Comic Book Viewer vs pipeRead
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.
pipeRead
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Finding your next great book should feel personal. pipeRead is an AI-powered book discovery app that learns from the books you like, skip, and explore, then uses that reading history to give you sharper recommendations over time. Instead of scrolling through the same bestseller lists or generic “what to read next” suggestions, pipeRead helps you discover books around your actual taste. Tell the app what you are in the mood for, choose a reading persona, and get recommendations shaped by your preferences, past reactions, favorite themes, and reading style. Whether you want a fast-paced thriller, a thoughtful literary novel, a cozy weekend read, a mind-expanding nonfiction book, or something you cannot quite describe yet, pipeRead helps turn your mood into a focused reading list. Why readers use pipeRead: - Get personalized book recommendations powered by AI - Improve suggestions by liking or skipping book cards - Chat with different reading personas for fresh perspectives - Discover books based on mood, genre, themes, and past preferences - Keep track of books you liked and recommendations you passed on - Revisit your reading activity anytime - Use Incognito Mode when you want recommendations without affecting your history pipeRead is built for readers who love discovering books but do not want to waste time digging through recommendations that all feel the same. The more you interact with books, the better pipeRead understands what fits your taste. The app does not sell books, subscriptions, or digital content. External book links may open third-party websites where you can search for or purchase books separately. Your next favorite book might not be the one everyone is talking about. pipeRead helps you find the one that feels right for you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Comic Book Viewer at 3 against pipeRead's 1. On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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.
| Parameter | Comic Book Viewer | pipeRead |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (135 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 135 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 57 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Sebastian Boettcher | Murat Levent |
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
pipeRead
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Comic Book Viewer
No in-app purchases
pipeRead
No in-app purchases









