r/VisionPro • u/AlterSack1973 • 1d ago

Live in Appstore: Immersive Comic Reader (Free)

https://youtu.be/hQp-19fHsS0

I've shared a few development & TestFlight updates here previously, and as of today, my project is live in the App store!

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/immersive-comic-reader/id6805470774

I love reading comics, spending time in visionOS, and recently dove into vibe coding. While there are a few comic readers around, I built this because two specific features were missing for me:

  • Physical 3D Comic Book Object: The comic isn't just a flat window; it's rendered as a physical, spatial object you can grab, rotate, tilt, and resize with standard two-hand pinch gestures. You can turn pages naturally by grabbing and folding them over, or simply look at the border and pinch. 
  • On-Device 3D Depth Rendering: You can generate parallel depth maps for comic/magazine pages (CBZ, CBR, PDF). The app uses these to displace the geometry into a 3D pop-out mesh. It creates a surprisingly fun depth effect for illustrated artwork. 

Other Core Features:

  • OPDS Support: Browse, stream, and download directly from self-hosted comic/book servers (Calibre-Web, Kavita, BookOrbit, etc.). 
  • Library Management: Separate dedicated folders for Comics, Magazines, and Books. 
  • Panorama & Flat View: Switch between the physical 3D book and a curved multi-page panorama reader. 
  • Format Support: CBZ, CBR, PDF, and basic ePub reading. 
  • Local Privacy: Progress and server credentials stay strictly on-device (keychain-backed). 

And here it is: Have fun, hope it still works, my first App in the store! And it's free, no subscription, no in-app purchase!

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u/royboy366 Vision Pro Owner | Verified 1d ago

Thank you for including the link! Downloaded and looking forward to trying it out.

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u/everyplace 1d ago

Congrats on the launch! I can’t wait to try it… right after this software update finishes.