Comparison

Comic Reader vs Pharania

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

Head to head
About

Comic Reader

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
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The Comic Reader App for CBR, CBZ & PDF Fans ComiQuest is a powerful and elegant comic reader app designed for enthusiasts of every kind — whether you’re reading .cbr comics, .cbz archives, or .pdf issues. Dive into your favorite stories with smooth navigation, smart library features, and zero distractions. Read Comic Books Enjoy full support for popular file formats: CBR, CBZ, and PDF. Open your collection without converting or switching apps. Easy File Access Import comic books directly from your local storage or USB drives. ComiQuest recognizes and opens your files effortlessly. Save Your Reading Progress Jump back into your comics right where you left off. Your reading progress is automatically tracked for every title and format. Organize Your Comic Book Collection Sort your comics into custom comic book collections. Whether you’re managing graphic novels, manga, or webtoons, your library stays tidy and easy to navigate. 100% Ad-Free Reading Focus on your comics without distractions. ComiQuest offers a clean, ad-free reading experience across all supported formats. Eye Comfort Mode An experimental blue light filter helps reduce eye strain — currently available for CBR and CBZ files. Go Premium to Unlock: Unlimited imports of CBR, CBZ & PDF files Unlimited custom collections Continuous feature updates and ad-free access Payments and Renewal: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Account settings at any time after purchase No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active period. Read our privacy policy and terms of use: https://madmustachecompany.com/comiquest-privacy-policy.html https://madmustachecompany.com/comiquest-terms.html

About

Pharania

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Pharania est une plateforme où vous pouvez trouver des bandes dessinées qui vous intéressent

Screenshots

Comic Reader4 screens
Pharania4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Pharania at none against Comic Reader's 10. Pharania also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Comic Reader sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Pharania asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Comic Reader ships an update fortnightly, Pharania monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Comic Reader versus Pharania: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterComic ReaderPharania
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (46 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings46 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB34 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAlexandre GuidetV P Trading PLC

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Comic Reader

Subscriptions8
  • Monthly subscription$1.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Monthly subscription sale1 Month trial$4.991 Month
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  • Monthly subscription$4.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription$12.991 Year
  • Lifetime$17.991 Year
  • Yearly subscription$29.991 Year
  • Yearly subscription sale1 Year trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$22.99
  • Lifetime$34.99
None

Pharania

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Comic Reader free?
Comic Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pharania free?
Pharania is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Comic Reader or Pharania have ads?
Neither Comic Reader nor Pharania shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Comic Reader or Pharania?
Comic Reader ships an update fortnightly, and Pharania monthly. Most recently, Comic Reader was updated on November 12, 2026 and Pharania on November 8, 2026.

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