ComicReader1.4

Your comics, ready when you are.

ComicReader is a free, open-source comic book reader for iPhone, iPad and Mac. Bring your own comics, organise them into collections and enjoy the page in full screen.

READ YOUR WAY
. Open PDF, CBZ/ZIP and classic CBR/RAR comic archives.
. Zoom into the artwork and move between pages with simple gestures.
. Keep track of unread, in-progress and read books.
. Return to your current comic when you reopen the app.
. Read your imported comics offline.

FREE PAGE TEXT
. Recognise text on the page you are reading.
. Select and copy recognised text, or share a phrase with the comic filename and page number.
. Embedded PDF text is used when available; image-only pages are recognised on your device.

BUILD YOUR LIBRARY
. Select one or more comics with the system file picker.
. Transfer books from another device using the built-in local-network uploader.
. Connect your preferred WebDAV client.
. On iPhone and iPad, use Finder or iTunes File Sharing over USB.
. Group comics into folders and sort your collection by name, date or reading status.

FREE ICLOUD SYNC
. Keep your own comic files, read/unread status and current page in sync across your devices.
. Open Free iCloud Sync from its dedicated toolbar button and choose whether to enable it.
. Sync uses your personal iCloud Drive storage. iCloud Drive, sufficient storage and an internet connection are required.
. Downloaded comics remain available offline.

OPTIONAL COMICREADER PLUS
ComicReader Plus is an optional non-consumable, one-time in-app purchase. Its localized price is shown before purchase. It adds four groups of tools:
. Comic Search & Quotes: build a persistent page-by-page index for the comic you are reading, search its indexed pages and jump to a result. Save selected passages as editable quotes, then share them or return to their source page.
. Custom Reading Lists: arrange comics in your own order without moving their files. Smart Queues gather Continue Reading, Unread and Read Again across folders.
. Named Page Bookmarks for saving and returning to memorable pages.
. Image Filters: Clear Ink, Grayscale and Warm Paper choices in the reader. Try the free preview; Original always remains available.

Indexing can be stopped and resumed, and available pages can be searched while it continues. Search is limited to the current comic rather than the whole library. Recognition results vary with language, scan quality and stylised lettering, so check text before saving or sharing it.

Search indexes, saved quotes, Reading Lists and Page Bookmarks stay on this device and are not included in iCloud sync. Saved quotes remain available to read, share and open if Plus is no longer active. Image Filters change only the on-screen rendering and never modify your comic files; Original restores the normal artwork.

Current-page text recognition, copying, system sharing, reading, importing, transfers and iCloud sync remain free. Use the same Apple Account to restore your one-time Plus purchase across iPhone, iPad and Mac. There is no subscription, and no comics are included with the upgrade.

FREE AND OPEN SOURCE
ComicReader includes unlimited local-network transfers. It is based on ComicFlow and available under the GPL v3 licence.

Source code: https://github.com/pclemente/ComicReader
Original project: https://github.com/swisspol/ComicFlow

ComicReader is a reader for files you provide. The sample comics shown in the screenshots are not included.

Version History • Read on iPhone, iPad and Mac with layouts made for each screen. Mac adds keyboard shortcuts and native file importing.
• Keep your comics, read status and current page together with free, optional iCloud sync using your personal iCloud storage.
• New Plus Smart Queues gather Continue Reading, Unread and Read Again across your folders automatically.
• Preview Clear Ink, Grayscale and Warm Paper for free before choosing Plus.
• A clearer Plus screen and a dismissible announcement explain what is included. Plus remains one purchase with Restore Purchases and no subscription.
• Improved compact navigation, landscape reading, scrollable Settings and launch artwork.

Reading, importing, transfers, current-page text recognition, copying and sharing remain free. Plus adds comic search, saved quotes, custom reading lists, Smart Queues, bookmarks and image filters. Search indexes, quotes, custom lists and bookmarks remain local to each device. 1.4 14h ago • Read text from the current page for free. Select and copy it, or share a phrase with the comic filename and page number. Embedded PDF text is preferred; image-only pages use on-device recognition.
• ComicReader Plus now includes Comic Search & Quotes. Build a persistent index for the comic you are reading, search available pages and jump to a result. Stop and resume indexing at any time.
• Save selected passages as editable quotes. Saved quotes stay on this iPad and remain available to read, share and open if Plus is no longer active.
• Search covers one comic at a time. Search indexes and quotes are local and are not included in iCloud sync. Recognition may miss or misread text in some languages, scans or stylised lettering.
• Plus also includes Custom Reading Lists, Named Page Bookmarks and the Clear Ink, Grayscale and Warm Paper Image Filters. Original rendering remains available.
• iCloud sync remains free for everyone through its separate toolbar button and uses your personal iCloud Drive storage.
• The dismissible What’s New banner keeps Free iCloud Sync and Explore Plus separate without interrupting a saved-comic resume.
• Fixed the long-press menu so actions stay anchored to the selected comic cover.
• Remember the exact page you last viewed, including the final page of a finished comic.
• Updated for iPadOS 27.

Reading, current-page text recognition, copying, sharing, importing and transfers remain free and unlimited. Plus is optional and has no subscription. 1.3 Sep 23 ComicReader is ready for a new chapter.

• Import comics directly from Files, including multiple books at once.
• Enjoy more reliable reading progress, library updates, and page gestures.
• Read WebP pages with native image decoding.
• Transfer your collection with improved Wi-Fi upload and WebDAV reliability.
• Updated for modern iPadOS, with improved rotation, settings, and alerts.

ComicReader remains free, including unlimited Wi-Fi transfers. 1.2 Sep 18 Extremely overhaul and bug fixes! The app is more efficient and reliable than ever! 1.1 May 10 -Bug fixes and performance improvements 1.0.1 12/03/2021 1.0 12/01/2021