# YACReader vs Comic Geeks

The clearest difference is price: Comic Geeks at Free against YACReader's $4.99. YACReader's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#20 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Comic Geeks is free to download; YACReader costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for YACReader against 4.9 for Comic Geeks. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.6K and 4.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of YACReader's written reviews are positive against 77% of Comic Geeks's.

YACReader ships an update every 3 weeks, Comic Geeks monthly. Both last shipped on October 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | YACReader | Comic Geeks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yacreader-comic-reader/id635717885/reviews) | **[4.9 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-geeks/id874775221/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.6K | **4.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.0% of reviews** | 77.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Best chart rank | **#20** | — |
| Size | 102 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Luis Ángel San Martín](https://appshunter.io/developer/635717888) | [Jordan Blanco](https://appshunter.io/developer/874775224) |

## What reviewers say

### YACReader

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

**Currently charting:** #20 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


### 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 YACReader free?

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

### Is Comic Geeks free?

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

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

Comic Geeks is rated higher. YACReader averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Comic Geeks averages 4.9 from 4.4K ratings.

### Do YACReader or Comic Geeks have ads?

Comic Geeks shows ads; YACReader does not.

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

YACReader ships an update every 3 weeks, and Comic Geeks monthly. Most recently, YACReader was updated on October 2, 2026 and Comic Geeks on October 2, 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.*