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Marvel Unlimited

65
User verdict / 100 High confidence Divided

Marvel Unlimited offers an extensive digital library of Marvel comics, including Star Wars titles, making it a great value for avid readers, but it is plagued by numerous bugs, poor user experience, and frustrating library management issues.

4.8★ lifetime (61,108) Free + in-app purchases since 2013 by Disney Electronic Content, Inc. updated 0.4 mo ago recent negative 26% 120 reviews across 4 regions
Bugs & Stability User Experience & UI Content Library & Value Offline Reading Account & Subscription Issues
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recent reviews across 4 regions, vs the 4.8★ lifetime average

Marvel Unlimited provides access to a vast collection of Marvel comics, including older and newer titles, for a subscription fee. While users appreciate the content and reading experience, the app is frequently criticized for its buggy performance, unintuitive interface, and issues with downloads and library organization.

What users like

  • Vast library of Marvel comics, including older and newer titles, and Star Wars comics.R1R2R4R8
  • Good value for money, especially the annual subscription, compared to buying physical comics.R2R14R17R23
  • Smooth reading experience with features like Smart Panel for panel-by-panel viewing.R5R7R15R19
  • Convenient for reading comics on the go and saving space compared to physical collections.R2R15R47

What users complain about

  • Frequent bugs and glitches, including crashes, loading errors, and issues with tracking read comics.R7R9R127R133
  • Poor user interface and experience, especially regarding library management and navigation.R6R31R39R41
  • Offline reading is unreliable; downloaded comics often require an internet connection to access.R55R83R333R396
  • Issues with account login, subscription management, and customer support, sometimes leading to being locked out or incorrect charges.R27R49R60R90
  • Lack of features like multi-selection for library management, custom reading lists, and sorting options.R6R30R50R82
  • Some older comics are missing or have low image quality, and new titles have a 6-month delay.R7R8R18R64
  • App prevents iPad from sleeping, draining battery.R25

Latest update · v7.100.0

What the developer says changed (the verdict above weighs this against what reviewers report):

The team squashed some bugs to make it easier to get your reading back to the 90s and beyond! If you discover any new issues please reach out to us at help.marvel.com.

Recurring themes

Bugs & Stability negative
Many users report frequent app crashes, comics failing to load, and various glitches affecting the reading experience. The recent update, which claimed to squash bugs, has seemingly introduced new ones or failed to address existing stability issues, with users reporting downloads being broken and the app not opening at all for some.R7R127R133R194
User Experience & UI negative
The app's user interface is widely criticized as unintuitive and unpolished. Users struggle with navigation, finding specific comics, and managing their library. Basic features like multi-selection for adding/deleting comics, creating custom reading lists, or better sorting options are frequently requested. The recent update has made navigation and library viewing worse for many.R6R31R39R41
Offline Reading negative
A significant number of users report that downloaded comics cannot be accessed without an internet connection, which defeats the purpose of downloading for offline use. This issue is particularly frustrating for those who want to read on flights or in areas with no Wi-Fi.R55R83R333R396
Account & Subscription Issues negative
Many users experience problems with logging in, particularly after the Disney account merger, or encounter misleading free trial offers that result in unexpected charges. Restoring subscriptions and contacting customer support for these issues is often difficult or impossible.R27R49R60R90
Content Library & Value positive
Users consistently praise the vast collection of Marvel comics available, including both new and old titles, and the inclusion of Star Wars comics. Many consider the subscription, especially the annual plan, to be a great value compared to purchasing individual physical comics. However, some note missing older comics or low-quality scans for certain issues.R1R2R4R8

Who it's for

Marvel Unlimited is for dedicated Marvel comics fans who want access to a massive digital library and are willing to tolerate significant app bugs and UX frustrations R1R2. It's a good value for those who read frequently and want to explore many series without buying physical copies R14R17. It is not for users who expect a perfectly stable, intuitive app experience, reliable offline reading, or seamless account management R31R55.

Evidence note: The recent reviews skew significantly negative, with a 26.2% negative sentiment. This contrasts sharply with the lifetime rating of 4.77, suggesting a recent decline in user satisfaction, likely due to recent updates. The developer's notes mention bug fixes, but many recent reviews contradict this, reporting new or persistent bugs, especially regarding downloads and app stability. This indicates a negative trajectory in user experience.

