Comparison

Comix Reader vs AirReader

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

Head to head
About

Comix Reader

This app provides a streamlined way to read CBZ comics, manga, and webtoons on your iPhone and iPad. It organizes your files into a library, offers continuous scrolling for immersive reading, and syncs progress across devices without requiring an account. A hidden section allows for private storage of selected series.

Highlights
  • CBZ, manga, webtoon reading
  • Organized library with cover thumbnails
  • Continuous scroll for immersive reading
  • Cross-device sync via cloud folders
  • Remote library access via web server
  • Passcode-protected hidden section
  • Auto-saved bookmarks and progress
Features
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Comix Reader is a fast, focused way to read CBZ comics, manga, and webtoons on iPhone and iPad. Point it at a folder of CBZ files — on your device, in any cloud-synced folder, or on your own server — and it organizes everything into a clean library with cover thumbnails and per-series progress. CONTINUOUS SCROLL Read a whole chapter — or a whole series — without ever tapping "next page." When you reach the bottom of one chapter, the next one appends automatically. Perfect for webtoons and long-form manga. YOUR LIBRARY, YOUR FILES Comix Reader doesn't host or sell content. You bring your own CBZ files. Drop them into a folder and Comix indexes the series and chapters automatically. SYNC ACROSS DEVICES Store your library in a cloud-synced folder — including iCloud Drive — and your reading progress, favorites, and completed series stay in sync across your devices. No account required. REMOTE LIBRARY Run the included web server on your home machine and read your full library over your network or VPN — no need to copy files to every device. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT A passcode-protected Hidden section keeps selected series off the main library view, unlockable with Face ID, Touch ID, or your passcode. THOUGHTFUL READING EXPERIENCE - Crisp width-capped image decode for high-resolution webtoon pages - Lazy loading — only nearby pages stay in memory - Auto-saved bookmarks per chapter (page and scroll position) - Native edge-swipe to dismiss the reader - Continue Reading card that picks up exactly where you left off NO ADS. NO ACCOUNTS. NO TRACKING. Comix Reader collects no personal data and requires no sign-in.

About

AirReader

Features
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Your files, ready to read. AirReader opens ZIP, CBZ, and PDF files without adding them to a separate in-app library or asking you to extract them first. Choose a file from iCloud Drive, a compatible cloud service, local storage, or an external drive and start reading. Light on storage Archive contents are kept only while you read, then cleared when you close the book. There is no duplicate library to manage, and you can clear temporary files at any time. Made for focused reading - Single-page reading on iPhone and adaptive two-page spreads in landscape on iPad - Right-to-left navigation for manga and left-to-right navigation for books - Automatic resume for every file - Hardware keyboard page turning - No ads while you read AirReader is free to use. An ad may appear after you close a book and return to the file browser, never in the middle of your reading.

Screenshots

Comix Reader3 screens
AirReader3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Comix Reader at none against AirReader's shown. Comix Reader also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly). AirReader's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Comix Reader ships an update weekly, AirReader monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Comix Reader versus AirReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterComix ReaderAirReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRam SteenhautMasayuki Nagano

In-app purchases

None

Comix Reader

No in-app purchases

None

AirReader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Comix Reader free?
Comix Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AirReader free?
AirReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Comix Reader or AirReader have ads?
AirReader shows ads; Comix Reader does not.
Which is updated more often, Comix Reader or AirReader?
Comix Reader ships an update weekly, and AirReader monthly. Most recently, Comix Reader was updated on September 15, 2026 and AirReader on September 20, 2026.

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