# Chunky Comic Reader vs Comic Reader

The clearest difference is rating: Comic Reader at 4.6 against Chunky Comic Reader's 4.2. Comic Reader also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 64%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Chunky Comic Reader's advantage is ratings volume (505 vs 43) 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 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 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chunky Comic Reader has 505 ratings behind it against 43, 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 85% of Comic Reader's.

Chunky Comic Reader ships an update every 2 months, Comic Reader fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chunky Comic Reader | Comic Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (505 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chunky-comic-reader/id663567628/reviews) | **[4.6 (43 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-reader-manga-cbz-cbr/id6504741382/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **505** | 43 |
| Positive reviews | 64.2% of reviews | **85.2% 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-reader-manga-cbz-cbr/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 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Chunky Comic Reader or Comic Reader?

Comic Reader is rated higher. Chunky Comic Reader averages 4.2 out of 5 from 505 ratings, while Comic Reader averages 4.6 from 43 ratings.

### Do Chunky Comic Reader or Comic Reader have ads?

Neither Chunky Comic Reader nor Comic Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Chunky Comic Reader or Comic Reader?

Chunky Comic Reader ships an update every 2 months, and Comic Reader fortnightly. Most recently, Chunky Comic Reader was updated on October 21, 2026 and Comic Reader on October 30, 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.*