Comparison

Glassy Comics vs Moonfin

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

Head to head
About

Glassy Comics

A private, powerful comic reader for iOS that imports and organizes your digital collection. Enjoy a polished reading experience with support for multiple formats and customizable reading modes. Track your progress with a local dashboard and access your library via iCloud or Wi-Fi transfer.

Highlights
  • Supports 10 file formats (PDF, EPUB, CBZ, CBR, etc.)
  • Organize library with folders, search, and filters
  • Customizable reading modes (OLED Black, Dark Gray, Sepia, Light)
  • Reading stats dashboard (streaks, pages read, activity)
  • Home screen widgets for quick access
  • Wi-Fi transfer for wireless import
  • iCloud Drive integration for syncing
Features
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Your comics. Beautifully. Glassy Comics is a private, powerful comic reader that lives entirely on your device. Import your collection, organize it your way, and read with a polished experience designed for iOS. READS EVERY FORMAT Open PDF, EPUB, CBZ, CBR, CB7, CBT, 7Z, TAR, GZ, and ZIP files, 10 formats, all handled natively with no server or conversion step required. YOUR LIBRARY, YOUR WAY Browse comics in a visual grid or compact list. Organize with folders, search by title, filter by read status, and bulk-select to move, rename, or delete. Smart reading progress is tied to file content, so it survives renames and moves. A READER BUILT FOR COMICS Swipe or tap through pages with fluid animations. Use the thumbnail scrubber to jump to any page instantly. Read single pages or two-page spreads. Choose from four reading modes — OLED Black, Dark Gray, Sepia, and Light — with optional page tint. Supports both left-to-right and right-to-left reading for manga. READING STATS DASHBOARD Track your reading streaks, total pages read, weekly activity, and session history, all computed locally on your device. No account needed, no data leaves your phone. WIDGETS & SPOTLIGHT Four home screen widgets keep your reading front and center: Continue Reading, Reading Streak, Weekly Activity, and Library Shelf. Comics are also indexed in Spotlight for instant search from anywhere on your device. CONNECT TO KOMGA & JELLYFIN Link your Komga or Jellyfin server to browse and read your hosted library right inside the app. Your self-hosted collection, wherever you are. WIFI TRANSFER Import comics wirelessly from any computer on your local network. No cables, no cloud accounts. STORE YOUR COMICS IN iCLOUD Keep your library in iCloud Drive so your comics are available on all your devices and right inside the Files app. Your reading progress syncs too, so you can pick up exactly where you left off. PRIVACY FIRST No cloud dependency, no data harvesting, no account required. Your library is fully under your control. FREE TO TRY Read your first 3 comics at no cost. Like what you see? A single one-time purchase unlocks everything, no subscriptions.

About

Moonfin

Access your personal media libraries from Jellyfin, Emby, and Plex on iOS, macOS, and tvOS. Stream, download, and manage content with a modern interface, including live TV and retro gaming.

Highlights
  • Stream and manage personal media
  • Offline playback downloads
  • Live TV and DVR browsing
  • Retro game emulation
  • Multi-server support
  • Customizable interface
  • Cross-device settings sync
Features
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Moonfin brings your Jellyfin, Emby, and Plex experience to iOS, macOS, and tvOS in one polished app. Whether you're on the couch or on the go, Moonfin makes it easy to browse, stream, and manage your personal media library with a fast, modern interface built for every screen size. To use Moonfin, you'll need your own Jellyfin, Emby, or Plex server. With Moonfin, you can: • Watch movies, shows, and music from your personal library • Use one app across tvOS and mobile • Download media for offline playback • Browse and play Live TV and DVR content (server setup required) • Watch trailers directly in the app • Play retro games from your server's game library with built-in emulators, gamepad support, and save states that sync between devices (Moonfin plugin required, no games included) • Request new content with Seerr integration • Connect multiple servers and browse them in one place • Customize your home screen, navigation, and playback behavior • Sync compatible settings across devices with the Moonfin plugin • Use advanced playback controls for subtitles, audio tracks, and more Moonfin is a third-party client built with love for the Jellyfin, Emby, and Plex communities.

Screenshots

Glassy Comics4 screens
Moonfin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Moonfin at none against Glassy Comics's 1. Moonfin also leads on ratings volume (90 vs 14) and device support (4 vs 2). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Glassy Comics sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Moonfin asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Glassy Comics holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Moonfin has 90 ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Glassy Comics's written reviews are positive against 81% of Moonfin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Glassy Comics versus Moonfin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlassy ComicsMoonfin
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (14 ratings) — better4.5 (90 ratings)
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better80.9% of reviews
Number of ratings1490 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyWeekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB156 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFernando BunnAXL NUNEZ

Customer experience

Glassy Comics

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

Moonfin

All ratings85 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral4.7%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive80.9%
Neutral8.8%
Negative10.3%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Glassy Comics

One-time1
  • Glassy Comics Pro$6.99
None

Moonfin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Glassy Comics free?
Glassy Comics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Moonfin free?
Moonfin is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Glassy Comics or Moonfin?
Glassy Comics is rated higher. Glassy Comics averages 4.7 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Moonfin averages 4.5 from 90 ratings.
Do Glassy Comics or Moonfin have ads?
Neither Glassy Comics nor Moonfin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Glassy Comics or Moonfin?
Glassy Comics ships an update weekly, and Moonfin weekly. Most recently, Glassy Comics was updated on November 9, 2026 and Moonfin on November 9, 2026.

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