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Comic Zeal Comic Reader 4 iPhone application
Comic Zeal Comic Reader 4
$7.99
Current Rank:
#159
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- Category:
- Entertainment
- Release Date:
- Apr 06, 2010
- Homepage:
- http://www.bitolithic....
- Publisher:
- bitolithic
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With Comic Zeal, you don't have to imagine.
Comic Zeal has a beautiful and simple interface designed by renowned graphics firm, Elixir. Comics glide over a luxurious background, bookmarks and bags show you which comics you've started reading and which you've finished. Boxes let you know there's a whole series just a tap away.
You can read your own comics and graphic novels, or use a wifi connection to download hundreds of Golden Age Comics and Jim Shelley's Flashback Universe for free.
Reading comics is a breeze, we've got the best zoom implementation of any reader. Use pinching to set the zoom level and Comic Zeal remembers it for the rest of the comic, page to page.
Press the arrow watermark to bring up the reading panel, quickly scroll through the comic using the scroller or take a screenshot of the comic to use as your iPad wallpaper.
Don't like the arrow watermark? no problem. Turn it off in the iPad's Settings application. A double-tap will bring up the reading panel instead. Talking of settings, you can select if you're left or right handed and choose between western and manga modes.
Push a comic page left or right to change pages or down to stop reading.
Do you want to read your own comics?
- Connect the iPad to your computer and let it sync.
- Select the iPad from the iTunes left menu.
- Select the Applications tab.
- Scroll down till you see the 'shared files' option.
- Select Comic Zeal.
- Add your cbr/cbz/cbi files to the list.
- Start Comic Zeal on the iPad, comics are imported when Comic Zeal Starts up.
Comics take around 40 seconds each to import.
Once on the iPad you can group comics by using the move function to move them into a new group.
We're working on iPad PDF import so for now use ComicZeal Sync to convert pdf files into .cbi fles (you'll find them in your 'My Documents' directory under ComicZeal_Sync) and import them into iTunes as described above. Check out the bitolithic.com website (link below) for the downloads and instructions.
Read what the press has to say about Comic Zeal:
"ComicZeal is good at what it does. Comic book fans interested in taking their favorite books with them will enjoy ComicZeal."
- Awarded 4 mice, MacWorld.com
"ComicZeal is the ideal app for the avid comic reader"
- 'Best' Award, appreview.com
"ComicZeal will be the benchmark"
- Recommended App, 1UP.com
"Fans of comics’ “Golden Age” now have a great way to feed that jones on the iPhone and iPod Touch with Comic Zeal from Bitolithic."
- Lonnie Lazar, cultofmac.com
"ComicZeal is an innovative, amazing comic book reader for the iPhone/iPod Touch."
- Ammaar Reshi, TeenCastic.com ...More
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...Esta es la app, por si usa otra, pero esta es la mejor http://t.co/sUNN4qQF...
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Reviews
iPad version is broken
Gramsterix
Version: 4.0.1
Version: 4.0.1
Haven't been able to transfer a single comic. Kept getting time outs on sync but most recently it just crashed and now it crashes every time on startup.
Lame
PlayDumb
Version: 4.0.1
Version: 4.0.1
Waste of cash. There are a lot of people apologizing for this reader, which I don't understand. If it were free I'd give it a break, but for $8 this thing should work like the price charged. The sync is a horrible, horrible user experience and on top of that the support/help is not so helpful. I'm sure a lot of work went into this, but in the end a bad product is a bad product. I suggest a pass.
Perfection once bluetooth is fixed
Juriswilliams
Version: 4.0.1
Version: 4.0.1
It was with much anticipation that I re-purchased Comic Zeal for the iPad. The sync feature is an absolute disaster. Frequent timing out issues were impossible to deal with until a very helpful reviewer here led us on to the gizmodo article citing the bluetooth incompatibility. Once that was exposed, everything went WONDERFULLY again. This really is a GREAT app despite that one little flaw. Fix the bluetooth, or better yet, make it an itunes sharing app and this is the best app the iPad has, bar none.
Beautiful organization and display! OK syncing.
infomofo
Version: 4.0.1
Version: 4.0.1
I was skeptical about the syncing, as I have a lot of comics in CBR format, and the idea of converting them to a middle-man format seemed kind of strange. Still, I only got the 32gb iPad, and if I were to upload my whole 20GB CBR comic format, I wouldn't have any room for videos or photos really, so it is kind of nice to have the comics stripped down to a smaller size.
It's a 4 star and not a 5 star because the file syncing is still a little unweildy, and I had to get help from an internet forum for support, rather than their site or e-mail address, which was unresponsive.
NOTE: I was completely having problems with the sync, and then a commenter on gizmodo gave me a tip that I want to share: turn off bluetooth on your iPad before you sync; there is some bug that makes bluetooth potentially interrupt the file transfers. Once I turned that off, the syncing was perfect.
All Potential on IPAD currently
wgarrett
Version: 4.0.4
Version: 4.0.4
My favorite reader on the iPhone/iTouch. Unfortunately serious speed issues when importing comics, make this not something I would recommend on the IPAD at the moment. Comics moved over with Comic Sync can't be zoomed without pixilation. Still needs another iteration by the development team.
