# iComix vs Comic Geeks

The clearest difference is rating: Comic Geeks at 4.9 against iComix's 3.2. Comic Geeks also leads on ratings volume (4.4K vs 56) and review sentiment (77% vs 54%). iComix's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Comic Geeks holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Comic Geeks has 4.4K ratings behind it against 56, 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 77% of Comic Geeks's.

iComix ships an update every 2 months, Comic Geeks monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iComix | Comic Geeks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (56 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icomix/id524751752/reviews) | **[4.9 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-geeks/id874775221/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 56 | **4.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | **76.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 11 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SteveZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/339749328) | [Jordan Blanco](https://appshunter.io/developer/874775224) |

## 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


### Comic Geeks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-geeks/id874775221)

Manage your comic book collection and stay updated on new releases. Track your pull list, catalog your comics with scanning features, and discover new books through community reviews. It's a digital hub for comic enthusiasts to organize and discuss their passion.

**Highlights:** Track comic collection, Manage pull lists, Browse new releases, Scan comics with barcode/cover, Community reviews and discussion, Create wish lists, Mark issues as read

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent for tracking new releases
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 🌟 Fantastic community and engagement
- 💯 Essential app for comic fans and collectors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy at times
- 🔍 Search functionality needs improvement
- 📚 Missing some older/obscure comics in database
- 🔀 Difficulty managing large collections
- 🙈 Negative and toxic community comments

**Reported bugs**

- Login and account recovery issues
- Inconsistent data and release date information
- Freezing and performance problems
- Incorrect or missing comic details
- Syncing issues between app and website

**Requested features**

- Sort by value or condition for collection
- Ability to track re-reads and multiple copies
- Character-focused views and analytics
- Seamless barcode scanning for all comics
- Customizable pull list and reading order


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iComix free?

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

### Is Comic Geeks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iComix or Comic Geeks?

Comic Geeks is rated higher. iComix averages 3.2 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Comic Geeks averages 4.9 from 4.4K ratings.

### Do iComix or Comic Geeks have ads?

Comic Geeks shows ads; iComix does not.

### Which is updated more often, iComix or Comic Geeks?

iComix ships an update every 2 months, and Comic Geeks monthly. Most recently, iComix was updated on October 11, 2026 and Comic Geeks on October 13, 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.*