiveMic delivers a convenient audio experience right from your phone — no extra microphone hardware needed. Main Features: - Bluetooth Microphone Connection – Connect your phone to a compatible Bluetooth speaker and use it as a live microphone. - Instant Audio Amplifier – Speak or sing and hear your voice amplified through your speaker. - Voice Recording – Record your voice directly in the app and save your recordings for later listening. - Share Recordings – Easily share your saved voice recordings with friends, family, or other apps. - Live Mode – Enjoy real-time voice transmission for live speaking and singing. - Echo & Sound Effects – Add fun and creative sound effects to enhance your voice. - Volume & Gain Control – Adjust your microphone levels for your preferred sound output. - Multiple Output Options – Use compatible Bluetooth, AUX-connected, or AirPlay speakers. - Clean & Easy Interface – Enjoy simple, intuitive controls designed for everyday use. Perfect For: - Karaoke sessions and singing practice - Classroom and public announcements - Home parties and special events - Public speaking, presentations, and rehearsals - Recording voice notes and personal audio - Sharing voice recordings with friends and family - Everyday voice amplification and entertainment Why Choose LiveMic? LiveMic combines a convenient microphone, voice amplifier, and voice recorder in one easy-to-use app. Amplify your voice through compatible speakers, record audio for later, and share your recordings whenever you want. Whether you're speaking to a crowd, practicing a song, or capturing your voice, LiveMic puts useful audio tools right in your pocket. Download LiveMic today and turn your iPhone into a Bluetooth microphone, voice recorder, and portable audio companion. Speak. Sing. Record. Share. Amplify. Privacy Policy: https://aztty.com/privacy-policy-11/ Terms of Use: https://aztty.com/terms-of-use-7/

Screenshots

iComics4 screens
LiveMic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: iComics at 80% against LiveMic's 0%. iComics also leads on ratings volume (3.3K vs 37) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). LiveMic's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

LiveMic is free to download; iComics costs $0.99 up front. iComics sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and LiveMic sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iComics holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iComics has 3.3K ratings behind it against 37, 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 0% of LiveMic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iComics ships an update every 3 weeks, LiveMic every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
iComics versus LiveMic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriComicsLiveMic
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (3.3K ratings) — better4.6 (37 ratings)
Positive reviews80.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3.3K — better37
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#164 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXD Digital Pty LtdAZTTY LLC

Customer experience

iComics

All ratings3,300 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews358 reviews
Positive80.2%
Neutral5.0%
Negative14.8%

LiveMic

All ratings37 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral2.7%
Negative8.1%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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
2 purchases

LiveMic

Subscriptions1
  • Weekly Premium3 Days trial$4.997 Days
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$24.99

Questions

Is iComics free?
iComics costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is LiveMic free?
LiveMic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iComics or LiveMic?
iComics is rated higher. iComics averages 4.8 out of 5 from 3.3K ratings, while LiveMic averages 4.6 from 37 ratings.
Do iComics or LiveMic have ads?
Neither iComics nor LiveMic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iComics or LiveMic?
iComics ships an update every 3 weeks, and LiveMic every 11 days. Most recently, iComics was updated on October 19, 2026 and LiveMic on October 16, 2026.

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