Excellent iPad reader for the iPad
emp29
Version: 4.0.1
Version: 4.0.1
This review is based on use on an iPad.
ComicZeal4 is an extremely polished and professionally done comic reader. I purchased this after trying ComicReaderMobi out and was less than impressed.
The one very annoying think about ComicZeal is you have to use their tool (OS X/Windows) to convert your CBZ, CBR, etc. files to a CBI format and then you have to sync these files to your iPad using the same tool. Alittle confusing and very cumbersome.
Despite the annoyance of converting your comic book files and syncing using their tool, this is the way to go if you want a quality comic reading experience on your iPad, no questions asked.
Beta version, big problems...
Chocobavits
Version: 4.0.4
Version: 4.0.4
This is a great "Beta" application. It works as advertised and makes reading comics fantastic, but there are major problems. iTunes syncing alone makes this iPad app worth it, but that is where the real satisfaction ends. After a usb import the iPad will take about one minute (per issue) to process. This means that transferring 20 issues would take at least 20 minutes, and that is a deal breaker. Page turning is another issue that is immediately noticeable. It takes a lot of movement to slide a page off screen to read the next page. This page turning worked fine on the iPhone, but the iPad is huge. Taping on the right side of the screen to go to the next page would be the best and easiest solution. If these two issues are fixed this would EASILY be a 5 star app! Buy this with confidence, because Bitolithic updates frequently, and this app will surely rock in the near future.
They need to fix the sync
Thothamon
Version: 4.0.1
Version: 4.0.1
I am giving this five stars because it is still my favorite app for comics and everyone should have it. But I bought version 4 today to upgrade for my new iPad. But when I synced my comics to version 4 I noticed no difference at all from using the older version at 2x. I think this is because the comic zeal sync program shrinks the cbr jpegs to iPhone screen size. So whether on your iPad you blow it up twice size via the 2x if you are using the old version or via native 2x is using the version the resolution stays the same. They need to add an iPad choice to the comic zeal sync program that would only shrink the cbrs half as much.
Great app but needs some work
tennOtennO
Version: 4.0.4
Version: 4.0.4
This is a fantastic app, but the new File Sharing functionality is pretty wonky. After trying to sync just one .cbz file, my iPad restarted without notice. And when I finally got it to sync by trying over and over, I loaded ComicZeal, and while the comic was importing, my iPad restarted again. So I'm not sure whose issue this is to fix; it may be Apple's, but for now, I can't really sync any comics. Maybe it's just my iPad or comic files. I've tried multiple comics and there's no pattern. I'll come across one that works without a hiccup and then I'll get the iPad to crash with the same comic file.
I'll update my review once the app is fixed. I'm good about updating my reviews.
Great comic app
AquaMethod
Version: 4.0.4
Version: 4.0.4
Great app! iTunes file syncing is awesome. One feature this app needs, however, is better page turning. It takes way too much effort to get a page turn without the UI up. A page turn like the Photos app would be much better, or a "tap the side of the page" feature that iBooks has.
Importing files take way too long
Joee28
Version: 4.0.4
Version: 4.0.4
If you are like me and own more than 10 comics this is not the app for you. The developer says 40 seconds per comic. I uploaded a little over 100 comics it's been over an hour and half and the app is still importing my comics. Don't get me wrong if you are planning to read 1 or 2 comics and sync your iPad to upload another 2 more at a time, then this is the app for you.
This performance problem is a deal breaker for me, I don't have time to watch an importing screen for 2-3 hours.
Until this issue is fixed this app is garbage to me. I would save your money and pass on this app until they fix it.
Works great
cdkatuofc
Version: 4.0.4
Version: 4.0.4
so glad the images are not getting compressed anymore, tried the first transfer through itunes and got 50 issues in 4 mins or so, not bad at all. I'll give this app 5 stars once it features brightness controls and easy navigation to the next comic. Emiliano, i've posted as Cdk in your blog - great job so far, can't wait till the next version.
update - after the transfer, i opened up the app and apparently there is an importing function that i have to wait through.. much slower.. i think i might use syncdocs until this is made faster
Great update!
mklouda
Version: 4.0.4
Version: 4.0.4
This was a fast update and it sure works! Comics transferred very well and quickly. Importing took some time but I'm sure that was due to having to decompress the comics.
App destined to thrive on the IPad
bisquik
Version: 4.0.1
Version: 4.0.1
yep. Im that guy. I reviewed it before I used it. Comic Zeal is one of my favorite apps on my iphone. Its only shortcoming was a variable which was outside of the programmers hands, the screen size. After the announcement of the IPad this app was the first thing that came to my mind. How can I review it before Ive used it? Bazinga!!! I just did, didn't I? The mini version was a monster. A review of simply taking that app alone and super sizing it could warrent its review status.
Works great!
Steve-dogg
Version: 4.0.4
Version: 4.0.4
A great comic reader, this app pretty much does ever thing I need it to do. I love it!
