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ComicScreen App Review: Comprehensive Digital Comic Reader for Android

by InstSoft

4.7
ANDROIDComics
ComicScreen serves as a versatile comic and PDF reader supporting multiple file formats and network sources. The application targets users who read downloaded manga, comics, or scanned documents offline with advanced viewing customization.

Detailed Review

ComicScreen by InstSoft positions itself as a comprehensive solution for digital comic and document viewing on Android devices, distinguishing itself through extensive format compatibility and flexible file management. The application supports compressed archives (ZIP, RAR, CBZ, CBR), PDF documents, and seven image formats including modern variants like WebP and AVIF, making it suitable for both contemporary digital comics and legacy scanned collections. Core functionality extends beyond basic viewing with robust file management through integrated explorer capabilities including search, rename, and delete operations. Network support through SMB and FTP protocols enables direct access to network-attached storage, while USB-OTG support facilitates reading from external drives. The reading experience offers dual viewing modes—horizontal two-page spread for Western comics and vertical single-page for manga—complemented by smooth scrolling, page previews, and automatic page sorting that adjusts to reading direction preferences. User interface design emphasizes practicality over aesthetics, with a straightforward folder navigation system and configurable reading settings. Real-world usage patterns show particular strength in handling mixed-format libraries, where users frequently switch between manga (right-to-left reading) and Western comics (left-to-right) through the orientation settings. The chapter drawer functionality organizes content logically, though some users report wanting more granular folder-level customization. User feedback consistently praises the app's format compatibility and reading customization, with Trey 'gnarTriip' Miller noting on May 4, 2025: 'Just found the setting that does exactly what I said' regarding swipe direction customization. Multiple reviewers including Hoang Nguyen (April 14, 2025) and Subhani Minhas (August 12, 2025) request additional folder-level settings and bookmarking options, indicating areas for potential improvement despite overall high satisfaction. The application demonstrates notable strengths in format support and reading flexibility, though the advertising-supported model and some interface limitations represent trade-offs. Ideal for users managing diverse digital comic collections who prioritize format compatibility and reading customization over premium interface design, particularly those accessing content from multiple storage locations including network shares and external devices.

Key Features

  • Comprehensive format support handles ZIP, RAR, CBZ, CBR archives plus PDF and seven image formats including modern WebP and AVIF files
  • Network connectivity enables direct access to comics stored on SMB shares and FTP servers without local file transfer
  • Dual reading modes provide horizontal two-page viewing for Western comics and vertical scrolling for manga and webtoons
  • File management tools include search, rename, delete operations and USB-OTG support for external storage devices
  • Reading customization features include configurable swipe directions, page sorting, and bookmark preview functionality
  • Folder exploration capabilities show image thumbnails within directories for quick content identification and navigation

Why Users Love It

Extensive format compatibility
Flexible viewing options

Perfect for: Users reading downloaded comics and manga offline

Screenshots

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Ranking History

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Current Rank

#26

+1 from last week

Best Rank

#22

All-time high

Average Rank

#25

30-day average

User Reviews

Trey “gnarTriip” Miller
May 4, 2025

It's great! One thing I would like to see added is the ability to go to the next page by swiping right. It makes sense if you read some Japanese comics like I do. A toggle of which direction you swipe would be perfect! No complaints. Just found the setting that does exactly what I said so giving it 5 stars!

Hoang Nguyen
Apr 14, 2025

please give us the option to pay a one time fee to completely remove the ad. this app is really good!! Im addition, please give us the function to Bookmark a folder. I have many folders on my SD card and I would like to Bookmark some of the folder to separate them. THANK YOU!

John Brian
Jul 12, 2025

I've been using this app for reading the manga and manhwa I download and so far there haven't any problem to encounter If I want to read manhwa I just change the setting. User friendly I Recommend it if you want to read manga(you download) offline.

Subhani Minhas
Aug 12, 2025

There is nothing better for what it can do. So much so that I have bought it's subscription. One feature request is to save per folder settings (orientation, droppings, stretching, and page layout). I have different type of images (scanned Arabic Text), for which I have to tweak the layout daily to get the desired view. it would be great, if Comic Reader can remember my settings per folder and save them locally, so i don't have to set it up.

John Brian
Jul 12, 2025

I've been using this app for reading the manga and manhwa I download and so far there haven't any problem to encounter If I want to read manhwa I just change the setting. User friendly I Recommend it if you want to read manga(you download) offline.

App Details

Developer

InstSoft

Platform

android

Rating

4.7

Last Updated

10/7/2025