# iComix vs Tachimanga

The clearest difference is rating: Tachimanga at 4.8 against iComix's 3.2. Tachimanga also leads on ratings volume (5.5K vs 57) and review sentiment (76% vs 54%). iComix's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tachimanga sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. iComix asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tachimanga holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tachimanga has 5.5K ratings behind it against 57, 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 76% of Tachimanga's.

iComix ships an update every 2 months, Tachimanga every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iComix | Tachimanga |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icomix/id524751752/reviews) | **[4.8 (5.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tachimanga/id6447486175/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 57 | **5.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 54.5% of reviews | **75.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 222 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SteveZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/339749328) | [Tekbrio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/728246345) |

## 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


### Tachimanga

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tachimanga/id6447486175)

Explore a vast manga library with this reader app. It supports popular formats like ZIP/CBZ and EPUB, and can connect to self-hosted manga servers for a personalized reading experience.

**Highlights:** Supports ZIP/CBZ formats, Supports EPUB format, Reads from Komga server, Self-hosted manga server integration, Full-featured manga reader

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth and intuitive user experience
- 🚀 Efficient manga/manhwa/manhua sourcing
- 🔒 Secure and private reading experience
- 💡 Customizable reading settings
- 👍 Seamless integration with tracking services

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes or freezes
- 🔋 High cache usage leading to storage issues
- 🔒 Premium features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Inconsistent chapter update tracking
- 🐛 Duplicate chapter downloads from different sources

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with extensions not working after reinstall
- Chapters not showing up despite being available online
- Unexpected app behavior when switching between sources

**Requested features**

- Ability to backup/restore reading progress
- Option to compress downloaded files
- Improved chapter selection and navigation
- Manga/manhwa recommendation system
- Automatic cache management and cleanup


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iComix free?

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

### Is Tachimanga free?

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

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

Tachimanga is rated higher. iComix averages 3.2 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Tachimanga averages 4.8 from 5.5K ratings.

### Do iComix or Tachimanga have ads?

Tachimanga shows ads; iComix does not.

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

iComix ships an update every 2 months, and Tachimanga every 3 weeks. Most recently, iComix was updated on October 23, 2026 and Tachimanga on October 24, 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.*