YACReader - Comic Reader

Edit: Updating to 5 stars because I found the Dekstop and it allows large imports and folder imports. It would still be nice to import folders from the iPad file system, but this is good enough The reading and organization experience is very good on this app however there are some small changes that would make this app perfect. Coming from a windows tablet, Cover was the best comic reader I’ve ever seen. This is close but the following additions would make it perfect. Importing large series is a huge pain. You can only import comic files, not folders, so after you import the comic files you have to make a folder, then select each newly imported, and copy paste them into that folder. It would be much nicer to simply import a whole folder from the file system and have it automatically create a folder with the same name with the newly imported files inside. This way I don’t need to mark 100 files for import, then move all 100 files into a folder. It would also be nice to have a filter on the Home Screen that you could filter read, unread, reading, or all comics. This way I could see only the books I’m currently reading if I wanted to. I keep page animations turned off because I like just tapping and the next page appears, but sometimes I like to swipe to the next page instead of touch and I wish it animated that like marvel unlimited does, moving the page with your finger and showing part of the next page as you swipe. There should be a settings to allow for animations only when swiping to the next page.

Not only is this my favorite reader but the server aspect of it runs perfectly and saves my reading progress with ease. Yes there are a few features it could benefit from like multiple user accounts (there is a workaround for this) panel view would be so nice on an iPhone, and password protected remote server access. But when using an iPad this device is hands down my favorite and most polished solution. Navigating the app and comics is fluid and intuitive, and any question or concern has always been answered quickly by the developer himself which I really appreciate. Buy this app it’s worth it!!! Especially for those with a large library who doesn’t want everything to be saved on their device. Using the server allows me to not have a single comic saved on any of my iOS devices however all of them can access read and sync back my reading progress.

As corny as it may sound, YACReader makes me happy, but the customer service keeps me happy. I have been using YACReader for several years. (6 years, if memory serves). It was my first digital comics reader. Andy Ihnatko chose it as his Pick of the Week back in 2012, when Bandette came out. I’ve been using it ever since. And honestly, even though I’m perfectly happy, from time to time, I have tried the other guys too. I’ve tried at least a dozen other comic book readers over the years. But not because of ANY other reason than “just in case” the other guys had that one killer feature I didn’t know I needed yet. FOMO, right? And each time I ask myself why am I wasting my time. Part of me puts a lot of stock in Andy Ihnatko’s picks anyway. But I still wanna know what else might be available. But here’s the thing. The killer feature is not in the app at all. It’s a near perfect app. The killer feature is the customer service. You see, over the years I’ve had some questions. A couple of times I sent in a compliment. Several times I had some human error going on and needed some direction. And once or twice I ran across a faulty file and needed some advice how to save my library. And each time my questions or comments were addressed efficiently and in a friendly manner. That means a lot to me. I feel like Luis has the best comic reader out there. And I know he really cares about my experience. And I absolutely LOVE carrying a few thousand comics around in my pocket. Try it. You’ll like it. And tell your friends. Get the word out. YACReader is where it’s at!