# Comic Geeks vs Ultimate Comic Reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Comic Geeks at 77% against Ultimate Comic Reader's 20%. Comic Geeks also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Ultimate Comic Reader's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 14.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ultimate Comic Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Comic Geeks asks for nothing beyond the download.

Comic Geeks holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Comic Geeks has 4.4K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Comic Geeks's written reviews are positive against 20% of Ultimate Comic Reader's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Comic Geeks | Ultimate Comic Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-geeks/id874775221/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-comic-reader/id1205478657/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.4K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **77.0% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 82 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jordan Blanco](https://appshunter.io/developer/874775224) | [Tamer Abdel-Baset](https://appshunter.io/developer/375954576) |

## What reviewers say

### Comic Geeks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-geeks/id874775221)

Manage your comic book collection and stay updated on new releases. Track your pull list, catalog your comics with scanning features, and discover new books through community reviews. It's a digital hub for comic enthusiasts to organize and discuss their passion.

**Highlights:** Track comic collection, Manage pull lists, Browse new releases, Scan comics with barcode/cover, Community reviews and discussion, Create wish lists, Mark issues as read

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent for tracking new releases
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 🔒 Secure and reliable
- 🌟 Fantastic community and engagement
- 💯 Essential app for comic fans and collectors

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy at times
- 🔍 Search functionality needs improvement
- 📚 Missing some older/obscure comics in database
- 🔀 Difficulty managing large collections
- 🙈 Negative and toxic community comments

**Reported bugs**

- Login and account recovery issues
- Inconsistent data and release date information
- Freezing and performance problems
- Incorrect or missing comic details
- Syncing issues between app and website

**Requested features**

- Sort by value or condition for collection
- Ability to track re-reads and multiple copies
- Character-focused views and analytics
- Seamless barcode scanning for all comics
- Customizable pull list and reading order


### Ultimate Comic Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-comic-reader/id1205478657)

This free comic reader app allows you to import and read DRM-free comics in CBR and CBZ formats on your iOS devices. It offers a clean interface, smooth scrolling, zoom capabilities, and various import options from cloud storage and your computer.

**Highlights:** Supports CBR and CBZ formats, Import from iTunes, Dropbox, Google Drive, Fast and smooth page scrolling, Zoom in/out with double tap or pinch, Automatic saving of last read page, Organize comics with folders, Customizable app themes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ultimate Comic Reader Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Comic Geeks free?

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

### Is Ultimate Comic Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Comic Geeks or Ultimate Comic Reader?

Comic Geeks is rated higher. Comic Geeks averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Ultimate Comic Reader averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Comic Geeks or Ultimate Comic Reader have ads?

Comic Geeks shows ads; Ultimate Comic Reader does not.

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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.*