Comparison

ComicViewer 2 vs Versa

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

Head to head
About

ComicViewer 2

Easily view comic books from cloud storage or RSS feeds. Supports PDF, ZIP, and CBZ files, including password-protected ones. Keep track of your reading with favorites and history.

Highlights
  • Cloud service integration (Dropbox, Google Drive)
  • RSS feed support
  • Opens PDF, ZIP, and CBZ files
  • Password-protected file compatibility
  • Favorites and reading history
Features
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PDF or zip-archived comic viewer on cloud services. Cloud Services: * Dropbox * GoogleDrive * RSS Feed Features: * Universal. * Can open pdf, .zip or .cbz files. * Compatible with password locked files. * Favorites. * History.

About

Versa

Features
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Versa β€” Manga & Comic Reader for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch Read the comics on your NAS or device, just as they are. No copying, no syncing first. Open your library straight from a NAS or PC on the same Wi-Fi network and start reading. WHAT YOU CAN DO β–  Read straight from your NAS or device Connect to your NAS or PC over SMB and open ZIP, CBZ, RAR, CBR, 7Z, CB7, TAR, CBT, PDF, EPUB and image folders. Covers are lined up on your bookshelf automatically, and large files are streamed whenever possible so you can start reading sooner. β–  Jump to any page in a swipe Drag the page slider to see live page previews and land on the exact scene you want. Auto-advance, bookmarks and custom cover thumbnails are all one tap away in the reader menu. β–  Pick up right where you left off History and Continue Reading take you back to your last page instantly, and show how far you got in each book. Within the same folder, moving to the next or previous volume is seamless. β–  Two-page spreads, done right On iPad, Mac or iPhone in landscape, read two pages side by side just like a printed book. Show the cover on its own, or shift the page offset to fix misaligned spreads. Right-to-left or left-to-right reading and page-turn direction are fully adjustable. β–  Novels, made for comfortable reading Read EPUB and text novels in a dedicated novel viewer. Switch between vertical and horizontal text, change the font and size, and enjoy full ruby text support. β–  Edit and restore your archives (Pro) Reorder, delete and split pages inside ZIP, EPUB, RAR and PDF archives. Fix faded scans with brightness, contrast, sepia and hue adjustments, upscale image quality, and convert between formats. Save your favorite adjustments as presets. β–  In sync across iPhone, iPad and Mac Reading progress, bookmarks, history and registered folders sync through iCloud. Start a book on your iPhone and continue on your iPad or Mac. β–  Read on Apple Watch Open your iPhone bookshelf right from your wrist. Turn pages with the Digital Crown and double-tap to zoom. Perfect for a few spare minutes. β–  Komga and Kavita support (Pro) Browse your Komga or Kavita libraries from the bookshelf, with offline downloads for reading anywhere. β–  Lock your private folders Protect folders with a passcode or Face ID. β–  Try it right away Versa includes a demo comic and novel, so you can explore the reader even without a NAS or server. SUPPORTED FORMATS Image folders / ZIP / CBZ / RAR / CBR / 7Z / CB7 / TAR / CBT / PDF / EPUB / Text (TXT) GREAT FOR - Anyone who keeps a comic collection on a NAS - Reading the same library on iPhone, iPad and Mac - Readers who want spreads and page turns set up just the way they like - Restoring faded scans or fixing page order in old archives PRICING Try every Pro feature free for the first 7 days. Basic reading from local storage and SMB stays free. (Free version: 1 registered folder, 5 folder bookmarks and 1 playlist) Pro removes ads and unlocks Komga / Kavita, offline downloads, unlimited playlists, and archive editing, color correction, upscaling and format conversion. Quad-A Digital

Screenshots

ComicViewer 22 screens
Versa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Versa at Free against ComicViewer 2's $0.99. ComicViewer 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

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

Versa is free to download; ComicViewer 2 costs $0.99 up front. Versa sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ComicViewer 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
ComicViewer 2 versus Versa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterComicViewer 2Versa
Price$0.99Free β€” better
Positive reviews44.4% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
MonetizationPaidβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS11.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size22 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNaomoto Niwayamayuya takahara

In-app purchases

None

ComicViewer 2

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Versa

One-time1
  • Versa Pro$5.99

Questions

Is ComicViewer 2 free?
ComicViewer 2 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Versa free?
Versa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ComicViewer 2 or Versa have ads?
Neither ComicViewer 2 nor Versa shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ComicViewer 2 or Versa?
ComicViewer 2 ships an update every 5 weeks, and Versa every 5 weeks. Most recently, ComicViewer 2 was updated on October 7, 2026 and Versa on October 12, 2026.

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