# YACReader vs Glassy Comics

The clearest difference is price: Glassy Comics at Free against YACReader's $4.99. YACReader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (2.6K vs 8). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Glassy Comics is free to download; YACReader costs $4.99 up front. Glassy Comics sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. YACReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for YACReader against 4.9 for Glassy Comics. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YACReader has 2.6K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of YACReader's written reviews are positive against 80% of Glassy Comics's.

YACReader ships an update every 3 weeks, Glassy Comics every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YACReader | Glassy Comics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yacreader-comic-reader/id635717885/reviews) | **[4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glassy-comics-comic-reader/id6758964136/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **82.0% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#29** | — |
| Size | 102 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luis Ángel San Martín](https://appshunter.io/developer/635717888) | [Fernando Bunn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514075261) |

## What reviewers say

### YACReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yacreader-comic-reader/id635717885)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

Easily read and manage your digital comics, manga, and webtoons on your device. Supports various file formats and offers seamless synchronization with cloud storage and desktop versions. Customize your reading experience with advanced features and filters.

**Highlights:** Supports CBZ, CBR, PDF, and more, Cloud sync (Dropbox, Box, OneDrive), Desktop sync and remote reading, Folder organization, Automatic scroll and panel-by-panel reading, Manga and webtoon modes, Image filters editor

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent comic and manga reader
- 🚀 Seamless import and sync from PC
- 👍 Easy to understand and use
- 👍 Many features
- 👍 Responsive and open to suggestions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Confusing navigation gestures
- 🐛 Folder import issues
- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- 🐛 Lack of automatic right-to-left reading mode
- 🐛 Clunky UI and file management

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Unreliable cloud sync and import
- Folder import issues
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Automatic right-to-left reading mode
- Improved folder management and organization
- Cloud sync and backup options
- Epub support
- Continuous vertical scrolling


### Glassy Comics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glassy-comics-comic-reader/id6758964136)

A private and powerful comic reader for iOS that imports and organizes your digital collection. Enjoy a polished reading experience with support for multiple formats and customizable reading modes. Track your progress with a local dashboard and access your library via iCloud or Wi-Fi transfer.

**Highlights:** Supports 10 file formats (PDF, EPUB, CBZ, CBR, etc.), Organize library with folders, search, and filters, Customizable reading modes (OLED Black, Dark Gray, Sepia, Light), Left-to-right and right-to-left reading support, Local reading stats dashboard, Home screen widgets for quick access, Wi-Fi transfer and iCloud integration

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Glassy Comics Pro | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YACReader free?

YACReader costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Glassy Comics free?

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

### Which has better reviews, YACReader or Glassy Comics?

Glassy Comics is rated higher. YACReader averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Glassy Comics averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.

### Do YACReader or Glassy Comics have ads?

Neither YACReader nor Glassy Comics shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, YACReader or Glassy Comics?

YACReader ships an update every 3 weeks, and Glassy Comics every 11 days. Most recently, YACReader was updated on September 30, 2026 and Glassy Comics on September 21, 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.*