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Best Graphic Novels Reader Apps

189+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated July 2026

The best graphic novels reader apps on iPhone average 4.5★ across 189+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated July 2026.

Top Picks for Graphic Novels Reader

Panels - Comic Reader#1

Panels - Comic Reader by Produkt Software Engineering S.L.

The best comic & manga reader
Editor's Choice
📚 Books
4.8😊(12K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Enhance your comic and manga reading with a clean, customizable interface. Enjoy universal file compatibility, cross-device syncing, and advanced reading presets. Organize your library, secure your content, and import from various cloud services and local networks.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Smooth and responsive
  • 👍 Clean and modern UI
  • 💡 Useful features like panel view and vertical scrolling
  • 🔒 No ads in paid version

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔒 Useful features locked behind paywall
  • 🔒 Subscription model instead of one-time purchase
WEBTOON: Manga, Comics, Manhwa#2

WEBTOON: Manga, Comics, Manhwa by NAVER WEBTOON Ltd.

Read manga, comics, and manhwa
Strong Contender
🎬 Entertainment
4.8😊(494K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#23in Entertainment
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Discover millions of free episodes from diverse genres of webcomics, manga, and manhwa. Engage with a global community of fans and creators, and even publish your own stories. Unlock premium content with in-app purchases.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great stories and art
  • 🚀 No ads
  • 👍 Variety of genres
  • 👍 Ability to comment and interact with community

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Daily pass system for completed series
  • ⏱️ Long wait times between new episodes
  • 💰 Coins required to read some content
GlobalComix: Comics and Manga#3

GlobalComix: Comics and Manga by Global Publishing Interactive, Inc

100k comics, manga & webcomics
Worth Considering
📚 Books
4.8😊(4.1K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#22in Books
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Access a vast library of over 100,000 digital comics, manga, webtoons, and graphic novels. Discover new favorites with weekly drops and curated collections, all within a modern, customizable reader designed for binge-reading on any device.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent reading experience
  • 👍 Vast library of comics
  • 💡 Diverse selection of publishers
  • 🚀 Smooth vertical scrolling

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Subscription-based model
  • 🐛 Occasional loading issues
  • 🔒 Paywall after certain pages

More Graphic Novels Reader apps to explore

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Comic Book Viewer
Comic Book Viewer
Comic Book Viewer
View your favorite comic books
Free

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 formatsRecognizes PNG, JPG, GIF, TIFF, BMP, and WebP imagesImport/export comics via iTunes or third-party apps
📚 Books
(128)
free
5
iComics
iComics
iComics
A DRM-free comic book reader
$0.99

This app allows you to read your DRM-free comic book collection on your iOS device. It supports a wide range of comic formats and offers robust organization and reading customization options for a smooth experience.

Supports major comic formats (ZIP, CBZ, RAR, CBR, EPUB, PDF)Organize comics into collectionsSmooth page turning and scrolling
🎬 Entertainment
(3.2K)
paid
6
Tapas – Comics and Novels
Tapas – Comics and Novels
Tapas – Comics and Novels
Read webcomics & webnovels
Free

Discover your next favorite story with a vast library of webcomics, novels, manga, and webtoons. Enjoy daily new chapters and free episodes released regularly. Engage with a community of readers and creators, and even publish your own work.

Vast library of comics and novelsDaily new chaptersFree episodes every three hours
📚 Books
(45K)
free with in-app purchases
7
Manga Reader: Webcomic, Manhwa
Manga Reader: Webcomic, Manhwa
Manga Reader: Webcomic, Manhwa
Comic, Webtoon, Graphic Novels
Free

Access a vast library of comics, webtoons, and graphic novels with daily updates across popular genres. Organize your favorites, discover new content, and enjoy a smooth reading experience with customizable modes.

Daily comic updatesMultiple reading genresCustomizable reading modes
📰 Magazines & Newspapers
(77)
free with in-app purchases
8
Google Play Books & Audiobooks
Google Play Books & Audiobooks
Google Play Books & Audiobooks
Books & Audiobooks
Free

Access millions of ebooks, audiobooks, comics, and manga in one app. Organize your library, enjoy customizable reading and listening experiences, and take your stories anywhere, even offline. Features include smart notes, kid-friendly tools, and voice control for audiobooks.

Millions of ebooks, audiobooks, comics, mangaOffline reading and listeningCustomizable library shelves
📚 Books
(9.6K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Epub Reader -read epub,chm,txt
Epub Reader -read epub,chm,txt
Epub Reader -read epub,chm,txt
Ebook Reader for many formats
Free

This app offers a seamless reading experience for various ebook formats including EPUB, PDF, and CHM. It supports multiple compression formats and provides features like table of contents, note-taking, and bookmarking. Customize your reading with adjustable font sizes.

Supports EPUB, PDF, CHM, RTF formatsOpens compressed files (ZIP, RAR, 7Zip)Table of Contents navigation
📚 Books
(11K)
free with in-app purchases
10
eComics: CBR CBZ Comic Reader
eComics: CBR CBZ Comic Reader
eComics: CBR CBZ Comic Reader
View Your Favorite Manga Comic
Free

Browse, organize, and read your digital comic collection on your device. Supports popular comic formats and offers easy navigation with page previews. Add favorites and share with friends.

