Comparison

Audio Bibles vs ComicReader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Audio Bibles

Listen to the Bible on the go with high-quality audio versions. Access 15 different Bible translations, including classic and children's versions, with over 180 free books. Bookmark passages and take notes to enhance your daily devotionals.

Highlights
  • 15 Bible versions
  • Over 180 free books
  • High-quality audio
  • Bookmark passages
  • Take notes
  • Offline listening
Features
Currently charting
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If you would like to spend more time absorbing the lessons of the Bible then Audio Bibles is the app for you. Don’t limit the time you devote to reading the Bible – bring the Holy Book with you everywhere you go! Now you can listen and learn the messages of the Bible in a completely new way with Audio Bibles from Inkstone Mobile. With the Audio Bibles app, you can download 15 different versions of the Bible (that’s over 180 FREE books of the bible!), including classic King James and American Standard versions, and a brand new children’s version, My Bible History. Enjoy your daily devotional on the go and listen to the words of the Lord in clear, high quality audio on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. Indulge in in your favorite Psalms while taking a jog, or revisit passages from the Old Testament while in line at the bank. With the Audio Bibles app you can stay connected with Him no matter where you are. And if you come across an especially profound passage, just set a bookmark, write a note, and it will be there for you when you need it. Download now to start enjoying Audio Bibles wherever you go.

About

ComicReader

Organize and read your digital comic collection with this app. Import files from local storage or cloud services, track your reading progress, and enjoy features like dark mode and widgets. Supports CBR, CBZ, and PDF formats.

Highlights
  • Import comics from local storage or cloud
  • Organize comics into collections
  • Track reading progress
  • Supports CBR, CBZ, and PDF files
  • Dark mode and widgets
  • Multi-window support on iPad
Features
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ComicReader is made for reading your comics, manga and graphic novels, simply. Import your files (CBZ, CBR, PDF), organize them the way you like, and enjoy smooth reading, true to the original. Comfortable, faithful reading • Pages turn smoothly, two-page spreads show on iPhone Duo and iPad, and manga reads right to left • Each comic keeps its own settings and picks up where you stopped • Bookmarks, and a thumbnail overview to find any page at a glance A tidy library • Your series grouped into stacks of covers, which open right on the next issue to read • Series spotted automatically, so your issues are easy to sort • Quick filters: unread, in progress or finished • Interactive covers with a holographic sheen Back to your comics in a blink • The comics you're reading stay right at the top of your library • Quick access from widgets, the Lock Screen, Control Center or the Action button • Works with Spotlight, Siri and the Shortcuts app • Reminders to get back to a comic later Privacy No ads, no tracking and no account needed: your files stay with you. Free to try, then your choice Download ComicReader for free and read up to 3 comics. To unlock unlimited reading, choose a subscription (monthly or yearly) or a one-time lifetime purchase. Even without full access, you always keep your library and your files. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Already bought the app? If you bought ComicReader before the switch to subscriptions, your full access is yours for life. There's nothing more to pay. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://siilver777.github.io/ComicReaderPrivacyPolicy/

Screenshots

Audio Bibles4 screens
ComicReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ComicReader at Free against Audio Bibles's $0.99. ComicReader also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Audio Bibles's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (76% vs 55%). On ads and device support 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

ComicReader is free to download; Audio Bibles costs $0.99 up front. ComicReader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Audio Bibles asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ComicReader holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 56 and 12 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 76% of Audio Bibles's written reviews are positive against 55% of ComicReader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audio Bibles ships an update every 4 months, ComicReader monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Audio Bibles versus ComicReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudio BiblesComicReader
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (56 ratings)4.7 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.7% of reviews — better54.5% of reviews
Number of ratings56 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#133 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS11.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInkstone Software, Inc.Jason Baracassa

Customer experience

Audio Bibles

All ratings56 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral1.8%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive75.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative21.6%

ComicReader

All ratings12 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative36.4%

In-app purchases

None

Audio Bibles

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

ComicReader

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Yearly$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$8.99

Questions

Is Audio Bibles free?
Audio Bibles costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is ComicReader free?
ComicReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Audio Bibles or ComicReader?
ComicReader is rated higher. Audio Bibles averages 4.4 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while ComicReader averages 4.7 from 12 ratings.
Do Audio Bibles or ComicReader have ads?
Neither Audio Bibles nor ComicReader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Audio Bibles or ComicReader?
Audio Bibles ships an update every 4 months, and ComicReader monthly. Most recently, Audio Bibles was updated on November 6, 2026 and ComicReader on November 4, 2026.

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