Comparison

ComicShare vs Interchange

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

Head to head
About

ComicShare

This app is a versatile e-book reader that supports a wide range of file formats and cloud storage services. It allows users to view scanned comics and images directly from various servers without decompressing files, offering features like iCloud synchronization and image processing.

Highlights
  • Supports ZIP, RAR, EPUB, PDF, and image files
  • Connects to SMB, FTP, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Box, WebDAV, OPDS, SFTP, and Web servers
  • View archives without decompressing
  • iCloud synchronization for browsing history and bookmarks
  • Image processing and filters
  • Folder password protection
  • Touch and remote control customization
Features
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ComicShare is a High-function e-book reader. SMB, FTP, GoogleDrive, Dropbox, OneDrive(Business), Box, webDAV, OPDS, SFTP, Web(HTTP) support. zip(cbz), rar(cbr), 7zip(cb7), lzh(lha), tar(cbt), txt(rtf), epub, pdf support. This application allows you to view scanned comics on iPhone/iPod touch/iPad. You can easily transfer scanned images(ZIP,RAR,7ZIP,TAR,LZH,PDF) from your computer to your iPhone/iPod touch/iPad, and view (ZIP,RAR,7ZIP,TAR,LZH)-files without decompressing on the local FTP, SMB, GoogleDrive, OneDrive, Dropbox, Box, WebDAV, SFTP, Web server. If there is an server function, you can view images directly files stored NAS, Windows, the Mac, etc.. The iCloud feature, synchronization of browsing history, bookmark can be done in iPhone / iPod / iPad between different. ・ZIP(CBZ), RAR(CBR), 7ZIP(CB7), TAR(CBT), LZH(LHA), EPUB, pdf ・Supports image file jpg, png, apng, bmp webp, gif, avif, heic, jxl, tif, ico etc.... ・Supports txt, rtf ・Split view of facing pages ・Graph and ranking display ・History function ・Bookmark function(Number of pages you read to the end) ・Bookmark folder ・Spread view of a single page (width) (Scroll invalid) ・Cache browsing function ・Individual settings ・Cover-image display (thumbnail) ・Save-image (Photos) or copy (clipboard) ・Image processing(Filters, Margin trim, Rotation) ・Server Scan ・webDAV,HTTP server ・Customization of touch Settings ・Folder password function ・Synchronization of browsing history by iCloud ・Archive in archive read (only uncompressed file) ・Slide show ・Start-up path code ・Bookshelf / tile display ・Folder hierarchy display / move ・The page movement by sound ・Operation function by remote connection ・TouchID ・Bluetooth Keyboard ・Bookshelf zoom ・Camera roll ・Double tap swipe zoom ・Page move by the wink and smile ・Server of the file delete, rename, etc ・Web browsing and image download function ・PDF Reflow (This is a simple function, so pages that read vertically, have columns, or use a lot of images will have a disrupted layout.) etc... ※Screenshot  Title:Give My Regards to Black Jack  Author:SHUHO SATO
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About

Interchange

Convert and read a wide variety of ebook formats, including DRM-protected files. Offers extensive customization for reading, note-taking, and book management. Supports multiple import methods and file decompression.

Highlights
  • Multiple ebook format conversion
  • DRM removal for Kindle books
  • Customizable ebook reader layout
  • Note-taking and bookmarking
  • Customizable book covers
  • Multiple page-turning methods
  • Comic reading support
  • Advanced book management
Features
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Functional Features 1. Supports multiple format conversions: txt, epub, mobi, azw, azw3, prc, pdf, markdown, docx, htmlz, fb2, etc. For txt files, automatically extract chapter directories. 2. Support removing DRM protected book files (Kindle DRM). 3. A comprehensive e-book reader that supports multiple formats: txt epub、mobi、azw、azw3、prc、pdf。 Powerful custom layout layout, including line spacing, paragraph spacing, first line indentation, top and bottom spacing, left and right spacing, custom background, custom font, global progress drag, and global search. Rich note taking and bookmarking functions. 4. Support custom book covers, online search, and album selection, even txt can have beautiful covers. Simultaneously editable, cropped, and filtered. 5. Provide multiple page turning methods, including overlay, translation, simulation, scrolling, automatic scrolling reading, landscape reading, and dual column reading. 6. Supports comic reading, with maximum screen ratio and maximum clarity for reading comics. Support scrolling mode for reading comics. 7. Powerful book management function, supporting grouping, renaming, sorting, dragging and merging groups, batch deletion, and moving operations. 8. Support modifying book element data such as title, author, ASIN, ISBN, time, publisher, etc. 9. Multiple file transfer methods, importing book files through WiFi, computer, Baidu cloud storage, local devices, and other application sharing methods for convenience and ease. 10. Quickly decompress compressed files such as zip, rar, 7z, etc. 11. Password protection function, can set gesture password, facial recognition unlock. 12. There are more features waiting for you to explore. [Automatic Subscription Instructions] --Subscription period: 1 month --Price: ¥ 18 --Subscription auto renewal, unless auto renewal is closed at least 24 hours before the end of the current term. --Payment will be charged to iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase --The account will receive renewal fees within 24 hours before the end of the current period, and the renewal fees will be determined --Subscription can be managed by users themselves, and automatic subscription can be disabled by entering their personal account on the App Store after purchase --If any unused portion of the free trial period is provided, it will be forfeited upon the user's purchase of the publication's subscription (if applicable) --Subscription period: 1 year --Price: ¥ 30 --Subscription auto renewal, unless auto renewal is closed at least 24 hours before the end of the current term --Payment will be charged to iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase --The account will receive renewal fees within 24 hours before the end of the current period, and the renewal fees will be determined --Subscription can be managed by users themselves, and automatic subscription can be disabled by entering their personal account on the App Store after purchase --If any unused portion of the free trial period is provided, it will be forfeited upon the user's purchase of the publication's subscription (if applicable) --Service Terms: http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_a02518890102xuoh.html --Privacy Policy: http://blog.sina.com.cn/s/blog_a02518890102xtq4.html