Frequently asked

Can I read comics offline with Marvel Unlimited?
Despite having a download option, many users report that downloaded comics often cannot be accessed without an internet connection, which defeats the purpose of offline reading R55R83R333R396.
Is Marvel Unlimited worth the subscription price?
Many users find the subscription, especially the annual plan around $68.99, to be a great value for the vast library of comics available, making it cheaper than buying physical copies R2R14R17R23.
Does Marvel Unlimited have all Marvel comics?
Marvel Unlimited offers a vast collection, including many new and old comics, and Star Wars titles, but some users note that certain older comics are missing or have poor image quality R8R18R44. New titles are typically released on the app with a 6-month delay after their physical publication R64.
Are there issues with the app's user interface?
Yes, many users criticize the app's user interface as unintuitive and unpolished, with difficulties in navigation, library management, and a lack of features like multi-selection or custom reading lists R6R31R50R198.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R1] 5/5 · US Marvel Unlimited is worth it!: I’ve been a Marvel reader since age 8 in 1989, and I love reading new and old issues on Marvel Unlimited.
  2. [R2] 5/5 · US Worth every penny: I have a big physical library of comics but to have access to everything here without overtaking my small apartment is AMAZING!
  3. [R4] 5/5 · US Great features: Also has Star Wars so now I can binge those kotor comics I’ve wanted to read since forever ago
  4. [R8] 3/5 · US Missing so many comics: It’s a great app if you only read Marvel comics from the last 20 years. Hundreds of golden-bronze age comics missing, or if it’s a comic with multiple stories like Marvel Mystery Comics, Marvel Comics Presents, Marvel Fanfare etc., they’ll say they have the issue but it’s only one story from that issue. And for a lot of late 90s-early 2000s comics, the scans are in the lo
  5. [R14] 5/5 · US Great value!: I’ve always wanted to read Marvel comics. I read them as a kid but it was so expensive to get through a whole series. This subscription is a great value. It makes it so easy to keep track of what you’ve read and what you need to ready by adding them to your library.
  6. [R17] 5/5 · US My Favorite App!: This app is awesome! Definitely my most used app! Gave it a shot to try it out and will now be using it indefinitely! It has so many comic options to choose from and the annual subscription price of $68.99 is very much worth it! Highly recommend!
  7. [R23] 5/5 · US Awesome!: These Comics so far are awesome even though I still recommend buying them in person they are still great for a low price monthly/yearly!
  8. [R5] 5/5 · US THE. BEST.: i love how easily interactive and navigable it is around the app, the artwork, although it’s the comics art, the app does an incredible job displaying the art.
  9. [R7] 3/5 · US Buggy: The app is okay. The reading experience is very good. The “page turns” are very smooth unlike some of the other reader apps. The selection is good unless you specifically read very old comics. Adding digital copies of physical purchases is a very nice feature. My issue is the bugs. The on that bothers me most is the recommendation system. It always shows the same comics. Always Star Wars, a
  10. [R15] 5/5 · US AMAZING APP: This app is the best comic book app EVER! I love the smart panel feature and the fact that I can take it wherever I go. 5 stars for sure. GET THIS APP!!!
  11. [R19] 5/5 · US Good for could be better: I love comics and I wanted to read older ones I couldn’t get my hands on. There are so many great comics . This is the best thing about this app . What I would fix is the format in the smart page it looks a bit weird . I would also add a narrator so when you’re busy and you just want to hear it instead of. This would also be great for people that have bad eyesight because
  12. [R47] 5/5 · US Worth it!: I get to read a ton of comics right on my phone. Very. Convenient and affordable.
  13. [R9] 4/5 · US Great app with a small issue: Overall the app is a fantastic way to read comics old and new and for beginners to get into it. Though there is a small problem that I’ve come across. In the continue reading section there are several comics marked as read yet when I go to remove them the app buffers and then nothing happens. It’s a small issue but as someone who likes things to be near and organized
  14. [R127] 1/5 · US Keeps crashing: Keeps crashing
  15. [R133] 1/5 · US Terrible Loading of their Comics: Takes way to long to load the comic and by the time it stopped showing it I already found the full thing fully loaded with an audio description of it online. I finished said video before I even was able to see which I have not seen any more comics and probably won’t care to from this app even the dc one was cleaner
  16. [R6] 3/5 · US Huge organizational flaw.: This can be a 5⭐️ review if Marvel can easily fix this app to where you have the option to remove any books you no longer want in your library, it is very annoying to see books that I have already read and no long want visible in “My Library” tab permanently stuck there. There isn’t a single reading app out there that doesn’t allow you to remove unwanted content from you
  17. [R31] 1/5 · US Terrible UX: It’s fine once you are reading a particular comic, but the cryptic gestures needed to find your way back to a series, change viewing modes, switch to another comic, etc. make it miserable to use. Do I tap? Swipe? Which way? How many fingers? When does the X show up to get out? How do I find other books in a series? How do I find a new series to read? Why do some books scroll, some go
