Comparison

iComix vs Glassy Comics

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

Head to head
About

iComix

Organize and read your digital comic collection. This app supports CBR, CBZ, and PDF files, allowing you to import your own content and browse a cover-based library. Enjoy a comfortable reading experience with saved progress and offline access.

Highlights
  • CBR, CBZ, PDF support
  • Import comics from Files
  • Cover-based library
  • Track reading progress
  • Create reading lists
  • Offline reading
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

Glassy Comics

A private and powerful comic reader for iOS that supports numerous file formats. Organize your library, customize your reading experience, and track your progress locally. Seamlessly import comics via Wi-Fi or iCloud.

Highlights
  • Supports 10 file formats (CBZ, CBR, PDF, EPUB, etc.)
  • Organize library with folders and filters
  • Customizable reading modes and animations
  • Local reading stats dashboard
  • Home screen widgets and Spotlight search
  • Connects to Komga and Jellyfin servers
  • Wi-Fi transfer and iCloud storage
Features
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Your comics. Beautifully. Glassy Comics is a private, powerful comic reader that lives entirely on your device. Import your collection, organize it your way, and read with a polished experience designed for iOS. READS EVERY FORMAT Open PDF, EPUB, CBZ, CBR, CB7, CBT, 7Z, TAR, GZ, and ZIP files, 10 formats, all handled natively with no server or conversion step required. YOUR LIBRARY, YOUR WAY Browse comics in a visual grid or compact list. Organize with folders, search by title, filter by read status, and bulk-select to move, rename, or delete. Smart reading progress is tied to file content, so it survives renames and moves. A READER BUILT FOR COMICS Swipe or tap through pages with fluid animations. Use the thumbnail scrubber to jump to any page instantly. Read single pages or two-page spreads. Choose from four reading modes — OLED Black, Dark Gray, Sepia, and Light — with optional page tint. Supports both left-to-right and right-to-left reading for manga. READING STATS DASHBOARD Track your reading streaks, total pages read, weekly activity, and session history, all computed locally on your device. No account needed, no data leaves your phone. WIDGETS & SPOTLIGHT Four home screen widgets keep your reading front and center: Continue Reading, Reading Streak, Weekly Activity, and Library Shelf. Comics are also indexed in Spotlight for instant search from anywhere on your device. CONNECT TO KOMGA & JELLYFIN Link your Komga or Jellyfin server to browse and read your hosted library right inside the app. Your self-hosted collection, wherever you are. WIFI TRANSFER Import comics wirelessly from any computer on your local network. No cables, no cloud accounts. STORE YOUR COMICS IN iCLOUD Keep your library in iCloud Drive so your comics are available on all your devices and right inside the Files app. Your reading progress syncs too, so you can pick up exactly where you left off. PRIVACY FIRST No cloud dependency, no data harvesting, no account required. Your library is fully under your control. FREE TO TRY Read your first 3 comics at no cost. Like what you see? A single one-time purchase unlocks everything, no subscriptions.

Screenshots

iComix4 screens
Glassy Comics4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Glassy Comics at 4.8 against iComix's 3.2. Glassy Comics also leads on review sentiment (88% vs 54%). iComix's advantage is ratings volume (57 vs 13) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Glassy Comics sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Glassy Comics holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 57 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of iComix's written reviews are positive against 88% of Glassy Comics's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iComix ships an update every 10 days, Glassy Comics weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iComix versus Glassy Comics: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriComixGlassy Comics
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (57 ratings)4.8 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings57 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB44 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperSteveZFernando Bunn

Customer experience

iComix

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

Glassy Comics

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

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

Glassy Comics

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
Show 1 more
  • Huge Tip 🦸$9.99
1 purchases

Glassy Comics

One-time1
  • Glassy Comics Pro$6.99

Questions

Is iComix free?
iComix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Glassy Comics free?
Glassy Comics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iComix or Glassy Comics?
Glassy Comics is rated higher. iComix averages 3.2 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Glassy Comics averages 4.8 from 13 ratings.
Do iComix or Glassy Comics have ads?
Neither iComix nor Glassy Comics shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iComix or Glassy Comics?
iComix ships an update every 10 days, and Glassy Comics weekly. Most recently, iComix was updated on November 1, 2026 and Glassy Comics on October 31, 2026.

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