Comparison

iComix vs iControlAV2013

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

iComix

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
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Your comics, organized and ready to read. iComix is a CBR, CBZ, and PDF reader for iPhone and iPad. Import your own files from Files or another app, then browse a cover-based library grouped by series. READ COMFORTABLY Enjoy a reader that keeps the artwork in focus. Turn pages, browse page thumbnails, and pick up where you left off with saved reading progress. ORGANIZE YOUR COLLECTION View comics by series, keep track of your reading progress, and create reading lists to plan what to read next. Embedded ComicInfo metadata and file names help organize imported comics. BRING YOUR OWN COMICS Read downloaded comics offline. Optional cloud connections let you browse and download files from your own storage, while iCloud helps keep library information in sync. iComix is a reader for files you supply. No comics or comic subscription are included. Please import only content you own or have permission to use.

About

iControlAV2013

Control your compatible 2013 Pioneer AV receiver and Blu-ray player with your iOS device. Adjust EQ, access streaming services, rename inputs, and manage power-saving modes. Stream music via AirPlay and view audio/video signal information.

Highlights
  • Basic AV receiver control (volume, input, power)
  • Advanced control of receiver features (EQ, streaming)
  • Input renaming for personalization
  • Room calibration results review
  • Multi-zone control (up to 3 zones)
  • AirPlay music streaming with album art
  • ECO mode management
  • Audio/Video signal status viewer
Features
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Completely redesigned for 2013, iControlAV2013 gives you complete control of your compatible 2013 Pioneer AV Receiver and Blu-ray Disc player using your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. (*A note regarding AV Receiver compatibility: iControlAV2013 works with compatible 2013 AV receivers only. A complete list of compatible models is available below. ) Not only can you control the basic features of your AV receiver like volume, switching inputs, select the listening mode and power on and off. iControlAV2013 turns your iOS device into an advanced remote control, giving full control (i.e. SOUND EXPLORER) of your new AV receiver, and in a fun and intuitive way. Adjust EQ settings with just the flick of a finger. Access and control the receiver's streaming services. Rename inputs to personalize the app for your system. Review before-and-after room calibration results. You can even control up to 3 zones, all from one device and all on iControlAV2013's beatiful new user interface. Other all-new features for 2013 include: - PUSH PLAYER - stream music via AirPlay directly from your iOS device, complete with album art and song info. - ECO MANAGER - Access and control the receiver's power-saving ECO modes - STATUS VIEWER - View the Audio/Video signal(input-and-output) information and Surround result image. - Supports multiple devices simulateneously - up to four different iOS devices can control the AV receiver at once, ideal when you're taking advantage of the receiver's multi-room capabilities - Easy Navigation - Improved navigation makes it easy to access all of the app's features directly from the Home Menu Designed for both iPhone and iPad, the iPad version has a unique user interface specifically designed to take advantage of the iPad device's larger screen. *Set the network standby --> "ON" beforehand, you can turn ON your AV receiver with iControlAV2013. Description Compatible AV receiver models (as of August 2013) : USA/Canada: SC-79, SC-77, SC-75, SC-1523, SC-1528, SC-72, SC-1323, SC-1328, SC-71, SC-1223, SC-1228, VSX-70, VSX-1123, VSX-1128, VSX-1028 South-America : SC-LX87, SC-LX77, SC-LX57, VSX-1123, VSX-923 Europe : SC-LX87, SC-LX77, SC-LX57, SC-2023, SC-1223, VSX-1123, VSX-923 Asean : SC-LX87, SC-LX77, SC-LX57, SC-2023, SC-1223, VSX-1123, VSX-923 Osceania : SC-LX87, SC-LX77, SC-LX57, SC-2023, SC-1223, VSX-1123, VSX-923 Middle-East : SC-LX87, SC-LX77, SC-LX57, SC-2023, SC-1223, VSX-1123, VSX-923 East-Asia : SC-LX87, SC-LX77, SC-LX57, SC-1223, VSX-1123, VSX-923 Compatible Blu-ray Disc player models (as of August 2013) : USA/Canada : BDP-33FD, BDP-31FD, BDP-330, BDP-43FD, BDP-41FD, BDP-430, BDP-53FD, BDP-52FD, BDP-140, BDP-62FD, BDP-150 Europe : BDP-LX53, BDP-330, BDP-333, BDP-LX54, BDP-430, BDP-LX55, BDP-440, BDP-140 , BDP-450, BDP-150, BDP-160 Other Countries : BDP-LX53, BDP-330, BDP-LX54, BDP-430, BDP-LX55, BDP-440, BDP-140, BDP-450, BDP-150, BDP-160 * Not compatible with Pioneer models other than those listed above.

Screenshots

iComix4 screens
iControlAV20134 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iComix at 3.2 against iControlAV2013's 2.4. iComix also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (54% vs 36%). iControlAV2013's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (5.1 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. iComix sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. iControlAV2013 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iComix holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 57 and 48 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of iComix's written reviews are positive against 36% of iControlAV2013's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iComix ships an update every 10 days, iControlAV2013 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iComix versus iControlAV2013: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriComixiControlAV2013
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (57 ratings) — better2.4 (48 ratings)
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews — better36.0% of reviews
Number of ratings57 — better48
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.05.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSteveZ11 Trading Company LLC

Customer experience

iComix

All ratings57 ratings
Positive54.4%
Neutral5.3%
Negative40.4%
Written reviews178 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral16.3%
Negative29.2%

iControlAV2013

All ratings48 ratings
Positive31.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative60.4%
Written reviews172 reviews
Positive36.0%
Neutral7.0%
Negative57.0%

Bugs and requests

iComix

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

iControlAV2013

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

iComix

One-time4
  • Small Tip ☕$0.99
  • Medium Tip 🍕$2.99
  • Large Tip 📚$4.99
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  • Huge Tip 🦸$9.99
None

iControlAV2013

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iComix free?
iComix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iControlAV2013 free?
iControlAV2013 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iComix or iControlAV2013?
iComix is rated higher. iComix averages 3.2 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while iControlAV2013 averages 2.4 from 48 ratings.
Do iComix or iControlAV2013 have ads?
Neither iComix nor iControlAV2013 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iComix or iControlAV2013?
iComix ships an update every 10 days, and iControlAV2013 every 4 months. Most recently, iComix was updated on November 1, 2026 and iControlAV2013 on October 23, 2026.

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