# iComix vs Ultimate Comic Reader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iComix at none against Ultimate Comic Reader's 1. iComix also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 20%) and ratings volume (57 vs 2). Ultimate Comic Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.1). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ultimate Comic Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. iComix asks for nothing beyond the download.

iComix holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iComix has 57 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of iComix's written reviews are positive against 20% of Ultimate Comic Reader's.

## The numbers

| Metric | iComix | Ultimate Comic Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.2 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icomix/id524751752/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-comic-reader/id1205478657/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **54.5% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 11 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SteveZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/339749328) | [Tamer Abdel-Baset](https://appshunter.io/developer/375954576) |

## What reviewers say

### iComix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icomix/id524751752)

Read your digital comic collection in CBR and CBZ formats. Seamlessly access comics stored in cloud services like Dropbox, Google Drive, and OneDrive directly within the app. Import comics from other applications or via iTunes if you prefer.

**Highlights:** CBR/CBZ comic reader, Cloud support (Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box), In-app comic downloading, Import from other apps, iTunes file sharing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Great cloud integration
- 👍 Smooth reading experience
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Minimal UI

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Unreliable cloud sync
- 🐛 Buggy file management
- 🔒 Google Drive integration issues
- 🔒 OneDrive integration issues

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when opening certain comics
- Incorrect page order rendering
- Inconsistent cloud sync behavior
- Compatibility issues with iOS updates

**Requested features**

- Add iCloud Drive support
- Implement bookmarking/resume reading
- Allow renaming/reorganizing of comics
- Add manga/right-to-left reading mode
- Improve PDF support


### Ultimate Comic Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-comic-reader/id1205478657)

This free comic reader app allows you to import and read DRM-free comics in CBR and CBZ formats on your iOS devices. It offers a clean interface, smooth scrolling, zoom capabilities, and various import options from cloud storage and your computer.

**Highlights:** Supports CBR and CBZ formats, Import from iTunes, Dropbox, Google Drive, Fast and smooth page scrolling, Zoom in/out with double tap or pinch, Automatic saving of last read page, Organize comics with folders, Customizable app themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ultimate Comic Reader Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iComix free?

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

### Is Ultimate Comic Reader free?

Ultimate Comic Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iComix or Ultimate Comic Reader?

iComix is rated higher. iComix averages 3.2 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Ultimate Comic Reader averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do iComix or Ultimate Comic Reader have ads?

Neither iComix nor Ultimate Comic Reader shows ads.

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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.*