# ACK Comics vs The Upanishads

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Upanishads at 98% against ACK Comics's 50%. The Upanishads also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). ACK Comics's advantage is ratings volume (206 vs 50). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ACK Comics sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per 3 months. The Upanishads asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Upanishads holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 206 and 50 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of ACK Comics's written reviews are positive against 98% of The Upanishads's.

ACK Comics ships an update every 3 months, The Upanishads every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ACK Comics | The Upanishads |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ack-comics/id633372668/reviews) | **[4.8 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-upanishads/id1242831603/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **206** | 50 |
| Positive reviews | 49.6% of reviews | **98.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 90 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AMAR CHITRA KATHA PRIVATE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1564735186) | [Vande Mataram Library Trust](https://appshunter.io/developer/1143882658) |

## What reviewers say

### ACK Comics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ack-comics/id633372668)

Explore India's rich history and mythology through captivating digital comics. Purchase individual titles or subscribe for unlimited access to hundreds of illustrated stories about legends, kings, and thinkers. Enjoy a premium reading experience across multiple devices.

**Highlights:** 300+ digital comics, Subscription plans, Digitally remastered comics, Cross-device access, User-friendly interface, Customer support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 Months Subscription | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| Stories of Wisdom | Free | one-time |
| Rana Pratap | Free | one-time |
| M. S. Subbulakshmi | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ashoka | $0.99 | one-time |
| Akbar | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ganesha | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chanakya | $0.99 | one-time |
| Birbal the Wise | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 1 Credit | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Great nostalgic content
- 🖼️ Beautifully illustrated stories
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly content
- 💡 Good for learning Indian culture
- 📱 User-friendly interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Lifetime subscription is a scam
- ❌ Subscription ends prematurely
- 🚫 No response from support
- 💳 Auto-renewal without intimation
- 💸 Charged without permission

**Reported bugs**

- Lifetime subscription is a scam
- Subscription ends after a year
- No response from support
- Auto-renewal without intimation
- Charged without permission

**Requested features**

- Option to read content in Hindi
- Bring back panel by panel comic view
- Detailed classification of library for filtering
- Add character of Pandurang shashtri
- Add Japan world religion conference


### The Upanishads

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-upanishads/id1242831603)

Explore ancient Indian spiritual wisdom through the Upanishads, presented with commentary from Sri Aurobindo. This app offers insights into philosophy, religion, and culture, benefiting spiritual seekers and students of Indian traditions.

**Highlights:** Ancient Indian spiritual experiences, Sri Aurobindo's commentary, Insights into Indian philosophy, Resource for spiritual seekers, Study of Indian culture, Benefit for youth

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent work and presentation
- 👍 Great service in digital world
- 👍 Very helpful for study
- 👍 Good set of all Upanishads
- 👍 Invaluable resource for self-realization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Music player issue: cannot stop
- 🐛 Music player disappears when opening text
- 🐛 Audio playback not back-to-back
- 🐛 Recitations sometimes off (visargas, Sandhi)
- 🐛 Pagination not working

**Reported bugs**

- Music player cannot be stopped
- Music player disappears when text is opened
- Pagination is not working
- Trouble saving/marking reading progress
- Recitations are sometimes off (visargas, Sandhi)

**Requested features**

- Add additional real-life instances to explain shlokas
- Add speed control for music playback
- Add bookmark function
- Add grammar in word-for-word translation
- Add meaning after each shlok on the first screen


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ACK Comics free?

ACK Comics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Upanishads free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ACK Comics or The Upanishads?

The Upanishads is rated higher. ACK Comics averages 4.1 out of 5 from 206 ratings, while The Upanishads averages 4.8 from 50 ratings.

### Do ACK Comics or The Upanishads have ads?

Neither ACK Comics nor The Upanishads shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ACK Comics or The Upanishads?

ACK Comics ships an update every 3 months, and The Upanishads every 4 months. Most recently, ACK Comics was updated on November 10, 2026 and The Upanishads on November 6, 2026.

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