Screenshots

ComicShare3 screens
Interchange4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Interchange at Free against ComicShare's $3.99. Interchange also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 weeks) and ratings volume (212 vs 47). ComicShare's advantage is review sentiment (85% vs 73%). On rating, ads, in-app purchases 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

Interchange is free to download; ComicShare costs $3.99 up front. ComicShare sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Interchange sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for ComicShare against 4.3 for Interchange. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47 and 212 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of ComicShare's written reviews are positive against 73% of Interchange's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ComicShare ships an update every 4 weeks, Interchange every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
ComicShare versus Interchange: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterComicShareInterchange
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (47 ratings) — better4.3 (212 ratings)
Positive reviews84.7% of reviews — better73.2% of reviews
Number of ratings47212 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better12.2
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB103 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developeryoshitaka haneda小龙 刘

Customer experience

ComicShare

All ratings47 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral8.5%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews118 reviews
Positive84.7%
Neutral7.6%
Negative7.6%

Interchange

All ratings212 ratings
Positive83.0%
Neutral2.4%
Negative14.6%
Written reviews112 reviews
Positive73.2%
Neutral3.6%
Negative23.2%

Bugs and requests

ComicShare

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Interchange

Reported bugs

11 issues
  • App crashes when changing covers
  • Ad close buttons are too small or non-functional
  • Converted files show as 0 bytes
  • App crashes when deleting empty files
  • Pro version features still require upgrade prompts
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  • Converted PDFs have missing images and jumbled text
  • Files vanish after sending to Kindle
  • Conversion fails despite payment
  • App shows ads instead of converting files
  • Cover metadata not preserved in conversions
  • Right-to-left text displays incorrectly

Requested features

8 requests
  • Batch conversion capability
  • Right-to-left text support for Arabic books
  • Proper cover image inclusion in conversions
  • Unlimited conversions
  • iPad Pro landscape orientation support
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  • Ability to send files to Kindle over WiFi
  • Bookmark synchronization across devices
  • Better ad implementation with working close buttons

In-app purchases

4 purchases

ComicShare

One-time4
  • Donate 3$$2.99
  • Donate 6$$5.99
  • Donate 12$$11.99
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  • Donate 30$$29.99
9 purchases

Interchange

Subscriptions2
  • UNLOCK ALL FEATURES, REMOVE AD$2.491 Month
  • UNLOCK ALL FEATURES, REMOVE AD$4.991 Year
One-time7
  • REMOVE ALL ADS$1.99
  • Conversions+50$1.99
  • All formats2 variants$1.99
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  • Conversions+600$2.99
  • Conversions+1000$3.99
  • ALL ACCESS, REMOVING AD$9.99
  • All advanced features$9.99

Questions

Is ComicShare free?
ComicShare costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Interchange free?
Interchange is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ComicShare or Interchange?
ComicShare is rated higher. ComicShare averages 4.4 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Interchange averages 4.3 from 212 ratings.
Do ComicShare or Interchange have ads?
Neither ComicShare nor Interchange shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ComicShare or Interchange?
ComicShare ships an update every 4 weeks, and Interchange every 6 days. Most recently, ComicShare was updated on September 24, 2026 and Interchange on September 25, 2026.

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