Comparison

bloopworm vs xiComic

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

Head to head
About

bloopworm

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
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bloopworm is an AI based manga, webtoon (manhwa) & comic reader. This app focuses on one goal: to make the digital experience just as fun as reading physical comic books. Features: • Effortless Navigation: Slide through pages and zoom in on panels with our intuitive image viewer. • Smart Reading: bloopworm's guided view automatically detects panels and text, so you can enjoy comics in their natural format, whether it's webtoon, manga, or traditional comic book layouts. • Multiple Reading Modes: Read from left to right, right to left, or choose auto-detect for a hassle-free experience. • View Your Way: Go horizontal or vertical, whichever feels most comfortable for you. • Widespread File Support: bloopworm opens all your favorite image formats (JPG, JPEG, PNG, and WEBP) and compressed files (CBZ, CBR, RAR, ZIP, and PDF). • Import from Anywhere: Easily import or extract manga, comics & webtoons (manhwa) from any folder on your device. • Organized Library: Our built-in file management system lets you keep your comic collection organized, so you can always find what you're looking for. Privacy policy and terms of use: https://www.agreement.bloopworm.com

About

xiComic

This app provides a fast and private reading experience for your existing comic and manga files. It supports various import methods and reading modes, including left-to-right, right-to-left, and vertical scrolling. Organize your library effortlessly with collections and automatic grouping.

Highlights
  • Import CBZ, CBR, ZIP, RAR files
  • Supports JPG, PNG, WEBP, HEIC, GIF
  • Comic, Manga, and Vertical Scroll modes
  • Organize library with collections
  • Automatic series grouping
  • Privacy-focused, no account needed
  • Offline reading
Features
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Own the comics — own the experience. xiComic is a blazing-fast, privacy-first reader for the comic and manga files you already have. No storefront, no ads, no account needed — just smooth reading on iPhone, iPad, Mac and even Apple Vision! Also next iPhone ;) — Effortless importing • Open CBZ, CBR, ZIP or RAR from Files, AirDrop, Share Sheet or drag-and-drop • Batch-import entire folders in one tap — RAR5 included! • Also reads loose image folders: JPG, PNG, WEBP, HEIC, GIF — Reading perfected • Comic Mode — left-to-right for Western comics and graphic novels • Manga Mode — right-to-left for authentic manga reading • Vertical Scroll — top-to-bottom for webtoons and long-strip comics • Pinch-to-zoom on any page. Wanna stay focused? Tap to hide all controls! — Organize your way • Create collections and sort your library however you like • Want automatic series grouping? Just tap Magic Organizer! • Grid view with beautiful edge-to-edge covers and blazing-fast search — Privacy & legality first • Your files never leave your device unless you choose to — safely! • Anonymous analytics help improve the app — nothing is ever linked to you • No ads, no account, no interruptions — ever — Accessible & multilingual • Designed with accessibility in mind, with VoiceOver labels for navigation and reading • Fully translated in English, German, Spanish, French, and Italian — more coming soon! — Perfect for • Reading comics, manga, and graphic novels offline on iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Vision Pro • Organizing large digital comic collections • Reading webtoons with vertical scrolling • Enjoying your library without ads, subscriptions, or any interruptions — Frequently asked questions Is xiComic really free? Yes — no in-app purchases, no subscriptions, and no advertisements. All features are currently included at no cost. Does it work without internet? Completely. Your comic library lives on your device. No internet connection needed. What formats can I open? CBZ, CBR, ZIP, RAR (including RAR5), plus folders of JPG, PNG, WEBP, HEIC, and GIF images. Can I read manga right-to-left? Yes! Switch between Comic Mode, Manga Mode, and Vertical Scroll anytime. Is my data safe? xiComic collects zero personal data. No ads, no account required. Your files never leave your device. You own the comics, xiComic helps you enjoy them ;)

Screenshots

bloopworm4 screens
xiComic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: bloopworm at 67% against xiComic's 0%. bloopworm also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (19 vs 3). xiComic's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, update cadence, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

bloopworm holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: bloopworm has 19 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of bloopworm's written reviews are positive against 0% of xiComic's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

bloopworm ships an update every 3 months, xiComic every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
bloopworm versus xiComic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterbloopwormxiComic
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (19 ratings) — better3.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings19 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size140 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPrabhkirat SinghAlireza Rezagholian

Customer experience

bloopworm

All ratings19 ratings
Positive68.4%
Neutral10.5%
Negative21.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

xiComic

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

bloopworm

No in-app purchases

None

xiComic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is bloopworm free?
bloopworm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is xiComic free?
xiComic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, bloopworm or xiComic?
bloopworm is rated higher. bloopworm averages 3.9 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while xiComic averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.
Do bloopworm or xiComic have ads?
bloopworm shows ads; xiComic does not.
Which is updated more often, bloopworm or xiComic?
bloopworm ships an update every 3 months, and xiComic every 2 months. Most recently, bloopworm was updated on August 27, 2026 and xiComic on August 24, 2026.

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