# ComiNAS vs Penguin

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ComiNAS at 15.1 against Penguin's 18.0. On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ComiNAS sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Penguin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ComiNAS ships an update every 5 days, Penguin every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ComiNAS | Penguin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penguin-cbz-cbr-comic-reader/id6780071705/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 78 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Takatsugu Kobayashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887437467) | [HAEDUN KIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896506869) |

## What reviewers say

### ComiNAS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cominas/id6763750575)

Access and enjoy your personal media library stored on a NAS. Stream comics, videos, ebooks, and more directly without cloud uploads. Offers offline downloads and a streamlined browsing experience.

**Highlights:** Direct NAS access via WebDAV/SMB/OPDS, Read ZIP/RAR/CBZ/CBR comics without extraction, Stream videos (MP4, MKV, AVI) from NAS, Offline downloads for comics and videos, EPUB ebook reader with customization, PDF and text file viewer, Connect to Komga/Kavita servers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ComiNAS Premium (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| ComiNAS Premium (Annual) | $9.99 | per year |
| ComiNAS Premium (Lifetime) | $29.99 | one-time |


### Penguin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penguin-cbz-cbr-comic-reader/id6780071705)

This app allows you to read your own comic collection in various formats, with on-device translation for Japanese manga. It offers a customizable reading experience and a smart bookshelf, all while prioritizing user privacy and local data processing.

**Highlights:** On-device manga translation for Japanese comics, Supports various file formats (CBZ, CBR, PDF, etc.), SMB and WebDAV network drive support, OPDS catalog compatibility, Smart bookshelf with automatic categorization, Customizable reading gestures and scrolling

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Lifetime — Buy Once | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ComiNAS free?

ComiNAS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Penguin free?

Penguin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do ComiNAS or Penguin have ads?

Neither ComiNAS nor Penguin shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ComiNAS or Penguin?

ComiNAS ships an update every 5 days, and Penguin every 3 days. Most recently, ComiNAS was updated on September 14, 2026 and Penguin on September 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*