# ComicScreen - PDF, ComicReader

> File management and show images, comics and pictures in compressed cbr, pdf file

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.viewer.comicscreen](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.viewer.comicscreen)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.viewer.comicscreen`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** InstSoft
- **Category:** COMICS
- **Downloads:** 5,240,937
- **Rating:** 4.75 / 5 (91,748 ratings)
- **Version:** 2300
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-09
- **First published:** 2014-06-03
- **Publisher country:** KR
- **Size:** 44 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-23
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.viewer.comicscreen)
- **Website:** [https://instsoft.net](https://instsoft.net/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://instsoft.net/privacy-policy](https://instsoft.net/privacy-policy)

## Description

ComicScreen is a versatile Chrome extension designed for smooth management and viewing of comics and images within compressed files such as zip, rar, cbz, cbr, and pdf formats. It supports a range of image types including jpg, png, gif, bmp, tiff, webp, and avif.

Key features include a comprehensive folder and file explorer with search, rename, and delete options, USB-OTG drive support, network access via SMB and FTP, as well as drag and drop functionality for files and folders. The extension offers smooth image scrolling, bookmark previews, quick zip file views, and multiple viewing modes like horizontal (2 pages) and vertical (1 page). Additional conveniences such as automatic page resort, chapter drawers within zip files, margin cutting, and hardware key page navigation enhance the reading experience. Perfect for comic enthusiasts and readers looking for an efficient PDF and comic reader.

## Rankings

- #23,446 — Overall
- #30 — Comics (Free)

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_LOCAL_NETWORK`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MANAGE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_BASIC_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.amazon.privacypass.ATTEST`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.viewer.comicscreen.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users praise ComicScreen as intuitive and highly customizable with strong library management and solid reading features (double-page view, adjustable zoom). Recurring downsides include privacy concerns from broad permissions and cookie prompts, intrusive advertising, and the need to provide your own files (no built-in library). Occasional UI glitches like images being cut off and requests for features such as skip cover, auto-scroll, and greater page spacing are also noted.

### Pros

- Intuitive and easy to use with extensive customization and controls
- Strong bookshelf/organization features for managing comics and manga
- No mandatory subscription, with a solid free reading experience
- Solid reading features like double-page view and per-page zoom control

### Cons

- Privacy concerns due to invasive data permissions and cookie prompts
- Intrusive ads and ad-driven behavior (including daily popups)
- No built-in file library; you must provide your own files
- Occasional UI/UX issues like images getting cut off or needing re-entry to normal

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.viewer.comicscreen)