# Comic Geeks vs OneShots

Comic Geeks and OneShots both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Comic Geeks's written reviews are positive against 0% of OneShots's. Comic Geeks also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ratings volume (4.4K vs 20). OneShots's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OneShots sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. 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 OneShots. 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 0% of OneShots's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Comic Geeks | OneShots |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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/oneshots/id1586036732/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.4K** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **76.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 14.7 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jordan Blanco](https://appshunter.io/developer/874775224) | [Tibles Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1463334273) |

## 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


### OneShots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oneshots/id1586036732)

Collect and trade digital comic book trading cards. Buy packs, connect with other fans, and complete sets to climb leaderboards and win challenges. Discover rare varieties and showcase your favorite characters.

**Highlights:** Buy and open digital trading card packs, Trade cards with other collectors, Chat with fellow fans in forums, Climb leaderboards by completing sets, Win limited edition collectibles in challenges, Flip cards for exclusive content and trivia

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Valiant Files FREE Pack | Free | one-time |
| Shadowman Free Pack | Free | one-time |
| Ninjak Free Pack | Free | one-time |
| NFT Day Free Livewire Pack | Free | one-time |
| Valiant Files 5-Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Shadowman Birth Rites 5-Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Seven Blades 5-Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Livewire | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vita Secunda | $4.99 | one-time |
| OneShots Flash Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| X-O Manowar Escaping Eden | $9.99 | one-time |
| Livewire 20 Pack | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Comic Geeks free?

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

### Is OneShots free?

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

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

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

### Do Comic Geeks or OneShots have ads?

Comic Geeks shows ads; OneShots does not.

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

Comic Geeks ships an update monthly, and OneShots monthly. Most recently, Comic Geeks was updated on October 13, 2026 and OneShots on October 7, 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.*