# Comic Geeks vs Redwing

The clearest difference is rating: Comic Geeks at 4.9 against Redwing's 2.6. Comic Geeks also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (77% vs 50%). Redwing's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Redwing 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 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Comic Geeks has 4.4K ratings behind it against 12, 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 50% of Redwing's.

Comic Geeks ships an update monthly, Redwing every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Comic Geeks | Redwing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-geeks/id874775221/reviews)** | [2.6 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redwing-comic-reading-orders/id1604419147/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.4K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **77.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 65 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jordan Blanco](https://appshunter.io/developer/874775224) | [Redwing Tech Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1347531305) |

## 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


### Redwing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redwing-comic-reading-orders/id1604419147)

This app helps you discover the correct reading order for your favorite comic books. Track your progress through complex story arcs and plan your comic reading journey.

**Highlights:** Comic reading order guidance, Progress tracking, Story arc planning, Character-based order, Interweaving story-arc support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Comic Geeks free?

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

### Is Redwing free?

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

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

Comic Geeks is rated higher. Comic Geeks averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Redwing averages 2.6 from 12 ratings.

### Do Comic Geeks or Redwing have ads?

Comic Geeks shows ads; Redwing does not.

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

Comic Geeks ships an update monthly, and Redwing every 4 weeks. Most recently, Comic Geeks was updated on September 22, 2026 and Redwing on September 25, 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.*