# Chunky Comic Reader vs Comic Reader CBR, CBZ & PDF

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Comic Reader CBR, CBZ & PDF at 87% against Chunky Comic Reader's 64%. Comic Reader CBR, CBZ & PDF also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Chunky Comic Reader's advantage is ratings volume (485 vs 36) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chunky Comic Reader sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Comic Reader CBR, CBZ & PDF sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Comic Reader CBR, CBZ & PDF holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chunky Comic Reader has 485 ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Chunky Comic Reader's written reviews are positive against 87% of Comic Reader CBR, CBZ & PDF's.

Chunky Comic Reader ships an update every 2 months, Comic Reader CBR, CBZ & PDF fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chunky Comic Reader | Comic Reader CBR, CBZ & PDF |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (485 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chunky-comic-reader/id663567628/reviews) | **[4.5 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-reader-cbr-cbz-and-pdf/id6504741382/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **485** | 36 |
| Positive reviews | 64.2% of reviews | **87.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 26 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Michael Ferenduros](https://appshunter.io/developer/650613081) | [Alexandre Guidet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508644490) |

## What reviewers say

### Chunky Comic Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chunky-comic-reader/id663567628)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Generous Tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super-Generous Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Fast and smooth performance
- 💡 Great organization and sorting options
- 🔒 Secure and ad-free
- 👍 Excellent comic reading experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🐛 Syncing and connectivity issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems with newer devices
- 🐛 Lost reading progress
- 🐛 Unreliable file management

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Vertical scrolling for webtoons
- Metadata editing capabilities
- Nested folder organization
- Keyboard controls
- Night mode/dark theme


### Comic Reader CBR, CBZ & PDF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-reader-cbr-cbz-and-pdf/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 Chunky Comic Reader free?

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

### Is Comic Reader CBR, CBZ & PDF free?

Comic Reader CBR, CBZ & PDF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Chunky Comic Reader or Comic Reader CBR, CBZ & PDF?

Comic Reader CBR, CBZ & PDF is rated higher. Chunky Comic Reader averages 4.2 out of 5 from 485 ratings, while Comic Reader CBR, CBZ & PDF averages 4.5 from 36 ratings.

### Do Chunky Comic Reader or Comic Reader CBR, CBZ & PDF have ads?

Neither Chunky Comic Reader nor Comic Reader CBR, CBZ & PDF shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chunky Comic Reader or Comic Reader CBR, CBZ & PDF?

Chunky Comic Reader ships an update every 2 months, and Comic Reader CBR, CBZ & PDF fortnightly. Most recently, Chunky Comic Reader was updated on October 10, 2026 and Comic Reader CBR, CBZ & PDF on October 13, 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.*