Comparison

iComix vs Rackup

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 with this reader app. Supports CBR, CBZ, and PDF files, allowing you to import your own content and manage your reading progress. Enjoy a comfortable reading experience with a focus on artwork and offline access.

Highlights
  • CBR, CBZ, PDF reader
  • Organize comics by series
  • Track reading progress
  • Import files from cloud storage
  • Offline reading
  • Cover-based library view
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

Rackup

Features
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Rackup turns the bar pool table into a simple, fair waitlist, right from your phone. No more writing your name on a chalkboard, hovering near the table, or losing your spot. Find a participating bar, join the line, and get notified the moment your table is ready. HOW IT WORKS - Find a bar near you that uses Rackup - Tap to join the line for a table - See your live position and an estimated wait - Get a text and a push notification when you're up - Rack 'em and play WHY RACKUP - Know exactly where you stand in line, in real time - Step away, grab a drink, and never lose your spot - Singles or doubles: join the format you want - Climb the leaderboard as you win games Sign in with just your phone number using a quick one-time code, no passwords. Your spot, your wait, and your notifications all live in one place. Rackup is free for players. Bars use the Rackup dashboard to run their tables. Questions? Visit rackup.fun

Screenshots

iComix4 screens
Rackup3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rackup at none against iComix's 4. iComix's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Rackup asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iComix ships an update every 3 days, Rackup monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iComix versus Rackup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriComixRackup
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (58 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings58 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSteveZZarian Lewis

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

Rackup

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

Rackup

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iComix free?
iComix is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rackup free?
Rackup is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iComix or Rackup have ads?
Neither iComix nor Rackup shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iComix or Rackup?
iComix ships an update every 3 days, and Rackup monthly. Most recently, iComix was updated on November 6, 2026 and Rackup on October 31, 2026.

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