WoW
mark van
Version: 4.0.4
Version: 4.0.4
I have an iPhone and an iPad with many apps this is by far the best of them all.
Out for 3 days and already an update. Do you guys sleep.
I can see it's only going to get better.
Wonderful update!!! Great App
divigation
Version: 4.0.4
Version: 4.0.4
This app just became well worth the price. The new file syncing is as it should be, no more compression and no more wonky middle man. Full resolution makes this great. The bug fixes are key. I boosted to 5 because it is worth every penny and has all of the functionality you want now. I would like to see an ability to change the background, I just want a solid white or black background, but that is a minor point that is insignificant now that everything else works great.
I went from 2 stars to 5 stars and from not recommended at all to highly recommended to any comic fans.
The future of comics is here!
imaBuddha
Version: 4.0.4
Version: 4.0.4
With the 4.0.4 update putting comics onto the iPad is fast & easy via iTunes, no more need to use the separate sync app! Even better the comics are now full resolution. ^_^
I've been a happy user of ComicZeal on my iPod Touch for over a year. The developer has been updating & improving the app frequently. The only thing that really wasn't right was the small screen size & resolution of the iPhone/iPod Touch, which of course the developer has no control over.
I used to have to zoom & pan to read the panels, but now with this version & the iPad's larger, higher-rez screen reading comics is a Joy!
If you love comics & have a collection of cbr/cbz files You need this app.
Greatness!
Salfenito
Version: 4.0.4
Version: 4.0.4
I bought this app on launch day. I had lots of trouble getting the app to sync my comics. I emailed the developer who could not have been more helpful! He told me what had happened and that an update was on the way. Sure enough, a few days later here it is! Now, I carry hundreds of comics with me everywhere I go. Great job and what great support for a truly must have app!!! Thank you developer. Nice to see the great support.
Sooo good!!
birdieey
Version: 4.0.4
Version: 4.0.4
This app is amazing. The syncing with itunes is brilliant, it's worth every penny. Comics are the reason I bought the iPad, and this app validates my purchase. The artwork looks great, the UI is simple and effective. Of the four comic apps I've tried from the app store this is my favourite.
Finally, no more WiFi transfers!
Matesamo
Version: 4.0.4
Version: 4.0.4
Thank god the days of trying and failing to transfer comics over WiFi are over, simply import them using iTunes and you are all set. The downside is that once the transfer is done they have to be converted which takes a little time. Considering that the iPad just launched, the team has been very quick with updates and this program will continue to improve. If you enjoy reading comics on the iPad you will love this program, I have it both for the iPhone and iPad and the improvements in the iPad are very impressive!
The compression and the backups hurt
Kertap
Version: 4.0.1
Version: 4.0.1
I got an ipad for the comics. The first thing I did was to load up some 2000ad's I got from clickwheel. These are in CBR format so I figured they'd be a good test. I had to use comic zeal sync which compressed the images. This made the text on a couple of the pages unreadable as they got too compressed. Backing up after the first sync also took a while and I'm just gonna go ahead and blame this app.
I don't think theres a way to read 2 pages at once if there is I couldn't find it. Swipe to change pages is a bit of a pain.
good update!
dkingsley
Version: 4.0.4
Version: 4.0.4
Finally I can read full resolution CBZ and CBR files and import them straight through itunes. Works smoothly for me too (which isnt the case with all of the itunes file sharing apps.) As an artist myself I like to be able to zoom in and really see the images without the downscaling of the iphone version
The program UI needs some work though. It should open to a view of the collection similar to iBooks rather than just a blank page with some small icons on the top or possibly open to the last read book and page. The page buttons could be adjusted for the scale of the new screen as well. We've got lots more space now so lets use it.
Overall its an excellent and useful update.
The app I bought an iPad for
Wim Rumping
Version: 4.0.4
Version: 4.0.4
When I first saw the iPad, I thought it would make an excellent comic book reading device. And when I saw this app announced, I knew I had to get it.
I finally got sync working reliably, but importing comics directly is making things a lot easier during sync. I will be trying it once I'm done reading the story arcs/crossover events I just finished putting onto my iPad.
My only wish is that when I select a comic from a box, and get done reading it and return to the list, the box I was reading comics from would open up automatically. Right now it just goes back to the beginning. Same when the app starts. I wish it would go to the last viewed page on startup.
Great comic book reader, but...
Symmachus
Version: 4.0.4
Version: 4.0.4
...for 8 extra bucks I am going to nitpick. Why is the collections window so small for the ipad, and why the vanilla backgrounds? Would be very nice if we could customize the look. The conversion through Itunes is amazingly slow for rotating large collections. Also, I just don't understand why the ipad version doesn't reopen to my last read comic. The iphone app, if you closed it mid-comic, would return to the page you were reading after starting it back up. Its a feature I never thought about until it was gone (or at least it's gone for me.) There seems to be a tab called "recent" but thats not as quick ot the draw as the old way and seemms to get clutttered. Maybe I'm missing something here? Still a 5 star app though, nonetheless.
