Comparison

Comic Reader vs Comic Archive to EPUB

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

Comic Archive to EPUB

Features
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ComicToEPUB Convert your comic book archives into clean, reader-ready EPUB files directly on your iPhone or iPad. ComicToEPUB makes it easy to transform your comic collections into standard EPUB format for reading in Apple Books and other EPUB-compatible readers. Whether your comics are stored as CBZ, CBR, or ZIP archives, ComicToEPUB converts them into properly structured EPUB files optimized for modern reading apps. No accounts. No uploads. Everything happens securely on your device. What You Can Do Import Comic Archives Easily Import your comic files directly from the Files app or supported cloud storage providers. Supported formats: - CBZ - CBR / RAR - ZIP archives The app is designed to prevent common iOS file picker issues where comic files appear “greyed out,” ensuring smooth importing from different providers. Convert to Clean EPUB Format ComicToEPUB extracts your images, structures them correctly, and builds a properly formatted EPUB file that works seamlessly with major reading apps. Your converted EPUB: Preserves page order Is structured for smooth swiping and pagination Is compatible with standard EPUB readers Platform Optimization Profiles Choose a target platform before exporting to ensure optimal output: Optimized for major EPUB reading apps, with Manga mode and e-ink output format support. Each profile adjusts formatting and structure for better compatibility and reading experience on the selected platform. Pro (One-Time Purchase) Upgrade to ComicToEPUB Pro to unlock advanced functionality: Unlock to pro for popular epub optimized apps format along with Manga, and E-Ink platform outputs Remove watermark from exported EPUB files Lifetime purchase — pay once, use forever No subscriptions. No recurring fees. Privacy-First Design ComicToEPUB works entirely on-device. No accounts required No file uploads No cloud processing Your comics never leave your device You stay in full control of your files. Designed for Simplicity Clean, focused interface Straightforward import → convert → export workflow Fast conversion process Built natively for iOS performance If you manage a large comic archive or simply want better flexibility across reading platforms, ComicToEPUB gives you a fast, private, and reliable way to convert your collection into a universal EPUB format. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/I

Screenshots

Comic Reader4 screens
Comic Archive to EPUB4 screens

Verdict

The call

Comic Reader and Comic Archive to EPUB are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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 and Comic Archive to EPUB sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Comic Reader versus Comic Archive to EPUB: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterComic ReaderComic Archive to EPUB
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (43 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings43 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size96 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexandre GuidetOKGONZ

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
1 purchases

Comic Archive to EPUB

One-time1
  • ComicToEPUB Pro (Lifetime)$5.99

Questions

Is Comic Reader free?
Comic Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Comic Archive to EPUB free?
Comic Archive to EPUB is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Comic Reader or Comic Archive to EPUB have ads?
Neither Comic Reader nor Comic Archive to EPUB shows ads.

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