# ComicVerse vs Longbox

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Longbox at 15.5 against ComicVerse's 17.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ComicVerse sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Longbox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ComicVerse ships an update every 2 days, Longbox every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ComicVerse | Longbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/longbox-comic-reader/id6794874811/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 55 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oye Collective](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842374806) | [NOAH REILLEY BEARUP](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794875113) |

## What reviewers say

### ComicVerse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicverse-cbr-and-cbz-reader/id6753079682)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Comic Creator Credits | $9.99 | one-time |
| AI Comic Maker Credits | $39.99 | one-time |
| Pro Comic Studio | $69.99 | one-time |


### Longbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/longbox-comic-reader/id6794874811)

This app allows you to read your existing comic book files, including CBZ, CBR, and PDF formats, directly on your device. It offers various reading modes, library management, and offline access to your collection. Premium features unlock server connections, cloud browsing, and advanced reading tools.

**Highlights:** Reads CBZ, CBR, and PDF files, Offline reading support, Customizable reading modes (fit to width/height, two-page view), Right-to-left reading for manga, Library management with search and favorites, Optional cloud server integration, EPUB novel support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Longbox Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Longbox Premium Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Longbox Premium Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ComicVerse free?

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

### Is Longbox free?

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

### Do ComicVerse or Longbox have ads?

Neither ComicVerse nor Longbox shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ComicVerse or Longbox?

ComicVerse ships an update every 2 days, and Longbox every 3 days. Most recently, ComicVerse was updated on November 5, 2026 and Longbox on October 31, 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.*