  18. [R39] 1/5 · US Page issues: It’s a decent app but it’s missing a lot of quality of life elements that every comic app should have. On ipad, in landscape mode, you can’t have double page spreads, or EVEN be able to fit the page to the screen. So you either have to scroll through a page or use smart panel (smart panel is a nice function on a phone, NOT on an ipad).
  19. [R41] 4/5 · US Great app but….: I love using the app to read old comics that I have missed out in my childhood. However, navigating the app on my iPad is very difficult, the menu options do not show up at the top and you have to do trial and error and often close the app to get to another comic. If this can be fixed in the future update, this app will get a 10 out of 10 from me.
  20. [R55] 1/5 · US Doesn’t work offline: Kind of defeats the purpose if I can’t read the comics on the subway or a plane or when I otherwise don’t have internet even if I DOWNLOAD THE CONTENT ON MY DEVICE!!! Why is there a download option if I can’t access the file without internet? You’re competing with video games Tik tok you need to REMOVE friction!
  21. [R83] 1/5 · US Great unless you want to read comics offline: No matter what I do now this once great app will only let you read comics while on Wi-Fi which is great unless you download a bunch of comics for say, a flight and none of them are available. And if you contact support they say there is nothing hey can do. How about give me my money back?
  22. [R333] 3/5 · GB Marvel unlimited app: Good app, lots of comics. Unfortunately you cannot access your downloaded comics without an Internet connection (which kinda defeats the point) !!!!
  23. [R396] 3/5 · GB Great but downloads are broken: Been an unlimited subscriber for years and I freaking love it. Enjoying the app redesign, despite the occasional bugs. I’m only putting 3 stars because currently Downloads are broken: every time I try to open my downloads tab, the app crashes. Very inconvenient to read comics while travelling.. will gladly change this to 5 stars once that’s fixed!
  24. [R27] 2/5 · US Honestly it’s frustrating: I used the free trial and it keeps telling me I still could use it even but when I click it i have to pay its misleading fees
  25. [R49] 1/5 · US Can’t even log in: It literally won’t let me log in. And please don’t patronize me just fix this. I paid 10 dollars like everyone else and I can’t even log in and read the stuff I literally paid for.
  26. [R60] 1/5 · US Disney merger: It won’t let me update my email onto my family’s my Disney account that we’ve had for so long. And then when I try to change my email based on the notification it gives me, it traps me in a loop where no matter what I press it doesn’t let me change it or do literally anything.
  27. [R90] 1/5 · US BEWARE it’s Scam: If you’re reading this don’t buy this scammy app, 2 times has this app has scammed me, which I’m reluctant to admit. They advertise for a free trial, then they take your money bc there’s no free trial, then when you complain nothing happens. Now this happened about 4 or 5 years and I forgot(UNFORTUNATELY)then the other day I came across the app again, I thought it’s free, I’ll tr
  28. [R30] 2/5 · US Dysfunctional and unpolished: I used this app for a bit and can tell you right now, I won’t be continuing to pay for this after my subscription ends. Long story short, I don’t think it’s worth the price. Especially when you can read comics digitally in many other places. It was surprising to me how bad the suggested lists were. I don’t want 5 different lists of what’s most popular, I want real su
  29. [R50] 3/5 · US Great for reading, UI sucks: Please update this app. It desperately needs a ton of quality of life changes. Library management really sucks. We need the ability to select multiple items to add to library, mark as read, delete from library, etc. We also need the ability to make custom reading lists for ourselves. If we add a bunch of series to our library, we should be able to switch to an issue vi
  30. [R82] 3/5 · US Make a Playlist/Reading List: I love the app but I wish we could make a playlist and do our own “reading guide” because theirs are missing titles. Please make this happen in the next update 🙏🏽
  31. [R18] 5/5 · US I wish there were more old captain America: Some of the original line of captain America is missing, and of the 79 issues only about 20 are there. I wish they put all of them on the platform.
  32. [R64] 3/5 · US Really Good, but……: Good app. Really enjoy it, just wish newer titles released sooner.
  33. [R25] 2/5 · US Stops ipad from sleeping: I keep my iPad on low power mode so if I fall asleep while reading, it'll turn the screen off and not drain my battery. Unfortunately, marvel unlimited stops it from doing that 😔 Could've sworn that wasn't the case a few weeks ago. Please change it back 🙏
  34. [R194] 1/5 · US Super glitchy app: Every other day the app freezes up and I have to reboot my iPad to try to recover the comics I was reading. Surprised people rate it highly.
  35. [R44] 5/5 · US Every Comic Ever!: Love Marvel unlimited. Access to every comic imaginable.
  36. [R198] 2/5 · US Great concept. Bad execution.: The best way to use this app is find what you like, buy it in person, and cancel your subscription. Not only does the price not reflect the quality but it has one of the most unintuitive user interfaces that I've ever seen. The home page is adequate, the search tab could do with an upgrade to improve its effectiveness, and the 'continue reading' tab should also be a

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store