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POCKET COMICS: Comprehensive Review of NHN comico's Webtoon Platform

by NHN comico Corporation

4.5
ANDROIDComics
POCKET COMICS offers an extensive library of licensed webtoons and manga, specializing in romance, fantasy, and isekai genres. The platform provides ad-supported reading and microtransaction options for serialized comic consumption.

Detailed Review

POCKET COMICS: Premium Webtoon positions itself as a specialized platform for digital comics, particularly focusing on romance, fantasy, and isekai genres from Korean manhwa and Japanese manga traditions. Developed by NHN comico Corporation, the app leverages the publisher's extensive catalog of licensed content including popular titles like 'I Can’t Keep Up With My Stallion Duke' and 'Another Typical Fantasy Romance.' The platform operates in a competitive market dominated by Webtoon and Tapas, distinguishing itself through genre specialization and alternative monetization approaches. The application's core functionality centers around serialized comic consumption with daily chapter updates and an extensive back catalog. The reading interface employs vertical scrolling optimized for mobile devices, with panel-by-panel navigation for traditional manga formats. Monetization occurs through three primary channels: advertisement-supported reading (watching ads to unlock chapters), premium currency purchases (coins for immediate access), and gamified reward systems. The platform maintains a structured release schedule for ongoing series while providing complete archives for finished works. User experience demonstrates thoughtful mobile optimization with intuitive chapter navigation, bookmark synchronization across devices, and personalized recommendation algorithms. The interface employs a dark mode default setting to reduce eye strain during extended reading sessions. Real-world usage patterns show peak engagement during evening hours and weekends, with average session durations ranging from 15-45 minutes based on chapter length. The application performs consistently across mid-range Android devices, though some performance degradation occurs on older hardware during ad loading sequences. User feedback analysis reveals consistent praise for content quality and accessibility options. Julie Davoll (2024-09-29) noted 'chapters seem to be a decent length and the story line... good as well as the art work' while Ann Valdez (2024-10-21) appreciated 'the graphs are perfect, the drawings are exquisite.' Critical feedback primarily concerns the gamified reward system, with Rissa Black (2024-11-26) observing that 'getting coins by playing games would be easier... you get so little reward for advancing.' Berna Hernandez (2024-10-06) similarly noted the absence of 'earning coins by reading like the other' platforms. The application demonstrates strengths in content curation and reading experience but faces challenges in reward system implementation. The platform excels for dedicated readers of romance and fantasy webtoons who prefer ad-supported models over subscription services. However, the gamified coin system presents friction for users seeking to advance through series without financial investment. The ideal use case involves readers who engage with multiple series simultaneously and utilize the watch-ad functionality rather than relying solely on game-based coin acquisition.

Key Features

  • Vertical scrolling reader optimized for webtoon format with adjustable brightness and night mode settings for comfortable extended reading sessions
  • Ad-supported chapter unlocking system allowing users to watch advertisements instead of spending premium currency for content access
  • Gamified reward system featuring puzzle and sorting games that provide small coin rewards for progression in mini-games
  • Extensive romance and fantasy catalog including exclusive licensed titles from Korean manhwa and Japanese manga publishers
  • Bookmark and subscription system that notifies users when new chapters become available for followed series
  • Offline reading capability allowing downloaded chapters to be accessed without internet connection for convenient consumption

Why Users Love It

Extensive licensed content library
Flexible ad-supported access model

Perfect for: Webtoon enthusiasts preferring romance and fantasy genres with ad-tolerant consumption habits

Screenshots

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User Reviews

Julie Davoll
Sep 29, 2024

so far so good. chapters seem to be a decent length and the story line of the 1 I'm reading is good as well as the art work. and being able to keep reading just by watching ads is right up my alley.

JML
Jun 16, 2025

I wanna say thank you Pocket Comics for all the years of great comics that were captivating and beautiful with an accessibility to comics that aren't used in most apps. Even though it's sad, I had a feeling something was going to happen when the missions and free tickets/coins changed or didn't come back. Once again thank you for all the 8 years I've had this app. It has been a wonderful journey. R.I.P. Pocket Comics🥀

Ann Valdez
Oct 21, 2024

I found the story quite interesting, the graphs are perfect, the drawings are exquisite as well...need to read some more to let you know if I find anything wrong..doubtful but ..you guys did great!

Melanie C.C.
Feb 24, 2025

I love the variety of comics and earning coins to "buy" more episodes thru playing games is easier than other web comic apps - I'm not a huge fan of the new "daily task" thing but it's better than the nothing we had for a while there.

Rebekah Worley
Jun 21, 2025

It's so sad to hear that my favorite comic platform is going away in October! It's been a great several years, there was great user interface, options, and rewards options for users! I'm so sad to see you all go!!!! Where will I find an app as good as this one? (aside from naver webtoon) I wish you all well

App Details

Developer

NHN comico Corporation

Platform

android

Rating

4.5

Last Updated

9/6/2025