# BookSavr Comic & Manga Reader vs Longbox

The clearest difference is rating: BookSavr Comic & Manga Reader at 5.0 against Longbox's 4.0. BookSavr Comic & Manga Reader also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3). Longbox's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 days) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Longbox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. BookSavr Comic & Manga Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

BookSavr Comic & Manga Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.

BookSavr Comic & Manga Reader ships an update every 11 days, Longbox every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BookSavr Comic & Manga Reader | Longbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/booksavr-comic-and-manga-reader/id6779725447/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/longbox-comic-reader/id6794874811/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 44 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.5 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [James Locker](https://appshunter.io/developer/6779725449) | [NOAH REILLEY BEARUP](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794875113) |

## What reviewers say

### BookSavr Comic & Manga Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/booksavr-comic-and-manga-reader/id6779725447)

Manage your personal comic, manga, and book collection with this self-hosted library hub. Stream your media instantly from your Windows Server to native client apps on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Enjoy a customizable reader with features like double-page spreads and multi-color bookmarking.

**Highlights:** Self-hosted library hub, Stream media from Windows Server, Native client apps for Mac, iPhone, iPad, Customizable reader engine, Double-page spread support, Multi-color bookmarking, Local network streaming

**In-app purchases:** none


### Longbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/longbox-comic-reader/id6794874811)

This app allows you to read your existing comic book files, including CBZ, CBR, and PDF formats, directly on your device. It offers various reading modes, library management, and offline access to your collection. Premium features unlock server connections, cloud browsing, and advanced reading tools.

**Highlights:** Reads CBZ, CBR, and PDF files, Offline reading support, Customizable reading modes (fit to width/height, two-page view), Right-to-left reading for manga, Library management with search and favorites, Optional cloud server integration, EPUB novel support

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Longbox Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Longbox Premium Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Longbox Premium Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BookSavr Comic & Manga Reader free?

BookSavr Comic & Manga Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Longbox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BookSavr Comic & Manga Reader or Longbox?

BookSavr Comic & Manga Reader is rated higher. BookSavr Comic & Manga Reader averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Longbox averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do BookSavr Comic & Manga Reader or Longbox have ads?

Neither BookSavr Comic & Manga Reader nor Longbox shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BookSavr Comic & Manga Reader or Longbox?

BookSavr Comic & Manga Reader ships an update every 11 days, and Longbox every 3 days. Most recently, BookSavr Comic & Manga Reader was updated on October 31, 2026 and Longbox on October 31, 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.*