Comparison

Candy Reader vs Bear Emu

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Candy Reader

This utility extension prevents comic readers from reverting to the first page after a short period of reading. It ensures a seamless comic reading experience without interruptions. Enjoy your comics without the frustration of being reset.

Highlights
  • Prevents page reset in comic readers
  • Seamless reading experience
  • Safari extension
  • Fixes 8-minute page revert bug
Features
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Designed to prevent your Candy comic reader from going back to page 1 around 8 minutes into reading a comic. Many people have been complaining about this issue. This safari extension enables you to read your comics without it reverting you back to page one.

About

Bear Emu

Play classic games from multiple vintage consoles on your mobile device. Offers unlimited game import and save state uploads through a subscription service.

Highlights
  • Multi-console emulation
  • Supports GBA, GBC, GB, SNES, NES, PSP, PS, WSC, SG
  • Unlimited game import
  • Upload game states
  • Subscription membership options
Features
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Bear EMU is a multi-console emulator for many vintage arcade and console systems. Systems: GBA GBC GB SNES NES PSP PS WSC SG [Automatic subscription membership instructions] 1. Service name: Bear Emu/Month (1 month), Bear Emu/3 Months (3 months), Bear Emu Subscribe Year (12 months); Unlimited game import and Upload game States 2. Price: "Bear Emu/Month" is $1.99 per month, "Bear Emu/3 Months" is $4.99 / 3 Months, and "Bear Emu Subscribe Year" is $13.99 per year 3. Accounts that purchase automatic subscription memberships will be deducted from your iTunes account 24 hours before the expiration of each monthly subscription period. After the deduction is successful, one subscription period will be extended. 4. You can suspend or terminate this service in the following ways: The method for users to cancel the automatic renewal of Apple in-app payment (IAP payment, in-app purchase) is as follows: Open the "Settings" of the Apple phone --> Enter "iTunes Store and App Store" --> Click "Apple ID", select "View Apple ID", enter the "Account Settings" page, click "Subscription", and select InCode to cancel the subscription for a continuous monthly, quarterly, or annual subscription. If the subscription is not canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, the subscription will be automatically renewed. [User Agreement] [User Privacy Agreement] https://web.shiyour.com/game/privacy

Screenshots

Candy Reader3 screens
Bear Emu3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Candy Reader at 5.0 against Bear Emu's 3.5. Candy Reader also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Bear Emu sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Candy Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Candy Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Candy Reader ships an update every 3 days, Bear Emu every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Candy Reader versus Bear Emu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCandy ReaderBear Emu
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB597 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperMark Ramrattan兴双 邓

Customer experience

Candy Reader

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bear Emu

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Candy Reader

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Bear Emu

Subscriptions3
  • Bear Emu/Month$1.991 Month
  • Bear Emu/3 Months$4.993 Months
  • Bear Emu Subscribe Year$13.991 Year

Questions

Is Candy Reader free?
Candy Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bear Emu free?
Bear Emu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Candy Reader or Bear Emu?
Candy Reader is rated higher. Candy Reader averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Bear Emu averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Candy Reader or Bear Emu have ads?
Neither Candy Reader nor Bear Emu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Candy Reader or Bear Emu?
Candy Reader ships an update every 3 days, and Bear Emu every 2 months. Most recently, Candy Reader was updated on October 2, 2026 and Bear Emu on October 5, 2026.

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