Comparison

Chunky Comic Reader vs bloopworm

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

Head to head
About

Chunky Comic Reader

Effortlessly manage and read your digital comic collection with smart upscaling and auto-enhancement features. Organize your library, download comics from various cloud services, and enjoy a seamless reading experience.

Highlights
  • Smart upscaling for low-res comics
  • Auto contrast/tint correction
  • Self-organizing library
  • Background downloading from cloud
  • Parental controls
  • Single/two-up page view
  • Right-to-left reading mode
Features
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Try an app that makes your comics look great, makes reading them a pleasure, and takes all the friction out of importing and managing them. • Ultra clean and simple to use • Smart upscaling makes even low-res comics look great • Auto contrast/tint fixes yellow pages and faded ink • Self-organising library - just drop in your comics and go • Download comics in the background while you read, directly from your cloud file-storage service or the web • Upgrade to pro, and download from your PC, Mac or NAS as well • Parental controls let you flag specific comics as ok, and passcode-lock everything else out of sight • Single-page or two-up page view • Right-to-left reading mode • Post screenshots directly to Twitter, Facebook, or Reddit Chunky supports CBZ, CBR, CBT and PDF comics, and understands ComicRack and ComicBookLover tags. It can browse and download directly from iCloud Drive, Dropbox, Transporter, Google Drive, OneDrive, Amazon Cloud Drive, Box, Pogoplug, Mediafire and Copy, and you can copy files in and out with iTunes on your computer or download them via the built-in web browser. Upgrade to Pro and it'll also connect to Mac or Windows shared folders, FTP or SFTP servers, ComicStreamer, Calibre or Ubooquity libraries, and run a mini web and webDAV server you can use to copy files in and out.

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

Screenshots

bloopworm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: bloopworm at none against Chunky Comic Reader's 3. bloopworm also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Chunky Comic Reader's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.2 vs 3.9). On price, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Chunky Comic Reader sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. bloopworm asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chunky Comic Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chunky Comic Reader has 485 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of Chunky Comic Reader's written reviews are positive against 67% of bloopworm's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chunky Comic Reader ships an update every 2 months, bloopworm every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Chunky Comic Reader versus bloopworm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChunky Comic Readerbloopworm
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (485 ratings) — better3.9 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews64.2% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings485 — better19
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB140 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMichael FerendurosPrabhkirat Singh

Customer experience

Chunky Comic Reader

All ratings485 ratings
Positive77.9%
Neutral6.4%
Negative15.7%
Written reviews271 reviews
Positive64.2%
Neutral9.2%
Negative26.6%

bloopworm

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

Bugs and requests

Chunky Comic Reader

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes when opening large files
  • Inability to import comics
  • Dropbox and OneDrive integration broken
  • Deleted comics not freeing up storage
  • Slow performance on newer iPads

Requested features

6 requests
  • Vertical scrolling for webtoons
  • Metadata editing capabilities
  • Nested folder organization
  • Keyboard controls
  • Night mode/dark theme
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  • Automatic backup and sync

bloopworm

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Chunky Comic Reader

One-time3
  • Generous Tip$0.99
  • Super-Generous Tip$2.99
  • Pro Upgrade$3.99
None

bloopworm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chunky Comic Reader free?
Chunky Comic Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is bloopworm free?
bloopworm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Chunky Comic Reader or bloopworm?
Chunky Comic Reader is rated higher. Chunky Comic Reader averages 4.2 out of 5 from 485 ratings, while bloopworm averages 3.9 from 19 ratings.
Do Chunky Comic Reader or bloopworm have ads?
bloopworm shows ads; Chunky Comic Reader does not.
Which is updated more often, Chunky Comic Reader or bloopworm?
Chunky Comic Reader ships an update every 2 months, and bloopworm every 3 months. Most recently, Chunky Comic Reader was updated on September 21, 2026 and bloopworm on September 27, 2026.

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