# Manga Capsule vs Ice Comic

The clearest difference is rating: Ice Comic at 4.9 against Manga Capsule's 4.4. Ice Comic also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Manga Capsule sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Ice Comic sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ice Comic holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 17 and 35 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 90% and 89% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Manga Capsule | Ice Comic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manga-capsule-ai-comic-reader/id6737119574/reviews) | **[4.9 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ice-comic-local-image-reader/id6740091263/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 17 | **35** |
| Positive reviews | **90.0% of reviews** | 89.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 173 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.3 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [景 贺](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774682580) | [玉莹 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788209799) |

## What reviewers say

### Manga Capsule

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manga-capsule-ai-comic-reader/id6737119574)

This app is a reader for manga enthusiasts, offering a seamless cross-device experience for collecting and enjoying comics. It supports multiple file formats and storage options, with customizable reading modes and AI-powered image enhancement.

**Highlights:** Cross-device reading sync, Supports EPUB, MOBI, PDF, ZIP, RAR, JPG, PNG, Connects to WebDAV, SMB, Aliyun Drive, Multiple reading modes (RTL, LTR, vertical), AI upscaling for low-resolution images, Smart bookshelf organization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| 连续包季 | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Plan | $9.99 | per year |
| 终身会员·内测专享 | Free | one-time |
| 活动买断 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 活动买断 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $9.99 | one-time |


### Ice Comic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ice-comic-local-image-reader/id6740091263)

This app allows you to read various digital book and comic formats locally on your device. It supports numerous file types, offers organizational tools like customizable folders, and includes features for a smoother reading experience such as auto-scrolling and progress saving.

**Highlights:** Supports EPUB, PDF, MOBI, ZIP, RAR, and more, Organize with customizable folders, Automatic reading progress and bookmark saving, Auto-scrolling for hands-free reading, Import via Share, iTunes, Wi-Fi, WebDAV, AI image enhancement, Manga translation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Lifetime | $4.99 | one-time |
| 永久会员 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 永久会员 | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Manga Capsule free?

Manga Capsule is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ice Comic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Manga Capsule or Ice Comic?

Ice Comic is rated higher. Manga Capsule averages 4.4 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Ice Comic averages 4.9 from 35 ratings.

### Do Manga Capsule or Ice Comic have ads?

Neither Manga Capsule nor Ice Comic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Manga Capsule or Ice Comic?

Manga Capsule ships an update fortnightly, and Ice Comic fortnightly. Most recently, Manga Capsule was updated on September 24, 2026 and Ice Comic on September 22, 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.*