Comparison

Comic Geeks vs Storylines

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

Head to head
About

Comic Geeks

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
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The League of Comic Geeks app makes it easy to know when the hottest new releases are coming out and track your ongoing collection or pull list, in-sync with the League of Comic Geeks website. With this app you can: - Browse recent and upcoming comic book releases, even several months out! - Discover new books with community reviews and discussion - Catalog your growing comic book collection without limits - Scan your comics in with our Cover Scanner or Barcode Scanner - Create and manage a pull list to keep track of your favorites - Save comics you're missing to your wish list to remember later - Mark issues read to save your reading progress - Put together Community Lists to share reading orders, top lists, and more - Learn more about thousands of creators and characters - Search our comic book database containing over 600,000 comics - Find local comic book stores The iOS app will periodically sync with your activity from LeagueofComicGeeks.com and vice-versa when connected to a network. Stay tuned for new, exciting features and improvements! Please note: This is not an app to read or buy comics. Comic Geeks is for tracking and discussing comics.

About

Storylines

Organize your book and comic collection, track reading progress, and discover new titles. Set reading goals, view detailed statistics, and share your reading journey. Seamlessly syncs across all Apple devices.

Highlights
  • Build and organize personal library
  • Track reading progress
  • Discover new book and comic recommendations
  • Automatic tracking of new comic releases
  • Create shareable reading cards
  • Set reading goals and challenges
  • Detailed reading statistics
Features
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The ultimate reading tracker for book lovers and comic collectors. Build your personal library, track your reading progress, and discover your next favourite read — all in one beautiful app. Whether you're into novels, manga, comics, or graphic novels, Storylines helps you organise your collection and reach your reading goals across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. YOUR COMPLETE READING COMPANION • Build Your Library — Track books, comics, manga, and graphic novels. Create custom reading lists and organise your TBR (to-be-read) collection your way. • Powerful Search — Instantly find any title with rich details, summaries, and cover artwork. Add to your bookshelf in seconds. • Discover New Reads — Explore curated recommendations and stay updated on new releases in the Discover tab. • Never Miss an Issue — Automatically track new comic releases from series you follow. Get notified when new issues drop. • Share Your Journey — Create stunning shareable cards showcasing your current reads, progress, and reviews. Perfect for Instagram, Twitter, and BookTok. • Reading Goals & Challenges — Set custom reading goals and challenge yourself to read more. Watch your progress grow throughout the year. • Beautiful Statistics — Dive into your reading life with detailed stats. Track your reading pace, completed series, favorite genres, page counts, and more. • Rate & Review — Share your thoughts with star ratings and reviews. See what other readers think before picking up your next book. SYNC EVERYWHERE Your library syncs seamlessly across all your Apple devices with iCloud. Start on iPhone, continue on iPad, check progress on your Mac, or update from your Apple Watch — your collection is always with you. APPLE WATCH Track your reading journey from your wrist. Update progress with a tap and see your current book at a glance. --- Note: Storylines is a reading tracker, not an e-book reader. STORYLINES+ SUBSCRIPTION Unlock unlimited library size, advanced statistics, and premium features with Storylines+. Your subscription automatically renews unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://storylines.software/terms Privacy Policy: https://storylines.software/privacypolicy

Screenshots

Comic Geeks4 screens
Storylines4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Comic Geeks at 4.9 against Storylines's 4.2. Comic Geeks also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (77% vs 52%). Storylines's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Storylines sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Comic Geeks asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Comic Geeks holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Comic Geeks has 4.4K ratings behind it against 94, 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 52% of Storylines's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Comic Geeks ships an update monthly, Storylines every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Comic Geeks versus Storylines: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterComic GeeksStorylines
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (4.4K ratings) — better4.2 (94 ratings)
Positive reviews77.0% of reviews — better51.5% of reviews
Number of ratings4.4K — better94
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 11 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB80 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperJordan BlancoHidden Key LTD

Customer experience

Comic Geeks

All ratings4,426 ratings
Positive97.6%
Neutral1.1%
Negative1.4%
Written reviews283 reviews
Positive77.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative15.9%

Storylines

All ratings94 ratings
Positive81.9%
Neutral2.1%
Negative16.0%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive51.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative39.4%

Bugs and requests

Comic Geeks

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

5 requests
  • 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

Storylines

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Comic Geeks

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Storylines

Subscriptions2
  • ComicTrack+ Monthly$2.991 Month
  • ComicTrack+ Annual$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • ComicTrack+$59.99

Questions

Is Comic Geeks free?
Comic Geeks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Storylines free?
Storylines is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Comic Geeks or Storylines?
Comic Geeks is rated higher. Comic Geeks averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Storylines averages 4.2 from 94 ratings.
Do Comic Geeks or Storylines have ads?
Comic Geeks shows ads; Storylines does not.
Which is updated more often, Comic Geeks or Storylines?
Comic Geeks ships an update monthly, and Storylines every 11 days. Most recently, Comic Geeks was updated on September 30, 2026 and Storylines on September 28, 2026.

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