# Novel Comix vs Bonelli Digital Classic

The clearest difference is rating: Bonelli Digital Classic at 4.9 against Novel Comix's 1.0. Bonelli Digital Classic also leads on ratings volume (7 vs 1). Novel Comix's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Novel Comix sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Bonelli Digital Classic sells 49 in-app purchases, starting at $9.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bonelli Digital Classic holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bonelli Digital Classic has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Novel Comix ships an update every 2 months, Bonelli Digital Classic every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Novel Comix | Bonelli Digital Classic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novel-comix/id882526660/reviews) | **[4.9 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bonelli-digital-classic/id1586960463/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [AL Develop](https://appshunter.io/developer/437187388) | [Sergio Bonelli Editore](https://appshunter.io/developer/573312069) |

## What reviewers say

### Novel Comix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novel-comix/id882526660)

Discover and read digital comics in high quality. Organize your favorite titles and authors in a personal library. Access your collection anywhere, anytime.

**Highlights:** Buy and read digital comics, Personal comic library, Follow favorite editors and authors, High-quality comic display, Access comics anywhere

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ink & Bullets - 01 - Ink & Bullets - Vol. 1 | Free | one-time |
| Keiseki - 01 - Keiseki - Vol. 1 | Free | one-time |
| L'occhio - 01 - In una notte buia | Free | one-time |
| Cappuccetto Rosso - 01 - Cappuccetto Rosso | Free | one-time |
| Blackout - 06 - Blackout Vol. 6 | Free | one-time |
| La Tilda - 07 - Psichedelia | Free | one-time |
| La Tilda - 11 - True Detective 02 | Free | one-time |
| Fuga da Salinas - 01 - Parte uno | Free | one-time |
| Fuga da Salinas - 02 - Parte due | Free | one-time |
| Freak - Episodio Zero | Free | one-time |


### Bonelli Digital Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bonelli-digital-classic/id1586960463)

Access over half a million digital comic pages from a renowned publisher, featuring classic heroes. Enjoy multiple reading modes, offline downloads, and curated collections. Subscribe monthly or annually, or purchase individual issues.

**Highlights:** Over 500,000 digital comic pages, Multiple reading modes (full page, panel-by-panel, strip-by-strip), Offline reading and downloads, Curated thematic collections, Monthly and annual subscription options, Individual issue purchases, New releases monthly

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

**In-app purchases (49)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Abbonamento Mensile | $9.49 | per month |
| Abbonamento Annuale | $91.99 | per year |
| Tex Willer #010 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Zagor #689 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tex #001 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Nathan Never #001 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tex Willer 053 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tex Classic 153 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tex Classic 158 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tex Classic 157 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tex Classic 156 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Nathan Never 384 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tex 751 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tex 750 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Nathan Never 388 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Nathan Never 385 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Nathan Never 386 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Nathan Never 383 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Nathan Never 387 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tex #002 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tex #003 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Julia 308 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tex 764 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tex 763 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tex 758 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tex 759 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tex 762 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Martin Mystère 414 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dampyr 293 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Nathan Never 399 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tex 765 Bis | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tex 765 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tex Classic 193 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Julia 233 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Julia 273 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Julia 216 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dampyr 291 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Zagor 707 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Martin Mystère 412 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tex Willer 67 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Martin Mystère 411 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Nathan Never 396 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Martin Mystère 410 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Zagor Classic 62 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Nathan Never 395 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Zagor #087 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Dampyr 288 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tex 761 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Zagor+ 12 | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Novel Comix free?

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

### Is Bonelli Digital Classic free?

Bonelli Digital Classic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Novel Comix or Bonelli Digital Classic?

Bonelli Digital Classic is rated higher. Novel Comix averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Bonelli Digital Classic averages 4.9 from 7 ratings.

### Do Novel Comix or Bonelli Digital Classic have ads?

Neither Novel Comix nor Bonelli Digital Classic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Novel Comix or Bonelli Digital Classic?

Novel Comix ships an update every 2 months, and Bonelli Digital Classic every 6 weeks. Most recently, Novel Comix was updated on October 3, 2026 and Bonelli Digital Classic on October 13, 2026.

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