# CBZ, CBR Comic Reader vs FolioSpace Reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: FolioSpace Reader at 100% against CBZ, CBR Comic Reader's 50%. FolioSpace Reader also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). CBZ, CBR Comic Reader's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). 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 FolioSpace Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

FolioSpace Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CBZ, CBR Comic Reader has 5 ratings behind it against 1, 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 100% of FolioSpace Reader's.

CBZ, CBR Comic Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, FolioSpace Reader monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CBZ, CBR Comic Reader | FolioSpace Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cbz-cbr-comic-reader-uncover/id6451499972/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foliospace-reader/id6765784590/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 45 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rezonating Apps, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631244037) | [晓东 傅](https://appshunter.io/developer/328047099) |

## 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 |


### FolioSpace Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/foliospace-reader/id6765784590)

This personal reading client allows you to browse, organize, and read your digital library. Enjoy comfortable reading layouts for books and comics, with optimized performance for large collections on iPad.

**Highlights:** Connect to FolioSpace Library server, Browse and organize remote library, Read EPUB, PDF, comics, webtoons, Comfortable reading layouts, Optimized for large libraries, Local caching for comics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro | $29.99 | 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 FolioSpace Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CBZ, CBR Comic Reader or FolioSpace Reader?

FolioSpace Reader is rated higher. CBZ, CBR Comic Reader averages 4.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while FolioSpace Reader averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

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

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

CBZ, CBR Comic Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, and FolioSpace Reader monthly. Most recently, CBZ, CBR Comic Reader was updated on October 9, 2026 and FolioSpace Reader on October 7, 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.*