# ACK Comics vs SmarthaMitra

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SmarthaMitra at 100% against ACK Comics's 50%. SmarthaMitra also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.1) and in-app purchases (none vs 12). ACK Comics's advantage is ratings volume (206 vs 3). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ACK Comics sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per 3 months. SmarthaMitra asks for nothing beyond the download.

SmarthaMitra holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ACK Comics has 206 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of ACK Comics's written reviews are positive against 100% of SmarthaMitra's.

## The numbers

| Metric | ACK Comics | SmarthaMitra |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (206 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ack-comics/id633372668/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smarthamitra/id6738889060/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **206** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 49.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 90 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AMAR CHITRA KATHA PRIVATE LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1564735186) | [Beamx TechLabs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1782772716) |

## 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 (12)**

| 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 |
| J.R.D.Tata | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 1 Credit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 10 Credits | $9.99 | 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


### SmarthaMitra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smarthamitra/id6738889060)

This app provides resources for students of Sri Krishna Yajurveda Smartha Praoyoga. It includes lists of Vedic materials, e-books in Telugu, and special deity mantras with instructions.

**Highlights:** Vaidika Samagri Lists (Telugu), Smartha E-Books in Telugu, Visesha Devatah Beeja Mantras, Nyasa Kramam instructions, Information on Smartha Tradition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ACK Comics free?

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

### Is SmarthaMitra free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ACK Comics or SmarthaMitra?

SmarthaMitra is rated higher. ACK Comics averages 4.1 out of 5 from 206 ratings, while SmarthaMitra averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do ACK Comics or SmarthaMitra have ads?

Neither ACK Comics nor SmarthaMitra shows ads.

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