# Comic Seer vs Longbox

The clearest difference is rating: Comic Seer at 5.0 against Longbox's 4.0. Comic Seer also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 days). Longbox's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Comic Seer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Longbox sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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

Comic Seer ships an update every 2 days, Longbox every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Comic Seer | Longbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-seer-drm-free-reader/id6785295084/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 | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 26 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Adam Jordan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670384084) | [NOAH REILLEY BEARUP](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794875113) |

## What reviewers say

### Comic Seer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-seer-drm-free-reader/id6785295084)

A private, fast reader for your existing digital comics. Supports various file formats and offers a clean, comic-native interface across Apple devices. Enjoy offline reading with no accounts or tracking.

**Highlights:** Supports CBZ, CBR, CBT, PDF, and image folders, Private, no accounts or tracking, Offline reading, Smooth single/two-page layouts, Automatic wide-page handling, Cloud Sync for progress and bookmarks

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sidekick Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hero Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


### 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 Comic Seer free?

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

### Is Longbox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Comic Seer or Longbox?

Comic Seer is rated higher. Comic Seer averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Longbox averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Comic Seer or Longbox have ads?

Neither Comic Seer nor Longbox shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Comic Seer or Longbox?

Comic Seer ships an update every 2 days, and Longbox every 3 days. Most recently, Comic Seer was updated on November 5, 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.*