Comparison

Paper Comic Reader vs Capes

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

Head to head
About

Paper Comic Reader

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Paper Comic Reader is a fast, private, native reader for your CBZ comics. No account, no cloud, no ads, no tracking — just your comics, on your device. BUILT FOR READING • Open CBZ (ZIP) comic archives instantly. • Full-screen, paged reader tuned for smooth, high-frame-rate page turns on ProMotion. • A signature paper reading mode — warm paper texture, grain and show-through you can dial in. • Double-page spreads in landscape, pinch to zoom, tap or swipe to turn. • Jump anywhere from a page grid. YOUR LIBRARY • Discover and Recents carousels put the comic you reach for next front and centre. • Bookmark any page — each bookmark keeps a thumbnail so you find it at a glance. • Reads ComicInfo.xml metadata: series, issue, credits and a story index in a clean detail view. • A home-screen widget brings back the comic you read last. • Light and dark mode. BRING YOUR OWN COMICS • Import from anywhere the Files app can reach — your device, iCloud Drive, or a file server. • Point it at a folder and every comic shows up; each downloads when you open it, and a download can be removed again to save space while the entry stays. • See your CBZ covers as thumbnails right in the Files app. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No sign-in, no analytics, no data collection. Everything stays on your device.

About

Capes

Features
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Dive into your favorite stories with Capes, the ultimate smart reader designed for comic book, manga, and graphic novel enthusiasts. Fast, clean, and completely customizable, Capes turns your iPad and iPhone into the perfect digital library. Whether you are reading classic American comics in single-page mode or scrolling through the latest webtoons, Capes adapts to your reading style instantly. Key Features: Universal Format Support: Seamlessly import and read CBZ, ZIP, and PDF files. Smart Layouts: Choose between Single Page, Double Page, or Webtoon scrolling modes. Custom Reading Filters: Protect your eyes and enhance older comics with Grayscale, Sepia, and Invert filters. Detailed Reading Statistics: Track your reading habits, see how many pages you've read, and monitor completed series. Incognito Mode: Read privately without saving history or progress. Volume Key Navigation: Turn pages effortlessly using your device's physical volume buttons. Perfect Fit: Smart image sizing options (Fit Height, Fit Width, Auto) to match any screen. Organize your collection, customize your reading experience, and pick up exactly where you left off. Your entire comic universe, now in one place.

Screenshots

Paper Comic Reader4 screens
Capes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Capes at 15.5 against Paper Comic Reader's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

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

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Paper Comic Reader versus Capes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaper Comic ReaderCapes
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUlf SchusterGUVEN DOLAS

In-app purchases

None

Paper Comic Reader

No in-app purchases

None

Capes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Paper Comic Reader free?
Paper Comic Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Capes free?
Capes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Paper Comic Reader or Capes have ads?
Neither Paper Comic Reader nor Capes shows ads.

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