Comparison

iComix vs Cocktail Hangouts

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

Cocktail Hangouts

Connect with like-minded individuals for real-world meetups at local venues. The app facilitates group introductions and covers the cost of the first round, making it easy to expand your social circle and enjoy great conversations.

Highlights
  • Group matching based on interests
  • Organized real-world hangouts
  • First round of drinks covered
  • Exclusive member discounts
  • Group chat for pre-meetup communication
  • Partnerships with local venues
Features
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Match with your people. Meet up IRL. The bill is on us. Cocktail is the social app built for people who want more out of life than a screen. We match you with a small group of like-minded people in your city, plan a real-world hangout at a local spot, and cover the cost so you can just show up and connect. No awkward one-on-ones. No endless swiping. Just great people, great places, and great conversation — already waiting for you. How It Works Answer a few quick questions — Tell us about yourself: what you're into, how you socialize, what kind of hangouts you love. Get matched — We build your group using your answers, putting you with people who actually vibe with you. Show up — Your group gets a curated event at a local bar, café, rooftop, or restaurant. The first round? On us. Your Social Life, Upgraded • Group Chat — Connect with your group before the event so you're already warm when you walk in the door. • Member Perks — Exclusive discounts at local partner businesses. Free cover charges, BOGO drinks, first classes free, and more — just for being a Cocktail member. • Real Venues, Real Vibes — We partner with the best bars, cafés, breweries, restaurants, and experiences in your city. No boring chain restaurants here. • Third Places — We believe everyone deserves a place to belong between home and work. Cocktail is how you find it. Why Cocktail? The loneliness epidemic is real. Adults are busier than ever, friend groups get smaller after college, and most social apps keep you on your phone instead of getting you off it. Cocktail flips the script. We get out of the way and get you in the room. Whether you're new to the city, looking to expand your circle, or just ready to say yes to life again — Cocktail is your invitation. Download Cocktail. Meet your people. The first round's on us.

Screenshots

iComix4 screens
Cocktail Hangouts3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cocktail Hangouts at 5.0 against iComix's 3.2. iComix's advantage is ratings volume (57 vs 2). 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 Cocktail Hangouts sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cocktail Hangouts holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iComix has 57 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iComix ships an update every 10 days, Cocktail Hangouts every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iComix versus Cocktail Hangouts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriComixCocktail Hangouts
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (57 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings57 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB39 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSteveZJoseph Cowles

Customer experience

iComix

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

Cocktail Hangouts

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Cocktail Hangouts

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
3 purchases

Cocktail Hangouts

One-time3
  • 10 Credits$9.99
  • 25 Credits$19.99
  • 50 Credits$29.99

Questions

Is iComix free?
iComix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cocktail Hangouts free?
Cocktail Hangouts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iComix or Cocktail Hangouts?
Cocktail Hangouts is rated higher. iComix averages 3.2 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Cocktail Hangouts averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do iComix or Cocktail Hangouts have ads?
Neither iComix nor Cocktail Hangouts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iComix or Cocktail Hangouts?
iComix ships an update every 10 days, and Cocktail Hangouts every 8 days. Most recently, iComix was updated on November 1, 2026 and Cocktail Hangouts on October 31, 2026.

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