Comparison

Glassy Comics vs UP

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 and powerful comic reader for iOS that supports numerous file formats. Organize your library, customize your reading experience, and track your progress locally. Seamlessly import comics via Wi-Fi or iCloud.

Highlights
  • Supports 10 file formats (CBZ, CBR, PDF, EPUB, etc.)
  • Organize library with folders and filters
  • Customizable reading modes and animations
  • Local reading stats dashboard
  • Home screen widgets and Spotlight search
  • Connects to Komga and Jellyfin servers
  • Wi-Fi transfer and iCloud storage
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

UP

Features
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What should I watch now, why, and how far am I from being ready? UP answers the question every fan asks before each premiere. Instead of listing everything that exists, it starts from a destination, the movie or series you want to see, and builds the path there with only what matters. HOW IT WORKS • Pick the universe in focus and your destination. • Follow the journey step by step: Home shows what to watch now, the trail to the premiere and what comes next. • Finished a movie? One tap on "Mark as watched" and your journey moves forward. FEATURES • Curated journeys: picked and ordered by hand, not an automatic list. • Progress, a countdown and a suggested daily or weekly pace to make it in time. • Your history counts: what you've already watched counts toward journeys, no rewatching required. • Timeline by release date, with filters, sorting and a search that understands original titles and nicknames. • Series episode by episode, with progress for each season. • No jumping ahead: anything not yet released stays locked until its date. • Where to watch: see which streaming services carry each title. • Many universes, one app: superheroes and giant monsters to start. • No account, no login: your progress stays on your device and syncs through your private iCloud. • Portuguese and English, night mode, comic-paper mode and a Home Screen widget. UP PRO UP is free, with discreet banners on Home and Timeline. The UP Pro subscription removes ads and unlocks every alternate app icon. • Monthly and yearly plans, with a 7-day free trial on your first subscription. The price is shown in the app before you buy. • Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and the renewal is charged within the 24 hours before that end. • Manage or cancel in Settings > [your name] > Subscriptions. • Family Sharing supported. Terms of Use (EULA): https://up.agivigir.tech/en/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://up.agivigir.tech/en/privacy/ NOTICES UP - Universe Path is an independent, unofficial app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the studios or rights holders of the franchises shown. All trademarks and images belong to their respective owners. Where-to-watch data is provided by JustWatch through TMDB. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.

Screenshots

Glassy Comics4 screens
UP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Glassy Comics at none against UP's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Glassy Comics sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and UP sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Glassy Comics ships an update weekly, UP fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Glassy Comics versus UP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGlassy ComicsUP
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB75 MB
Age rating+49+
DeveloperFernando BunnArthur Givigir

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Glassy Comics

One-time1
  • Glassy Comics Pro$6.99
2 purchases

UP

Subscriptions2
  • UP Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
  • UP Pro Yearly$7.991 Year

Questions

Is Glassy Comics free?
Glassy Comics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UP free?
UP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Glassy Comics or UP have ads?
UP shows ads; Glassy Comics does not.
Which is updated more often, Glassy Comics or UP?
Glassy Comics ships an update weekly, and UP fortnightly. Most recently, Glassy Comics was updated on October 31, 2026 and UP on October 24, 2026.

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