FAQs
What is Komic?
Section titled “What is Komic?”Komic is an iOS app designed specifically for reading comics stored on Komga and Kavita servers. It provides a beautiful reading experience with features like multiple reading directions, progress tracking, and offline reading.
What is Komga?
Section titled “What is Komga?”Komga is a free and open-source comics/manga server. It’s designed to organize and serve your digital comic collection, making it accessible through web browsers and compatible apps like Komic. You can learn more at komga.org.
What is Kavita?
Section titled “What is Kavita?”Kavita is a self-hosted digital library server for comics, manga, books, and more. It helps organize your collection and makes it available to compatible apps like Komic. You can learn more at kavitareader.com.
Do I need a Komga or Kavita server to use Komic?
Section titled “Do I need a Komga or Kavita server to use Komic?”Yes, Komic is designed specifically as a client for Komga and Kavita servers. You’ll need to have one of those servers set up and running with your comics before you can use Komic.
How do I set up a Komga or Kavita server?
Section titled “How do I set up a Komga or Kavita server?”You can set up either server on platforms like Windows, macOS, Linux, or Docker. Visit komga.org for Komga or kavitareader.com for Kavita installation instructions.
Can I try Komic before unlocking all features?
Section titled “Can I try Komic before unlocking all features?”Absolutely! The free version of Komic provides core functionality to connect to your Komga or Kavita server and read your comics. You can use it as long as you want before deciding to upgrade.
Can I use Komic offline?
Section titled “Can I use Komic offline?”Yes, it’s available as a paid feature. You can download comics for offline reading and the progress will sync with your server when you reconnect. The free version requires an active connection to your Komga or Kavita server.
How does EPUB sync work on Kavita?
Section titled “How does EPUB sync work on Kavita?”EPUB is supported on Kavita, but progress sync is chapter-level (not exact position within a chapter).
Does Komic support different reading directions?
Section titled “Does Komic support different reading directions?”Yes, Komic supports multiple reading directions, including left-to-right, right-to-left, vertical and webtoon.
How does reading progress work?
Section titled “How does reading progress work?”With Komic+, it can sync your reading progress with your Komga or Kavita server, ensuring consistent progress across all your devices. For downloaded comics, progress is stored locally and synced when you reconnect to the server.
I’m having trouble connecting to my server, what should I do?
Section titled “I’m having trouble connecting to my server, what should I do?”Make sure your server is running and accessible. Check that you’ve entered the correct URL and credentials or API key. If using a local network, ensure your device is on the same network as your server. For remote access, make sure your server is properly configured for external connections.
What payment methods are accepted?
Section titled “What payment methods are accepted?”All payments are processed through the App Store. You can use any payment method connected to your Apple ID, including credit cards, debit cards, and Apple account balance.
What’s the difference between lifetime and subscription?
Section titled “What’s the difference between lifetime and subscription?”The lifetime purchase grants permanent access to all current and future features with a one-time payment. Subscriptions provide the same features but are billed monthly or yearly.
Can I cancel my subscription?
Section titled “Can I cancel my subscription?”Yes, you can cancel your subscription at any time through your Apple ID settings. You’ll continue to have access to all features until the end of your billing period.
Will I lose my offline comics if I cancel my subscription?
Section titled “Will I lose my offline comics if I cancel my subscription?”If you cancel your subscription, you’ll no longer be able to access previously downloaded comics after your subscription expires. However, you can still access all your comics online through your server connection.