# Comic Geeks vs Mud Portal

The clearest difference is rating: Comic Geeks at 4.9 against Mud Portal's 4.4. Comic Geeks also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (4.4K vs 8). Mud Portal's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mud Portal sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per year. Comic Geeks asks for nothing beyond the download.

Comic Geeks holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Comic Geeks has 4.4K ratings behind it against 8, 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 60% of Mud Portal's.

Comic Geeks ships an update monthly, Mud Portal fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Comic Geeks | Mud Portal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (4.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-geeks/id874775221/reviews)** | [4.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mud-portal-mud-client/id6760872146/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.4K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **76.9% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Freemium |
| Size | 82 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Jordan Blanco](https://appshunter.io/developer/874775224) | [Steve Beranek](https://appshunter.io/developer/1886537996) |

## 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


### Mud Portal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mud-portal-mud-client/id6760872146)

Connect to text-based multiplayer worlds with a powerful and accessible MUD client. Features include full Telnet support, split-screen maps, and advanced automation tools like triggers and scripting. Designed with screen-reader users in mind.

**Highlights:** Accessibility-first design with VoiceOver support, Full Telnet with ANSI color rendering, Multiple simultaneous sessions, Split-screen maps, Powerful triggers and automation, Built-in scripting language

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mud Portal Pro (Yearly) | $2.99 | per year |
| Soda | $1.99 | one-time |
| Slice | $4.99 | one-time |
| Movie | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mud Portal Pro (Lifetime) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Combo Meal | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Comic Geeks free?

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

### Is Mud Portal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Comic Geeks or Mud Portal?

Comic Geeks is rated higher. Comic Geeks averages 4.9 out of 5 from 4.4K ratings, while Mud Portal averages 4.4 from 8 ratings.

### Do Comic Geeks or Mud Portal have ads?

Comic Geeks shows ads; Mud Portal does not.

### Which is updated more often, Comic Geeks or Mud Portal?

Comic Geeks ships an update monthly, and Mud Portal fortnightly. Most recently, Comic Geeks was updated on October 15, 2026 and Mud Portal on September 29, 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.*