# GlobalComix vs Comic Planet

The clearest difference is rating: GlobalComix at 4.8 against Comic Planet's 2.3. GlobalComix also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (57% vs 22%). Comic Planet's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 10 days) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GlobalComix sells 29 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Comic Planet sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GlobalComix holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GlobalComix has 4.6K ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of GlobalComix's written reviews are positive against 22% of Comic Planet's.

GlobalComix ships an update every 10 days, Comic Planet every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GlobalComix | Comic Planet |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globalcomix-comics-and-manga/id6444957733/reviews)** | [2.3 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-planet/id6745999900/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.6K** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | **56.9% of reviews** | 22.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#24** | — |
| Size | 118 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Global Publishing Interactive, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658085188) | [Sisters Of Mary Of The Presentation Prairieland Home Health Agency](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814751925) |

## What reviewers say

### GlobalComix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globalcomix-comics-and-manga/id6444957733)

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers, #29 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #47 Top Grossing · Book, #63 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Access a vast library of over 100,000 digital comics, manga, webtoons, and graphic novels. Discover new favorites with weekly drops and curated collections, all within a modern, customizable reader designed for binge-reading on any device.

**Highlights:** 100k+ comics, manga, webcomics, Weekly new comic drops, Curated collections, Modern comic reader, Vertical scroll experience, Customizable reading layout, Advanced search and filtering

**In-app purchases (29)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GC Gold Month Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| GC Gold Year Subscription | $69.00 | per year |
| Book Unlock - Price Point 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Book Unlock - Price Point 1.79 | $1.79 | one-time |
| Book Unlock - Price Point 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Book Unlock - Price Point 2.69 | $2.69 | one-time |
| Book Unlock - Price Point 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Book Unlock - Price Point 3.59 | $3.59 | one-time |
| Book Unlock - Price Point 4.49 | $4.49 | one-time |
| Book Unlock - Price Point 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Book Unlock - Price Point 5.39 | $5.39 | one-time |
| Book Unlock - Price Point 6 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Book Unlock - Price Point 6.29 | $6.29 | one-time |
| Book Unlock - Price Point 7.19 | $7.19 | one-time |
| Book Unlock - Price Point 8 | $7.99 | one-time |
| Book Unlock - Price Point 9 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Book Unlock - Price Point 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Book Unlock - Price Point 11 | $10.99 | one-time |
| Book Unlock - Price Point 12 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Book Unlock - Price Point 13 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Book Unlock - Price Point 16 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Book Unlock - Price Point 18 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Book Unlock - Price Point 19 | $18.99 | one-time |
| Book Unlock - Price Point 23 | $22.99 | one-time |
| Book Unlock - Price Point 35 | $34.99 | one-time |
| Book Unlock - Price Point 40 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Book Unlock - Price Point 45 | $44.99 | one-time |
| Book Unlock - Price Point 60 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Book Unlock - Price Point 75 | $74.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent reading experience
- 👍 Vast library of comics
- 💡 Diverse selection of publishers
- 🚀 Smooth vertical scrolling
- 👍 Customizable reading options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription-based model
- 🐛 Occasional loading issues
- 🔒 Paywall after certain pages
- 🐛 Buggy login/account management

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Unable to access purchased content
- Sync issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Add Marvel and DC comics
- Improve search and discovery
- Implement offline reading mode
- Allow partial comic purchases


### Comic Planet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-planet/id6745999900)

Discover a vast library of comics, from timeless classics to the newest serialized adventures. Explore diverse genres like fantasy, sci-fi, and romance, with daily updates to keep your reading fresh. Personalized recommendations ensure you never miss a great story.

**Highlights:** Vast comic library, Classic and new releases, Diverse genres, Daily content updates, Personalized recommendations, Cross-device compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month | $19.99 | per month |
| 3 Months | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Months | $54.99 | per 6 months |
| 12 Months | $99.99 | per year |
| coins 4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| coins 9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| coins 19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| coins 29.99 | $29.99 | one-time |
| coins 99.99 | $99.99 | one-time |
| coins 149.99 | $149.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Member | $199.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GlobalComix free?

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

### Is Comic Planet free?

Comic Planet is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, GlobalComix or Comic Planet?

GlobalComix is rated higher. GlobalComix averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.6K ratings, while Comic Planet averages 2.3 from 28 ratings.

### Do GlobalComix or Comic Planet have ads?

Comic Planet shows ads; GlobalComix does not.

### Which is updated more often, GlobalComix or Comic Planet?

GlobalComix ships an update every 10 days, and Comic Planet every 4 days. Most recently, GlobalComix was updated on September 25, 2026 and Comic Planet on August 4, 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.*