The Storyteller vs Comic Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Interactive tales
- Illustrated chronicles
- Poetic universe
- Family-friendly content
- Suitable for ages 6+
- No ads or violence
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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.
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.
- 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)
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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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
The Storyteller ships an update monthly, Comic Reader fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Storyteller | Comic Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (4 ratings) | 4.6 (43 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 85.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 43 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.2 GB | 96 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Esprits Prods | Alexandre Guidet |
Customer experience
The Storyteller
Comic Reader
In-app purchases
The Storyteller
- Omu’s Library$5.99
Comic Reader
- 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
- Lifetime$22.99
- Lifetime$34.99
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