Sutra brings ebooks and comics into one reading app. It supports EPUB and PDF reading, plus CBZ and MOBI formats, right-to-left manga, panel-by-panel comic navigation, and two-page layouts on iPad. Readers can adjust typography, themes, scrolling, and page turns; highlights and progress can sync across Apple devices. Sutra can browse OPDS catalogs or connect to self-hosted libraries such as Kavita, Komga, Calibre, and Grimmory, with local-network access for home servers. EPUB and PDF reading are free, while the US listing offers a one-time $6.99 purchase for unlimited CBZ and MOBI reading and Komga integration. The free comic preview is limited to seven pages. Self-hosted catalog features require a compatible library server and its own setup.
Sutra - eBook & Comic Reader
A reader for EPUB, PDF, manga, and comics that also connects to self-hosted libraries.
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What it does
- Read EPUB, PDF, CBZ, MOBI, manga, and fixed-layout comics.
- Navigate comics by panels and read manga right to left.
- Connect to OPDS catalogs or self-hosted Kavita, Komga, Calibre, and Grimmory libraries.
- Customize typography and reading controls, with synced highlights and progress.
A good fit for
- Readers who want a single Apple app for ebooks, manga, and self-hosted comic libraries.
Worth knowing
- The free plan limits CBZ previews to seven pages; full CBZ/MOBI and Komga support requires a one-time $6.99 unlock. Server features require your own compatible library.
Frequently asked questions
Answers based on the app’s official listing and reviewed information.
What is Sutra - eBook & Comic Reader used for?
A reader for EPUB, PDF, manga, and comics that also connects to self-hosted libraries.
What can you do with Sutra - eBook & Comic Reader?
Read EPUB, PDF, CBZ, MOBI, manga, and fixed-layout comics. Navigate comics by panels and read manga right to left. Connect to OPDS catalogs or self-hosted Kavita, Komga, Calibre, and Grimmory libraries. Customize typography and reading controls, with synced highlights and progress.
Who is Sutra - eBook & Comic Reader designed for?
Readers who want a single Apple app for ebooks, manga, and self-hosted comic libraries.
What should you know before downloading Sutra - eBook & Comic Reader?
The free plan limits CBZ previews to seven pages; full CBZ/MOBI and Komga support requires a one-time $6.99 unlock. Server features require your own compatible library.
Does Sutra - eBook & Comic Reader include paid features?
US App Store: Sutra Pro is a one-time $6.99 purchase for unlimited CBZ, MOBI, and Komga integration.
Which platforms support Sutra - eBook & Comic Reader?
Greatooly's reviewed app information lists iOS.
Researched from official sources; this is not a hands-on review. Last checked 2026-11-04.
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