Comparison

ComicDeck vs Readive

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

Head to head
About

ComicDeck

Features
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Welcome to ComicDeck, the ultimate premium comic, manga, and webtoon reader. Designed for comic lovers who want both cutting-edge technology and nostalgic aesthetics, ComicDeck transforms your digital library into a stunning, interactive experience. THE 3D NEWSSTAND Step into a beautifully rendered, interactive 3D virtual kiosk. Swipe to spin your collection, tap to pull a book from the shelf, and dive right into the action. Customize your space with built-in environments (Eclipse, Vortex, Walnut) or your own photos. SMART PANEL ZOOM Reading on an iPhone? Double-tap any page and let our CoreML-powered AI automatically detect the comic panels. Tap the edges of your screen to effortlessly glide through the action, frame by frame. NAS & OPDS STREAMING Don't waste storage space. Connect directly to your home server via WebDAV (Local IP or DDNS) or OPDS catalogs like Komga and Kavita. Stream your comics instantly without downloading the full file, or download them for offline reading. VINTAGE PAPER & VISUAL ENHANCEMENTS Make digital feel physical. Apply authentic vintage textures like Newsprint or Old Paper directly to your pages. Got low-res scans? Instantly crisp them up using our built-in CoreImage contrast, noise-reduction, and sharpness filters. READ YOUR WAY β€’ Seamlessly read CBZ, CBR, ZIP, RAR, and PDF files. β€’ Read Left-to-Right, Right-to-Left (Manga Mode), or vertically (Webtoons). β€’ Turn pages with gorgeous 3D Page Curls, Cross Fades, or Slides. β€’ Organize your collection into Box or Stacked folders with custom cover art. EFFORTLESS TRANSFERS Start the built-in Wi-Fi server to drag and drop comics directly from your computer's web browser straight to your device. Upgrade to ComicDeck Pro to unlock the full 3D Newsstand, premium page transitions, advanced background customizations, and unlimited OPDS/NAS cloud streaming!

About

Readive

Features
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Read EPUB, PDF and comics. Listen to audiobooks. Readive brings your own files together in one library on iPhone and iPad, so you can pick up where you left off. BRING YOUR OWN BOOKS - Import EPUB, PDF, TXT, CBZ, CBR, ZIP, RAR, 7z and audio files such as MP3. - Browse and import from SMB/NAS, FTP/SFTP, WebDAV, OPDS, Dropbox and OneDrive. - Connect to BookManager on your local network to read and import books from your PC. - Keep downloaded books on your device for offline reading. - Use Find on the web (Beta) to browse free ebooks and audiobooks from external sources and import supported files. Check each work’s rights, terms of use and availability in your country. Downloads may be limited by source or title, and the Beta feature may change or end. READ YOUR WAY - Adjust fonts, themes, page direction and viewing options. - Read comics with zoom, image filters and support for password-protected archives. - Choose the original layout or optimized reading view for EPUB. - Save bookmarks and highlights, and return to your reading position. LISTEN AS YOU READ - Play audiobooks and resume from your saved position. - Listen to supported text with text-to-speech. - Use playback speed controls and a sleep timer. KEEP TRACK OF YOUR READING - Organize your library into collections. - View reading history, a reading calendar and daily activity. - Add book ratings and keep track of your progress. FREE AND PREMIUM Readive works without a Readive account. The free version includes ads. Optional Premium removes ads and adds themes, fonts, reading insights, reading music and the optional Supertonic offline TTS model. Reading music and the offline TTS model require separate downloads. Imported files are stored on your device. Optional cloud connections and sync use the services you choose. Supported formats and features depend on the file and operating system. Subscriptions are billed through your App Store account and can be managed or canceled in device settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ComicDeck4 screens
Readive4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Readive at none against ComicDeck's 4. Readive also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months). ComicDeck's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. ComicDeck sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Readive asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ComicDeck ships an update every 2 months, Readive every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
ComicDeck versus Readive: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterComicDeckReadive
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β€” betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size69 MB131 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAttila Juhassungbin jung

In-app purchases

4 purchases

ComicDeck

One-time4
  • Buy Me a Coffee$1.99
  • Buy Me a Coffee$4.99
  • ComicDeck Pro$6.99
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  • Buy Me a Coffee$9.99
None

Readive

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ComicDeck free?
ComicDeck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Readive free?
Readive is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ComicDeck or Readive have ads?
Readive shows ads; ComicDeck does not.
Which is updated more often, ComicDeck or Readive?
ComicDeck ships an update every 2 months, and Readive every 5 days. Most recently, ComicDeck was updated on October 14, 2026 and Readive on October 17, 2026.

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