# Moeli Reader vs Ice Comic

The clearest difference is rating: Ice Comic at 4.9 against Moeli Reader's 4.1. Ice Comic also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 58%) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Moeli Reader sells 3 one-off in-app purchases 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 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 41 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Moeli Reader's written reviews are positive against 91% of Ice Comic's.

Moeli Reader ships an update every 11 days, Ice Comic fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Moeli Reader | Ice Comic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moeli-reader/id6739447808/reviews) | **[4.9 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ice-comic-local-image-reader/id6740091263/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **41** |
| Positive reviews | 58.1% of reviews | **90.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 79 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [韦同 朱](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691008255) | [玉莹 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788209799) |

## What reviewers say

### Moeli Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moeli-reader/id6739447808)

A user-friendly ebook reader with a clean, ad-free interface. It supports a wide range of formats and offers extensive customization for reading styles, book organization, and metadata. Track your progress with detailed statistics and sync across devices.

**Highlights:** Ad-free reading experience, Supports EPUB, MOBI, AZW3, PDF, and more, Customizable reading styles, Book series and tag organization, Customizable book metadata, Reading progress statistics, Cloud synchronization

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Moeli 阅读全平台升级 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Moeli 阅读完整版 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Moeli 阅读全平台完整版 | $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 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 永久会员 | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Moeli Reader free?

Moeli Reader 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, Moeli Reader or Ice Comic?

Ice Comic is rated higher. Moeli Reader averages 4.1 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Ice Comic averages 4.9 from 41 ratings.

### Do Moeli Reader or Ice Comic have ads?

Neither Moeli Reader nor Ice Comic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Moeli Reader or Ice Comic?

Moeli Reader ships an update every 11 days, and Ice Comic fortnightly. Most recently, Moeli Reader was updated on November 8, 2026 and Ice Comic on November 8, 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.*