# Reader+ vs ComicReader

The clearest difference is rating: ComicReader at 3.5 against Reader+'s 2.6. ComicReader also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Reader+'s advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Reader+ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ComicReader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ComicReader holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 51 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 18% of Reader+'s written reviews are positive against 13% of ComicReader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Reader+ ships an update every 3 months, ComicReader weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Reader+ | ComicReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reader-plus-scan-and-read-books/id903703729/reviews) | **[3.5 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicreader-comic-book-reader/id1597314495/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 24 | **51** |
| Positive reviews | **17.6% of reviews** | 12.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 41 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [LEE DONG WON](https://appshunter.io/developer/666182402) | [Pablo Clemente](https://appshunter.io/developer/721792087) |

## What reviewers say

### Reader+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reader-plus-scan-and-read-books/id903703729)

Instantly digitize your physical books using your device's camera. This app supports various file formats and cloud storage, offering features like TTS, customizable reading settings, and social sharing.

**Highlights:** Scan physical books with rear camera, Supports PDF, EPUB, TXT, CBZ, CBR formats, Cloud storage integration (Google Drive, Dropbox, iCloud), Text-to-Speech (TTS) functionality, Customizable reading settings (font, margins, background), Page curl and slide animations, Social media sharing

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reader+ Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


### ComicReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comicreader-comic-book-reader/id1597314495)

This application is designed for iPad users with extensive comic collections. It offers a polished interface to manage and read thousands of comics without performance issues. Import comics via iTunes, Wi-Fi web server, or the Files app.

**Highlights:** Polished interface, Handles large comic collections (1500+ comics), Background comic import, No pre-processing required, Supports CBR, CBZ, and PDF, Multiple import methods (iTunes, Wi-Fi, Files app)

**Features:** Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ComicReader Plus | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Reader+ free?

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

### Is ComicReader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Reader+ or ComicReader?

ComicReader is rated higher. Reader+ averages 2.6 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while ComicReader averages 3.5 from 51 ratings.

### Do Reader+ or ComicReader have ads?

Neither Reader+ nor ComicReader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Reader+ or ComicReader?

Reader+ ships an update every 3 months, and ComicReader weekly. Most recently, Reader+ was updated on November 6, 2026 and ComicReader on November 7, 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.*