思古 vs Ice Comic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
思古
Immerse yourself in classical Chinese texts with customizable layouts, fonts, and reading themes. Annotate, bookmark, and organize your library with ease, and sync across devices via iCloud. Features include a vast digital library and a unique card-based note review system.
- Vertical text layout
- Customizable ancient fonts
- Multiple reading themes
- Bookmark and annotation tools
- Multi-level table of contents
- iCloud backup and sync
- Single character lookup
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排版:文字竖排,双字夹注,层级低格,跟随屏幕尺寸变化自动排版。 字体:生僻字显示;六种古风字体选择;古籍原字、标准繁体、简体切换;有无标点切换;有无注疏切换;字体大小调节。 样式:六种阅读主题色选择;纯粹文字、四周单边、四周双边切换;有无界栏切换;亮度调节;暗黑模式。 批注:做书签、标划线、记笔记;点击跳转。 目录:多级目录;鱼尾样式;点击跳转对应位置。 书库:经、史、子、集、佛、道分类;合集书单;古籍详情展示。 笔记:卡片笔记,随机回顾你的笔记,多种样式可配置。 分享:书名、作者、章节、日期显隐;图片高度调节;多种样式可配置。 分组:当前分组记忆;分组排序;分组内书籍排序;批量操作。 同步:iCloud 自动备份;跨设备同步。 查询:选中单字,在多个汉字字典网站查询。 无论是研读经典,还是随手翻阅,这款应用都将带来沉浸式的古籍阅读体验。
Ice Comic
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.
- 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
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Supports importing and parsing files in EPUB, PDF, MOBI, ZIP (CBZ), 7Z, RAR (CBR), TAR, and more. Also supports nested compressed files, automatically categorizing multiple resources into folders. Features bookshelf customization, allowing you to create and manage folders freely. Automatically records reading progress and bookmarks so you can return to your favorite moments anytime. Supports auto-scrolling, freeing your hands for effortless reading. Key Features: • Local Manga Reading: Enjoy your manga anytime, anywhere without an internet connection. • Photo Storage & Browsing: Not just a bookshelf, but also a private photo album. • Multiple import methods: Supports importing files via Share, iTunes, Wi-Fi transfer, WebDAV, and more. • Wide File Format Support: Compatible with EPUB, MOBI, ZIP, RAR, 7Z, CBZ, CBR, PDF, JPEG, PNG, etc. • AI Image Enhancement with Multiple Models to Choose From • Bookshelf Management: Organize your collection with customizable folders. • Manga Translation: Read foreign-language manga with ease. • Supports Nested Compressed Files: Read directly without manual extraction. [Lifetime Membership] Lifetime Membership: $5.99 Lifetime Membership: $9.99 [About Subscriptions] Auto-renewing Monthly Plan: $0.99/month Prices may vary by region. The subscription fee will be charged to your iTunes account and will automatically renew 24 hours before the end of each billing period. To cancel auto-renewal, go to “Settings” → “iTunes & App Store” → tap your “Apple ID” → “View Apple ID” → “Subscriptions” → Cancel the subscription. Membership Terms: https://www.icereading.com/membership Privacy Policy: https://www.icereading.com/privacy If you have any questions or need support, feel free to contact us through: • Leaving a review on the App Store • In-app feedback • Email: luk22728@gmail.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Ice Comic at 41 against 思古's 4. Ice Comic also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. 思古 sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for 思古 against 4.9 for Ice Comic. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ice Comic has 41 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 91% and 91% positive.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 思古 | Ice Comic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) | 4.9 (41 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 91.3% of reviews — better | 90.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 41 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 173 MB | 145 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 世浩 郭 | 玉莹 王 |
Customer experience
思古
Ice Comic
In-app purchases
思古
- 每月$2.991 Month
- 每年7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- 终身$89.99
Ice Comic
- Monthly$0.991 Month
- Lifetime$4.99
- 永久会员$7.99
- 永久会员$9.99









