# bloopworm vs Comic Reader

The clearest difference is rating: Comic Reader at 4.5 against bloopworm's 3.9. Comic Reader also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). bloopworm's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11). On price, ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Comic Reader sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. bloopworm asks for nothing beyond the download.

Comic Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 42 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of bloopworm's written reviews are positive against 85% of Comic Reader's.

bloopworm ships an update every 3 months, Comic Reader fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | bloopworm | Comic Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloopworm-comic-book-reader/id6499460872/reviews) | **[4.5 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-reader-manga-cbz-cbr/id6504741382/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 19 | **42** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **85.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 140 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Prabhkirat Singh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1655610562) | [Alexandre Guidet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508644490) |

## What reviewers say

### bloopworm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bloopworm-comic-book-reader/id6499460872)

This app uses AI to enhance your digital comic reading experience. It automatically detects panels and text, offering smart navigation and multiple reading modes for manga, webtoons, and traditional comics. Organize your library with built-in file management.

**Highlights:** AI-powered smart panel detection, Multiple reading modes (auto-detect, LTR, RTL), Horizontal and vertical viewing options, Support for various image and compressed file formats, In-app file management and import, Intuitive image viewer with zoom

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 bloopworm free?

bloopworm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Comic Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, bloopworm or Comic Reader?

Comic Reader is rated higher. bloopworm averages 3.9 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Comic Reader averages 4.5 from 42 ratings.

### Do bloopworm or Comic Reader have ads?

bloopworm shows ads; Comic Reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, bloopworm or Comic Reader?

bloopworm ships an update every 3 months, and Comic Reader fortnightly. Most recently, bloopworm was updated on October 24, 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.*