Comparison

Splash vs Grafumi

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

Head to head
About

Splash

Features
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Now on iPhone Duo with new panel reading mode! The first smart comic book reader that lets you to translate, identify, and define anything on the page. Includes an auto-translate feature for effortless reading in any language and text-to-speech features to make comics available for everyone! Whether you're looking for a manga reader for iPad or a powerful CBR reader on iPhone, Splash Reader supports all popular digital graphic novel formats — CBR, CBZ, and PDF — so you can open CBR files on iPad and CBZ files with zero hassle. Key Features: - AI-Powered Reading — Translate, ask questions, and get information about anything you select on the page - Auto-Translate — Every page is translated using AI as you read (available after purchase) - Full Manga Support — A dedicated manga reader iPad experience with RTL read mode for one book, a whole shelf, or as your default setting - All Major Formats — A complete iPad CBR CBZ reader that also handles PDF, making it the only comic reader app iPad users need - Cross-Device Sync — Sync reading progress across all your devices and the compatible native Vision Pro app - Flexible Layout — Read in single or double page format by rotating your iPad - Stay Organized — Sort your library into folders (shelves) with a landscape shelf showcase mode - Beautiful Design — Gorgeous light/dark UI that preserves the feel of the Vision Pro app Looking for the best comic book reader iPad has to offer? Whether you need a CBR reader for iPad, a CBZ reader iPad app, or a full-featured comic book app iPad users love, Splash Reader delivers. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your device's Settings app under [Your Name] → Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://splashreader.com/terms-of-use.pdf

About

Grafumi

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Your books. Your comics. Your reading space. Grafumi brings ebooks, comics, and manga together in a simple, elegant library with no ads and no in-app purchases required. Read on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Import your files, connect your personal catalogs, or discover classics from Project Gutenberg. Once downloaded or imported, your books are ready to enjoy offline. BUILD YOUR OWN LIBRARY • Read EPUB, PDF, and TXT files. • Enjoy comics and manga in CBZ and CBR formats. • Import books through the Files app, including from iCloud Drive. • Browse your collection by cover and find your next read with built-in search. READ YOUR WAY • Pick up where you left off. • Choose light mode, dark mode, or follow your device’s appearance settings. • Keep reading offline after importing or downloading your books. CONNECT YOUR BOOK CATALOGS • Browse OPDS catalogs, including those served by Calibre. • Access catalogs that require authentication. • Save your catalog settings for easy access. • Download available books straight to your library. DISCOVER CLASSICS WITH PROJECT GUTENBERG • Search Project Gutenberg for your next read. • Download available EPUB editions for free. • Revisit familiar classics or discover something unexpected. AD-FREE. SUPPORT IS OPTIONAL. Enjoy Grafumi without making any in-app purchases. If you love the app, you can support its development by buying the developer a coffee. It’s entirely optional. Open Grafumi. Find your next great read.

Screenshots

Splash4 screens
Grafumi4 screens

Verdict

The call

Splash and Grafumi are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Splash sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Grafumi sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Splash versus Grafumi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSplashGrafumi
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSplash Software, LLCArnaud de Bock

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Splash

Subscriptions2
  • Splash Unlimited Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Splash Unlimited Annual$24.991 Year
One-time3
  • 1000 Ask Tokens$4.99
  • 2500 Ask Tokens$9.99
  • Splash Pro$9.99
6 purchases

Grafumi

One-time6
  • Espresso$0.99
  • One Coffee$1.99
  • Double Coffee$3.99
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  • Coffee Treat$4.99
  • Very Generous$8.99
  • Exceptional Support$17.99

Questions

Is Splash free?
Splash is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Grafumi free?
Grafumi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Splash or Grafumi have ads?
Neither Splash nor Grafumi shows ads.

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