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! LiveMic transforms your iPhone into a powerful Bluetooth microphone for your Bluetooth or wired speakers. Perfect for announcements, karaoke, parties, meetings, or live events, LiveMic delivers clear, amplified sound instantly — no extra hardware needed. Main Features: - Bluetooth Microphone Connection – Connect your phone to any Bluetooth speaker and use it as a live mic. - Instant Audio Amplifier – Speak or sing and hear your voice loud and clear through your speaker. - Live Mode – Real-time voice transmission with minimal delay. - Echo & Sound Effects – Add fun and professional sound effects to your voice. - Volume & Gain Control – Fine-tune your mic level for perfect clarity. - Multiple Output Options – Works with Bluetooth, AUX, or AirPlay speakers. - Clean & Easy Interface – Simple controls designed for all users. Perfect For: - Karaoke sessions - Classroom or public announcements - Home parties & events - Public speaking & rehearsals - Fun voice amplification anytime Why Choose LiveMic? Unlike basic audio apps, LiveMic uses optimized sound routing to ensure low latency and high-quality microphone output over Bluetooth. It’s your portable mic and amplifier — always in your pocket! Download LiveMic now and experience the easiest way to turn your iPhone into a Bluetooth microphone and wireless speaker system. Speak. Sing. Amplify. Live. 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 34) 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 34, 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 months, LiveMic every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 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 (34 ratings)
Positive reviews80.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3.3K — better34
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXD Digital Pty LtdAZTTY LLC

Customer experience

iComics

All ratings3,296 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral1.7%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews357 reviews
Positive80.4%
Neutral5.0%
Negative14.6%

LiveMic

All ratings34 ratings
Positive88.2%
Neutral2.9%
Negative8.8%
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 34 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 months, and LiveMic every 2 months. Most recently, iComics was updated on September 23, 2026 and LiveMic on September 10, 2026.

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