# iComix vs Glassy Comics

The clearest difference is rating: Glassy Comics at 4.8 against iComix's 3.2. Glassy Comics also leads on review sentiment (86% vs 54%) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). iComix's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (56 vs 11). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Glassy Comics holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iComix has 56 ratings behind it against 11, 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 86% of Glassy Comics's.

iComix ships an update every 2 months, Glassy Comics every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iComix | Glassy Comics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icomix/id524751752/reviews) | **[4.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glassy-comics-comic-reader/id6758964136/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **56** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.1** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SteveZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/339749328) | [Fernando Bunn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514075261) |

## 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


### Glassy Comics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glassy-comics-comic-reader/id6758964136)

A private and powerful comic reader for iOS that imports and organizes your digital collection. Enjoy a polished reading experience with support for multiple formats and customizable reading modes. Track your progress with a local dashboard and access your library via iCloud or Wi-Fi transfer.

**Highlights:** Supports 10 file formats (PDF, EPUB, CBZ, CBR, etc.), Organize library with folders, search, and filters, Customizable reading modes (OLED Black, Dark Gray, Sepia, Light), Left-to-right and right-to-left reading support, Local reading stats dashboard, Home screen widgets for quick access, Wi-Fi transfer and iCloud integration

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Glassy Comics Pro | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iComix free?

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

### 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 56 ratings, while Glassy Comics averages 4.8 from 11 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 2 months, and Glassy Comics every 2 weeks. Most recently, iComix was updated on October 11, 2026 and Glassy Comics on October 7, 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.*