Comparison

The Storyteller vs Comic Reader

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

Head to head
About

The Storyteller

Engage in interactive storytelling with soothing tales and illustrated chronicles. Explore a poetic universe filled with whimsical spirits and natural wonders, perfect for family bedtime or quiet moments. Offers content suitable for ages 6 and up.

Highlights
  • Interactive tales
  • Illustrated chronicles
  • Poetic universe
  • Family-friendly content
  • Suitable for ages 6+
  • No ads or violence
Features
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A fire in the hearth, cozy armchairs, a window to the world and little creatures that seem to be waiting for something... All the conditions are there for a gentle evening story. Welcome to Omu's hut and the interactive storytelling game The Storyteller. Best International Mobile Game - Winner - Pégases awards 2026 Mobile Game of the Year - Nominee - DEVGAMM awards 2025 Applied Game of the Year - Nominee - Belgian Game Awards 2025 "A relaxing & organic atmosphere." — Le Ligueur newspaper, July 2022. The Storyteller offers: - Two tales, interactives stories of about 30 minutes to discover from age 6 and up; - Sixteen chronicles, short stories to be read like an illustrated book; - A sweet and poetic universe, perfect for a bedtime story with family; - No ads, no violent content. The time of a story, players are invited to step into the shoes of Omu and to set out to discover the spirits, whimsical little creatures that influence natural phenomena. In Omu's hut, you can choose the type of story you’d like to experience today: a chronicle - a short story about a particular spirit - or a tale where you step into Omu’s shoes and explore the Earth, its countless natural wonders and, of course, its spirits! Depending on your mood or the time you have available, choose the story format that suits you best. All of the stories and chronicles from the world of Esprits are here to enchant and soothe the player. These stories are perfect for a family time together or, for example, for a smooth car ride. The Storyteller is a sweet and poetic game for all curious people, from 6 years old.

About

Comic Reader

This app allows users to read comic books in CBR, CBZ, and PDF formats. It offers features like smart library organization, automatic progress saving, and an ad-free experience. Premium features include unlimited imports and custom collections.

Highlights
  • Supports CBR, CBZ, and PDF formats
  • Import from local storage/USB
  • Automatic reading progress saving
  • Customizable comic collections
  • Ad-free reading experience
  • Eye comfort mode (blue light filter)
Features
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The Comic Reader App for CBR, CBZ & PDF Fans ComiQuest is a powerful and elegant comic reader app designed for enthusiasts of every kind — whether you’re reading .cbr comics, .cbz archives, or .pdf issues. Dive into your favorite stories with smooth navigation, smart library features, and zero distractions. Read Comic Books Enjoy full support for popular file formats: CBR, CBZ, and PDF. Open your collection without converting or switching apps. Easy File Access Import comic books directly from your local storage or USB drives. ComiQuest recognizes and opens your files effortlessly. Save Your Reading Progress Jump back into your comics right where you left off. Your reading progress is automatically tracked for every title and format. Organize Your Comic Book Collection Sort your comics into custom comic book collections. Whether you’re managing graphic novels, manga, or webtoons, your library stays tidy and easy to navigate. 100% Ad-Free Reading Focus on your comics without distractions. ComiQuest offers a clean, ad-free reading experience across all supported formats. Eye Comfort Mode An experimental blue light filter helps reduce eye strain — currently available for CBR and CBZ files. Go Premium to Unlock: Unlimited imports of CBR, CBZ & PDF files Unlimited custom collections Continuous feature updates and ad-free access Payments and Renewal: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Account settings at any time after purchase No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active period. Read our privacy policy and terms of use: https://madmustachecompany.com/comiquest-privacy-policy.html https://madmustachecompany.com/comiquest-terms.html

Screenshots

The Storyteller4 screens
Comic Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The Storyteller and Comic Reader both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of The Storyteller's written reviews are positive against 85% of Comic Reader's. Comic Reader's advantage is ratings volume (43 vs 4). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. The Storyteller sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Comic Reader sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 — 4.5 for The Storyteller against 4.6 for Comic Reader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Comic Reader has 43 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of The Storyteller's written reviews are positive against 85% of Comic Reader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Storyteller ships an update monthly, Comic Reader fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
The Storyteller versus Comic Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe StorytellerComic Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (4 ratings)4.6 (43 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better85.2% of reviews
Number of ratings443 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size1.2 GB96 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEsprits ProdsAlexandre Guidet

Customer experience

The Storyteller

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Comic Reader

All ratings42 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive85.2%
Neutral7.4%
Negative7.4%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

The Storyteller

One-time1
  • Omu’s Library$5.99
10 purchases

Comic Reader

Subscriptions8
  • Monthly subscription$1.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Monthly subscription sale1 Month trial$4.991 Month
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  • Monthly subscription$4.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription$12.991 Year
  • Lifetime$17.991 Year
  • Yearly subscription$29.991 Year
  • Yearly subscription sale1 Year trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$22.99
  • Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is The Storyteller free?
The Storyteller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Comic Reader free?
Comic Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The Storyteller or Comic Reader?
Comic Reader is rated higher. The Storyteller averages 4.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Comic Reader averages 4.6 from 43 ratings.
Do The Storyteller or Comic Reader have ads?
Neither The Storyteller nor Comic Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Storyteller or Comic Reader?
The Storyteller ships an update monthly, and Comic Reader fortnightly. Most recently, The Storyteller was updated on November 3, 2026 and Comic Reader on November 4, 2026.

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