# Penguin vs PixComic

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PixComic at none against Penguin's 1. Penguin's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Penguin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PixComic asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Penguin | PixComic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penguin-cbz-cbr-comic-reader/id6780071705/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 120 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HAEDUN KIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896506869) | [PIXDYNE PTY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778511899) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 | $3.99 | one-time |


### PixComic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixcomic-manga-reader/id6800188557)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Penguin free?

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

### Is PixComic free?

PixComic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Penguin or PixComic have ads?

PixComic shows ads; Penguin does not.

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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.*