# Tsundoku vs Longbox

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tsundoku at none against Longbox's 3. Longbox's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 26.0). 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. Tsundoku asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tsundoku | Longbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/longbox-comic-reader/id6794874811/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Size | 5 MB | 74 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kiran Ramjisingh](https://appshunter.io/developer/6791372037) | [NOAH REILLEY BEARUP](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794875113) |

## What reviewers say

### Tsundoku

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tsundoku-manga-and-book-reader/id6791371915)

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

**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 Tsundoku free?

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

### Is Longbox free?

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

### Do Tsundoku or Longbox have ads?

Neither Tsundoku nor Longbox shows ads.

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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.*