Comic Book Viewer vs TTS Comic Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Comic Book Viewer
A fast and user-friendly application for viewing digital comic books and PDF files. It supports various comic archive formats and common image types, offering library management and metadata display.
- Supports CBT, CBZ, CBR, CB7, and PDF formats
- Recognizes PNG, JPG, GIF, TIFF, BMP, and WebP images
- Import/export comics via iTunes or third-party apps
- AirDrop support for sharing between devices
- Displays metadata (CoMet, ACBF, Comic Rack, ComicBookInfo)
- Library search functionality
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Comic Book Viewer is a lightweight, fast and easy to use reader for your favorite comic books in cbt, cbz, cbr, cb7 or pdf format. Recognized image formats include png, jpg, gif, tiff, bmp and webp. Import and export your comics via iTunes or simply by sharing them in any third-party app on your device. Send them to other devices via AirDrop. Comic Book Viewer supports and shows metadata in CoMet, Advanced Comic Book Format, Comic Rack or in ComicBookInfo format and allows you to search your library. Comics seen in screenshots © 2014-2025 by Ctrl+Alt+Del Productions. Courtesy of Tim Buckley, http://www.cad-comic.com. Comics not included.
TTS Comic Reader
This app transforms comic reading with advanced text-to-speech narration, offering multiple reading modes and full accessibility features. It supports importing comic collections and automatically downloading new issues, making comics accessible for everyone.
- Smart Text-to-Speech narration
- Multiple reading modes (Panel, Speed, Guided, Audio)
- Full accessibility options
- CBZ file import
- RSS feed integration
- Advanced search
- OpenDyslexic font support
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Transform your comic reading experience with advanced text-to-speech technology. TTS Comic Reader makes comics accessible for everyone through intelligent voice narration, multiple reading modes, and powerful customization options. KEY FEATURES: • Smart Text-to-Speech - Automatic voice narration with language detection and speed control • Multiple Reading Modes - Normal, Panel, Speed Reading, Guided, and Audio modes • Full Accessibility - High contrast themes, adjustable fonts, VoiceOver support • CBZ Support - Import and organize your comic collection • RSS Feed Integration - Automatically download new comics from your favorite sources • Advanced Search - Find text across all your comics instantly • OpenDyslexic Font - Built-in dyslexia-friendly reading support READING MODES: - Panel Mode: Navigate panel by panel with highlighting - Speed Reading: RSVP word-by-word display (100-800 WPM) - Guided Reading: Two-phase narration with descriptions and dialogue - Audio Mode: Hands-free continuous playback ACCESSIBILITY FIRST: Designed for users with visual impairments, reading difficulties, and anyone who prefers audio content. Comprehensive VoiceOver support, customizable contrast modes, and adjustable text display options. Perfect for commuting, multitasking, or simply enjoying comics in a new way.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Comic Book Viewer at 3.8 against TTS Comic Reader's 1.0. Comic Book Viewer also leads on ratings volume (135 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Comic Book Viewer holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Comic Book Viewer has 135 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Comic Book Viewer ships an update every 3 months, TTS Comic Reader every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Comic Book Viewer | TTS Comic Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (135 ratings) — better | 1.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 135 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Sebastian Boettcher | Ian Quinn |
Bugs and requests
Comic Book Viewer
Reported bugs
3 issues- Slider not working after recent update
- Pages randomly skipping ahead when switching orientation
- Inability to import some comic file formats
Requested features
4 requests- Add ability to rename/reorder comics
- Implement vertical scrolling mode
- Provide more customization settings
- Improve library management with folders/collections
TTS Comic Reader
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Comic Book Viewer
No in-app purchases
TTS Comic Reader
No in-app purchases
Questions
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