sudo xkcd vs Comic Viewer K
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
sudo xkcd
Access and enjoy all xkcd comics offline with this free app. Browse, search, and favorite comics, with features like alt-text viewing and smooth zooming. It provides a clean interface for a seamless reading experience.
- Offline access to all comics
- Search by title/keywords
- Favorites list
- Random comic button
- View alt-text
- Smooth zooming and panning
- Link to explainxkcd
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All xkcd comics are *property of Randall Munroe* and are licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 2.5 License. This app simply displays the comics that are already viewable for free on his website. This app is *free of charge* and *does not collect any data* from its users. It exists purely for the love of xkcd. General Features โ Offline access to ALL 3000+ xkcd comics (uses only a couple hundred megabytes) โ Browse chronologically โ Search by title/keywords โ Favorites List โ Button for viewing a random comic โ Download new comics by pulling down the browse list or refreshing the app. โ Clear, minimal, dark design Features within each comic โ View comic title, comic number, and release date โ Quickly view Alt-Text โ Add to Favorites List โ Swipe left and right to navigate or use arrow buttons โ Smooth zooming and panning (up to 10x scale) โ Link to "explainxkcd" (non-affiliated, community-run Wiki that attempts to explain and provide transcripts for each comic) โ Full-screen horizontal view (rotate iPhone or iPad)
Comic Viewer K
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Discover the world of your favorite science and math webcomics like never before with Comic Viewer K - the ultimate viewing experience designed for true fans and newcomers alike.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Comic Viewer K at 13.0 against sudo xkcd's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | sudo xkcd | Comic Viewer K |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | โ | Daily |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Connor Avery Shafran | Krishna Balaga |
In-app purchases
sudo xkcd
No in-app purchases
Comic Viewer K
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is sudo xkcd free?
Is Comic Viewer K free?
Do sudo xkcd or Comic Viewer K have ads?
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