# Comic Geeks vs Fanward

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Comic Geeks at none against Fanward's 3. Comic Geeks also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 50%) and ratings volume (4.4K vs 20). Fanward's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fanward sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $18.99 per month. Comic Geeks asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Comic Geeks against 5.0 for Fanward. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Comic Geeks has 4.4K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Comic Geeks's written reviews are positive against 50% of Fanward's.

Comic Geeks ships an update monthly, Fanward every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Comic Geeks | Fanward |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-geeks/id874775221/reviews) | **[5.0 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fanward/id1490471280/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.4K** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **76.9% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 76 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jordan Blanco](https://appshunter.io/developer/874775224) | [Olivia J Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490471279) |

## 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


### Fanward

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fanward/id1490471280)

Discover exclusive behind-the-scenes content and personal stories directly from your favorite artists. Get an inside look at their lives, creative processes, and unique viewpoints, delivered in a high-quality vlog format.

**Highlights:** Exclusive artist stories, Behind-the-scenes content, Vlog-style videos, Personal artist viewpoints, Regular content updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Fanward Monthly | $18.99 | per month |
| Fanward 6 Month Plan | $89.99 | per 6 months |
| Fanward Rental | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Comic Geeks free?

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

### Is Fanward free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Comic Geeks or Fanward?

Fanward is rated higher. Comic Geeks averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Fanward averages 5.0 from 20 ratings.

### Do Comic Geeks or Fanward have ads?

Comic Geeks shows ads; Fanward does not.

### Which is updated more often, Comic Geeks or Fanward?

Comic Geeks ships an update monthly, and Fanward every 4 months. Most recently, Comic Geeks was updated on October 19, 2026 and Fanward on October 6, 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.*