# CBZ, CBR Comic Reader vs Comic Reader

The clearest difference is rating: Comic Reader at 4.5 against CBZ, CBR Comic Reader's 4.0. Comic Reader also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 50%) and ratings volume (42 vs 5). CBZ, CBR Comic Reader's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CBZ, CBR Comic Reader sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Comic Reader sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Comic Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Comic Reader has 42 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of CBZ, CBR Comic Reader's written reviews are positive against 85% of Comic Reader's.

CBZ, CBR Comic Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, Comic Reader fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 27, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CBZ, CBR Comic Reader | Comic Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbz-cbr-comic-reader-uncover/id6451499972/reviews) | **[4.5 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-reader-manga-cbz-cbr/id6504741382/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **42** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **85.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 55 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rezonating Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631244037) | [Alexandre Guidet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508644490) |

## What reviewers say

### CBZ, CBR Comic Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbz-cbr-comic-reader-uncover/id6451499972)

This app allows you to read various digital book and comic formats, including CBZ, CBR, PDF, and EPUB. Organize your library, secure your content with a PIN or Face ID, and bookmark your favorite pages. Enjoy a discreet reading mode and a favorites library for quick access.

**Highlights:** Supports CBZ, CBR, PDF, and EPUB formats, PIN Lock and Face ID for privacy, Instant bookmarking and favorites library, Smart organization with custom folders, Discreet reading mode, Free trial for premium features

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Weekly | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Uncover Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium - Annual | $5.99 | per year |
| Premium - Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |


### Comic Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-reader-manga-cbz-cbr/id6504741382)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription sale | $4.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $12.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $17.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription sale | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $22.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $34.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CBZ, CBR Comic Reader free?

CBZ, CBR Comic Reader 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, CBZ, CBR Comic Reader or Comic Reader?

Comic Reader is rated higher. CBZ, CBR Comic Reader averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Comic Reader averages 4.5 from 42 ratings.

### Do CBZ, CBR Comic Reader or Comic Reader have ads?

Neither CBZ, CBR Comic Reader nor Comic Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CBZ, CBR Comic Reader or Comic Reader?

CBZ, CBR Comic Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, and Comic Reader fortnightly. Most recently, CBZ, CBR Comic Reader was updated on October 27, 2026 and Comic Reader on October 27, 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.*