# iComix vs eComics

The clearest difference is rating: eComics at 4.1 against iComix's 3.2. iComix's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

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

eComics holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iComix has 56 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of iComix's written reviews are positive against 50% of eComics's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iComix ships an update every 2 months, eComics every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iComix | eComics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icomix/id524751752/reviews) | **[4.1 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecomics-cbr-cbz-comic-reader/id1491058716/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **56** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **54.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SteveZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/339749328) | [Eyermin Colon Sanchez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1123699337) |

## 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


### eComics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecomics-cbr-cbz-comic-reader/id1491058716)

Browse, organize, and read your digital comic collection on your device. Supports popular comic formats and offers easy navigation with page previews. Add favorites and share with friends.

**Highlights:** Comic book browser with thumbnails, Supports CBZ, CBR, and ZIP formats, Quick page switching with preview, Compatible with all screen resolutions, Add comics to favorites list, Organize and order comics

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| eComics | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iComix free?

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

### Is eComics free?

eComics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iComix or eComics?

eComics is rated higher. iComix averages 3.2 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while eComics averages 4.1 from 7 ratings.

### Do iComix or eComics have ads?

eComics shows ads; iComix does not.

### Which is updated more often, iComix or eComics?

iComix ships an update every 2 months, and eComics every 3 months. Most recently, iComix was updated on October 11, 2026 and eComics on October 2, 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.*