YACReader - Comic Reader 9+

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.

I picked this up so I could have an app to read comics off my NAS. I have too many to fit on my current iPad, especially given it's small storage size and no convenient expandable storage options. YACReader seemed like the best bet. Setting up the backend was... more difficult than it should have been, owing mostly to extremely poor documentation (nearly lacking entirely, really). I'm happy that the functionality I hoped for is here, though. I can connect to my server and read my comics/manga without having to download them. The "streaming" works very well!

However, this app has some quirks that I *really* don't like. Over 99% of my collection is manga. I can't just toggle a button and have it know to read right-to-left. I have to toggle that button. Every. Single. Time. Likewise, rather than fitting pages side-by-side, I have to click that setting. Every. Single. Time. There isn't any global setting for this, it's on a "per book" basis... but only for books that have been downloaded. I guess I wouldn't mind that, if it didn't default to literally the absolute worst settings. Please, in a future update, give us a way set the defaults to our preferences! That change alone would bring this up to a 4/5 easily (maybe even 5/5).

There are even more features I'd like, but at only $2.99, I can't complain too much. The current functionality *is* good, but it really needs settings for the default view mode.

After trying nearly all the readers in iOS, I’m glad I purchased this one. I keep my library in the cloud and alternate between reading in my computer or mobile device. This app works perfectly for that. Moreover, the reader itself is nice, with manga or comic mode and easy page navigation. Below are some of the reasons I recommend this reader.

Sync: The Windows version is free and allows you to sync your reading between devices. While not terribly intuitive (a step-by-step guide on how to manage a library stored in a cloud and viewed on two devices would be helpful), it’s implemented flawlessly.

Pricing: The price for this app is well worth it. The flat price sets it above the other subscription-based comic book readers, for one. That alone would have sold me, but the fact it’s not some outrageous amount is another reason to get it. It’s a steal.