Comparison

wComics vs BookSavr Comic & Manga Reader

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

Head to head
About

wComics

Features
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This is a simple comic viewer with CBZ, CBR and PDF support. The usage is simple just like that: • Just start built-in web server in order to upload comics using web browser on your computer. • Organize your comics inside the app using good old folders structure. • Read and enjoy! The app is completely open source and available on GitHub: https://github.com/Brite-Apps/wComics. Our app may store data on your device, specifically the comic books and related files that you choose to open in the app. It is important to note that all the files stored on your device originate from you, the user. You are solely responsible for the legality and ownership of the content you choose to upload and view through the app. We do not access, manage, or take responsibility for the legality of the files stored on your device using our app. Comic book page used in app screenshots is "Pepper & Carrot" by David Revoy, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license: https://www.peppercarrot.com/en/about/index.html#credits

About

BookSavr Comic & Manga Reader

Manage your personal comic, manga, and book collection with this self-hosted library hub. Stream your media instantly from your Windows Server to native client apps on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Enjoy a customizable reader with features like double-page spreads and multi-color bookmarking.

Highlights
  • Self-hosted library hub
  • Stream media from Windows Server
  • Native client apps for Mac, iPhone, iPad
  • Customizable reader engine
  • Double-page spread support
  • Multi-color bookmarking
  • Local network streaming
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The Ultimate Free, Self-Hosted Reading Sanctuary. Meet BookSavr—A client hub that puts your entire comic, manga, and book library at your fingertips. Stream terabytes of your favorite media instantly from your own home server to native, polished client apps on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Why BookSavr? 100% Free & Private: No subscriptions, no cloud space limits, and zero data collection. Flexible Formats: Support for CBZ/CBR comic archives, PDFs, e-books, and even PDF sheet music. Customizable Reader: Tailored for double-page spreads, vertical scroll mode, custom color UI, and advanced bookmarking. Read & Write Sync: Easily sync reading progress, collection updates, and bookmarks back to your server. Easy Server Setup: Host your own library server on Windows, Mac, or Linux using our lightweight Electron app. Set it up in minutes on your local network or connect remotely via VPN/Tailscale.

Screenshots

wComics3 screens
BookSavr Comic & Manga Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BookSavr Comic & Manga Reader at every 11 days against wComics's every 3 months. wComics's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

wComics ships an update every 3 months, BookSavr Comic & Manga Reader every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
wComics versus BookSavr Comic & Manga Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterwComicsBookSavr Comic & Manga Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 11 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrite Apps OUJames Locker

In-app purchases

None

wComics

No in-app purchases

None

BookSavr Comic & Manga Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is wComics free?
wComics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BookSavr Comic & Manga Reader free?
BookSavr Comic & Manga Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do wComics or BookSavr Comic & Manga Reader have ads?
Neither wComics nor BookSavr Comic & Manga Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, wComics or BookSavr Comic & Manga Reader?
wComics ships an update every 3 months, and BookSavr Comic & Manga Reader every 11 days. Most recently, wComics was updated on November 4, 2026 and BookSavr Comic & Manga Reader on October 31, 2026.

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