# iComics vs LiveMic

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | iComics | LiveMic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (3.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icomics/id493845493/reviews)** | [4.6 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livemic-bluetooth-speaker-mic/id6754826510/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.3K** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | **80.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 24 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [XD Digital Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560448213) | [AZTTY LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756105077) |

## 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 |


### LiveMic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livemic-bluetooth-speaker-mic/id6754826510)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Lifetime Access | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*