# Jack Kirby Collector vs CaptCan Comics

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CaptCan Comics at none against Jack Kirby Collector's 17. CaptCan Comics also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 67%). Jack Kirby Collector's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jack Kirby Collector sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $139.99 per year. CaptCan Comics asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Jack Kirby Collector against 5.0 for CaptCan Comics. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 7 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Jack Kirby Collector's written reviews are positive against 94% of CaptCan Comics's.

Jack Kirby Collector ships an update every 6 weeks, CaptCan Comics monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jack Kirby Collector | CaptCan Comics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jack-kirby-collector/id720724963/reviews) | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captcan-comics/id1488953166/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **93.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 11 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [PressPad Sp. z o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/449000752) | [CaptCan Comics](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488952715) |

## What reviewers say

### Jack Kirby Collector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jack-kirby-collector/id720724963)

Explore the life and career of comic book legend Jack Kirby through a quarterly magazine. Each issue features articles, interviews, and rare artwork, authorized by the Kirby Estate. Subscribe for full yearly access to all content.

**Highlights:** Quarterly magazine issues, Features on Jack Kirby's life and career, Interviews with Kirby and colleagues, Rare and unpublished artwork, Yearly subscription for full access, Authorized by the Kirby Estate

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jack Kirby Collector | $139.99 | per year |
| Issue #1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Issue #101 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Issue #159 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue #160 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue #161 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue #157 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue #151 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Issue #64 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Issue #65 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Issue #67 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Issue #68 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Issue #69 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Issue #72 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Issue #77 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Issue #79 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Issue #54 | $11.99 | one-time |


### CaptCan Comics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/captcan-comics/id1488953166)

Discover a vast collection of back issues, graphic novels, and collectibles from Canada's premier online comic shop. Earn rewards for free new books and explore thousands of items, including graded comics.

**Highlights:** 400,000+ Back Issues, Weekly Pre-Sales, Thousands of Graphic Novels, Collectibles and Graded Comics, Earn CaptCan Cash for Free Books

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jack Kirby Collector free?

Jack Kirby Collector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is CaptCan Comics free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Jack Kirby Collector or CaptCan Comics?

Jack Kirby Collector and CaptCan Comics are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 7 ratings respectively.

### Do Jack Kirby Collector or CaptCan Comics have ads?

CaptCan Comics shows ads; Jack Kirby Collector does not.

### Which is updated more often, Jack Kirby Collector or CaptCan Comics?

Jack Kirby Collector ships an update every 6 weeks, and CaptCan Comics monthly. Most recently, Jack Kirby Collector was updated on October 24, 2026 and CaptCan Comics on October 24, 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.*