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

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
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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

iComix and Rackup are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
iComix versus Rackup: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriComixRackup
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (57 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings57 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.1 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB50 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

None

iComix

No in-app purchases

None

Rackup

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iComix free?
iComix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
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 2 months, and Rackup every 2 months. Most recently, iComix was updated on October 15, 2026 and Rackup on October 7, 2026.

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