Comic book browser with thumbnailsSupports CBZ, CBR, and ZIP formatsQuick page switching with preview
🎬 Entertainment
(7)
free with in-app purchases
11
Novel Man - Novel Reader
Novel Man - Novel Reader
Novel Man - Novel Reader
Love, Romance, Fiction & More
Free

This app allows you to read a vast collection of novels from various popular websites, both online and offline. It offers a powerful reading engine with customizable navigation styles and a user-friendly interface for an enhanced experience.

Read novels online and offlineSupports wide range of popular novel websitesPowerful reading engine
📚 Books
(338)
free with in-app purchases
12
Manga Viewer - CBZ(CBR) Reader
Manga Viewer - CBZ(CBR) Reader
Manga Viewer - CBZ(CBR) Reader
All Manga & Comic Files Reader
Free

This app allows you to view comic and fictional image archives on your smartphone. It supports various compressed file formats and image types, with options for cloud import and PC transfer via WiFi. Enjoy features like page view modes, image filters, and iCloud sync for a seamless reading experience.

Supports zip, rar, 7z, cbz, cbr, cb7 compressed filesPDF and TIF/TIFF file supportUpload via PC web browser (WIFI)
📚 Books
(338)
free with in-app purchases
13
Komic - Comic/Manga Reader
Komic - Comic/Manga Reader
Komic - Comic/Manga Reader
Read CBZ, CBR, PDF, EPUB
Free

This app provides a seamless comic and manga reading experience, connecting to your Komga server. It supports various file formats and offers advanced reading features with progress tracking and offline capabilities.

Komga Server IntegrationMulti-server SupportCBZ, CBR, PDF, EPUB Support
📚 Books
(30)
free with in-app purchases
14
AceToon: Comics & Manga
AceToon: Comics & Manga
AceToon: Comics & Manga
our Daily Comic Reader
Free

Discover and read a vast collection of comics, manga, manhwa, and web comics. Follow your favorite series and enjoy a seamless reading experience with easy navigation and progress tracking.

Smooth mobile comic readingVast library of comics, manga, manhwa, web comicsEasy discovery of new stories
🎬 Entertainment
(1.8K)
free
15
Paperback - Comic/Manga Reader
Paperback - Comic/Manga Reader
Paperback - Comic/Manga Reader
Comic/Manga reader for Komga
Free

This app provides an ad-free reading experience for comics and manga from a Komga server. It offers extensive customization through a scripting API, allowing users to extend its functionality with TypeScript or JavaScript.

Ad-free readingKomga server supportTypeScript/JavaScript scripting API
🎬 Entertainment
(569)
free
16
Manga Reader - Best Manga Man
Manga Reader - Best Manga Man
Manga Reader - Best Manga Man
Manga, Manhwa, Manhua Update
Free

Explore a vast library of manga, manhwa, and manhua with a sleek interface. Discover new series, bookmark favorites, and connect with a community of comic enthusiasts. Enjoy a seamless reading experience with high-resolution images and personalized recommendations.

Vast manga, manhwa, manhua librarySleek and intuitive interfacePersonalized library and bookmarks
📚 Books
(942)
free with in-app purchases
17
Hoopla: Your Library Anywhere
Hoopla: Your Library Anywhere
Hoopla: Your Library Anywhere
Books, Comics, Movies & more
Free

Access a vast digital library of books, comics, movies, music, and more, all within a single application. Stream or download content for free with your library card, enjoying an ad-free experience and features like offline listening and dark mode.

Stream and download contentAd-free experienceAudiobooks and eBooks
📚 Books
(1.4M)
free
18
Kuro Manga Reader
Kuro Manga Reader
Kuro Manga Reader
Manga & Comics, Daily Updates
Free

Discover and read thousands of manga, manhwa, comics, and webtoons with daily updates. Enjoy a personalized and customizable reading experience with various modes and offline capabilities. Upgrade for an ad-free session and exclusive features.

Extensive manga, manhwa, and webtoon libraryDaily chapter updatesPersonalized reading lists and bookmarks
📚 Books
(990)
free with in-app purchases
19
ReadEra – book reader pdf epub
ReadEra – book reader pdf epub
ReadEra – book reader pdf epub
Read books & PDF files easily!
Free

This app allows you to read and listen to books and documents in various formats, including PDF and EPUB. It offers text-to-speech functionality, customizable reading settings, and a built-in book manager for your library. Enjoy an ad-free and registration-free reading experience.

Multi-format ebook support (EPUB, PDF, MOBI, DOCX, etc.)Text-to-Speech (TTS) for listening to booksAd-free and registration-free experience
📚 Books
(222)
free
20
Comic Reader CBR, CBZ & PDF
Comic Reader CBR, CBZ & PDF
Comic Reader CBR, CBZ & PDF
open ZIP, RAR, CBZ, CBR & PDF
Free

This app allows users to read comic books in CBR, CBZ, and PDF formats. It offers features like smart library organization, automatic progress saving, and an ad-free experience. Premium features include unlimited imports and custom collections.

Supports CBR, CBZ, and PDF formatsImport from local storage/USBAutomatic reading progress saving
📚 Books
(25)
freemium