# Comic Geeks vs Storylines

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Comic Geeks | Storylines |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-geeks/id874775221/reviews)** | [4.2 (94 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storylines-reading-tracker/id1601966301/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.4K** | 94 |
| Positive reviews | **77.0% of reviews** | 51.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 82 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jordan Blanco](https://appshunter.io/developer/874775224) | [Hidden Key LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1136800739) |

## 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


### Storylines

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storylines-reading-tracker/id1601966301)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ComicTrack+ Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| ComicTrack+ Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| ComicTrack+ | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*