Pocket Library vs Rukomi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pocket Library
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'Pocket Library' is the most powerful comic and novel viewer that turns your smartphone and tablet into your perfect personal library. Enjoy various document formats like ZIP, CBZ, EPUB, PDF, and TXT quickly and comfortably. No need to hassle with cables to transfer files anymore. With our powerful network explorer, you can connect directly to your personal NAS or PC servers (WebDAV, FTP, SMB, etc.) to download files directly to your device! [Key Features] Ultimate Multi-Format Support • Supports comic archive files (ZIP, CBZ). • Standard EPUB support (Smartly detects comic-style EPUBs and automatically switches to a high-quality image viewer mode!). • PDF support with 'Image Extraction' (Extracts PDFs into high-quality images for comfortable reading like a comic book). • Text file (TXT) viewer support. Powerful Network Explorer & Direct Download (WebDAV / FTP / SFTP / SMB) • Fully supports WebDAV, FTP, SFTP, and SMB protocols. • Safely and quickly download files directly from your personal NAS or server to your device. • Enjoy your downloaded files with a seamless and blazing-fast offline reading experience, without needing an internet connection. Optimized Custom Viewer • Seamless ZIP/CBZ reading via background caching technology. • Supports all reading directions: right-to-left (Manga mode), vertical scrolling, and horizontal swiping. • Fully customizable touch zones (previous/next page areas) to suit your reading style. • Supports an eye-friendly e-paper mode optimized for E-Ink devices. Smart Personal Library Management • Create groups (folders) to neatly categorize and organize your added books. • Automatically remembers your last read position so you can resume exactly where you left off. Premium Benefits • Basic viewer and network features are absolutely free, allowing you to save up to 10 books in your smart library. • With a single, one-time Premium Upgrade, permanently unlock the 10-book storage limit to unlimited and completely remove all in-app banner ads! Now, enjoy your relaxing reading time anytime, anywhere with Pocket Library, without any complicated setups!
Rukomi
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Rukomi is a comic reader and local library manager built for comic collectors. Import and organize comics on your iPhone or iPad, or access remote libraries through SMB, WebDAV, or OPDS. When supported by the server and file format, you can start streaming immediately without downloading the entire file first. 【Broad Format Support】 Supports comic archives, documents, ebooks, and common image formats, including ZIP/CBZ, RAR/CBR, PDF, EPUB, MOBI/AZW/AZW3, JPG/JPEG, PNG, WEBP, GIF, HEIC/HEIF, BMP, TIFF/TIF, and SVG. No manual extraction or conversion is required—import a file and start reading. 【Open a Remote Library and Start Reading】 Connect to a computer, NAS, or remote library through SMB, WebDAV, or OPDS. Supported files are loaded on demand, so you can start reading without waiting for the entire comic to download—ideal for large collections. 【Multiple Ways to Import and Access】 Import individual files or entire folders from the Files app, or transfer comics to your local library over Wi‑Fi. You can also mount folders or connect to SMB, WebDAV, OPDS, and cloud storage to access local and remote collections in the way that works best for you. 【AI Image Enhancement】 Intelligently reduces blur and jagged edges in older comics for a more comfortable reading experience. 【A Reader Designed for Comics】 Adapts to manga, Western comics, and vertical-scroll comics with right-to-left, left-to-right, and vertical reading. Choose your preferred page transition and use two-page view, split spreads, edge cropping, and auto-read to make every session feel natural. 【Organize Your Local Library】 Manage your local collection with folders and tags. Search, sort, pin titles, and choose from multiple library layouts to find what you want quickly. Reading progress is saved automatically, so you can pick up where you left off. 【Keep Track of Every Reading Session】 View reading time, pages read, reading streaks, title rankings, and your reading calendar. Look back on your reading history and see every session add up. 【Create a Reading Space of Your Own】 Choose from multiple themes and display settings, and personalize your reading space with custom fonts and theme wallpapers. Some features require an in-app purchase to upgrade to Pro. -- Pro benefits: While your Pro access is active, you can use all advanced features included with Pro. -- Monthly (one month), quarterly (three months), and annual (one year) plans are auto-renewable subscriptions. -- Actual prices are shown at the time of purchase. Charges are converted to your local currency using the current exchange rate defined by iTunes, and payment is charged to your iTunes Account when the purchase is confirmed. 【Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Subscription Services】 -- By purchasing a monthly, quarterly, or annual subscription, you authorize Rukomi to charge the Pro subscription fee for the next billing period to your iTunes Account (the “Account”) as your current subscription period approaches its end. Your Account will be charged within 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. If payment fails because of insufficient funds, Rukomi may suspend or terminate your Pro access without further notice. -- To cancel an auto-renewable subscription on an iOS device, go to Settings → iTunes Store & App Store → Apple ID → View Apple ID → Subscriptions, then cancel the subscription. -- Privacy Policy: https://comic.teem.ink/privacy -- Terms of Service and Auto-Renewal Terms: https://comic.teem.ink/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Rukomi at none against Pocket Library's shown. Rukomi also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Pocket Library's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Pocket Library sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Rukomi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Pocket Library ships an update every 3 months, Rukomi every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pocket Library | Rukomi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 39 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | DONGSOO LEE | 添欢 谢 |
In-app purchases
Pocket Library
- Pocket Library Premium (Lifetime)$9.99
Rukomi
- yearly subscription$6.991 Year
- Pro$9.99









