# HiReader vs Ice Comic

The clearest difference is rating: Ice Comic at 4.9 against HiReader's 4.4. Ice Comic also leads on ratings volume (35 vs 10). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HiReader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 — 10 and 35 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of HiReader's written reviews are positive against 89% of Ice Comic's.

HiReader ships an update every 9 days, Ice Comic fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | HiReader | Ice Comic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hireader-epub-and-pdf-reader/id6737322638/reviews) | **[4.9 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ice-comic-local-image-reader/id6740091263/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **35** |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | **89.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [云根 付](https://appshunter.io/developer/1696464801) | [玉莹 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788209799) |

## What reviewers say

### HiReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hireader-epub-and-pdf-reader/id6737322638)

Organize and read your local ebooks with a feature-rich reader. Supports multiple formats, custom themes, and detailed reading statistics. Sync your progress across devices.

**Highlights:** Multi-format ebook support, Organize books into groups, Customizable reading layout and themes, Detailed reading statistics, Cloud sync for progress and files, Flexible document import options

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HiReader Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| HiReader Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| HiReader Pro | $19.99 | 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 HiReader free?

HiReader 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, HiReader or Ice Comic?

Ice Comic is rated higher. HiReader averages 4.4 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Ice Comic averages 4.9 from 35 ratings.

### Do HiReader or Ice Comic have ads?

Neither HiReader nor Ice Comic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HiReader or Ice Comic?

HiReader ships an update every 9 days, and Ice Comic fortnightly. Most recently, HiReader was updated on September 22, 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.*