xkcdViewer

Tom Coxon

- July 16, 2014

Unrated

Comics

( 3,684)

Description

Application for viewing xkcd comics with hover text, favourites, search by title, access to the xkcd archives, and sharing functions.

xkcd is owned by Randall Munroe (http://xkcd.com/).

If you encounter any bugs or have any problems installing, please email the developer.

Features:

* Read xkcd comics and tap to view the alt text
* Star your favorites for later reading
* Share links and images with friends
* Get linked straight to the explain xkcd wiki for explanations
* Search for comics by title
* Reopen at the last comic you read OR the most recent comic (edit your preferences)
* Disable zoom buttons with your preferences

Reviews

4.6

3,684 total

5 2,762

4 640

3 162

2 52

1 49

Tanner Bross

Great app, one problem There's a setting to hide the zoom in and out buttons when using the pinch zoom, but they don't go away until I wake a few seconds after touching the screen. This is the only issue I've ever had with the app though, it's great in every other way.

Wireball MacCarter

It'd be great to be able to autohide the title bar (an optional fullscreen mode) until one swiped down from the top. But excellent != perfect, so I still deem this app worthy of 5 stars.

Robert Harris

Form and Function Only vehicle for mobile! consumption of XKCD that doesn't compromise functionality of desktop access

Dan Mornis

Great app I've used this app to view xkcd since my first Android. Never a single complaint.

John Lamb

Yay! I just wanted to see the hovery commenty things.

Juho Juopperi

Not Android design Doubletaps, swipes, etc. Generally do not work as expected on Android. Also steals the back button.

User reviews

Tanner Bross September 10, 2014

Wireball MacCarter June 17, 2015

It'd be great to be able to autohide the title bar (an optional fullscreen mode) until one swiped down from the top. But excellent != perfect, so I still deem this app worthy of 5 stars.

Robert Harris July 18, 2014

Form and Function Only vehicle for mobile! consumption of XKCD that doesn't compromise functionality of desktop access

Dan Mornis October 20, 2014

Great app I've used this app to view xkcd since my first Android. Never a single complaint.

John Lamb January 19, 2016

Yay! I just wanted to see the hovery commenty things.

Juho Juopperi October 20, 2014

Not Android design Doubletaps, swipes, etc. Generally do not work as expected on Android. Also steals the back button.

A Google User July 19, 2014

Simple, effective Does all it needs to do and does it well. Simple design and effective controls. Just what it should be.

Simon Pender March 5, 2015

Great app for a great comic Grab this app and grab your daily dose of the best geeky science comic. I've been using this app for many years now. Strongly recommended.

Justin Farley July 30, 2014

Love it By the way you shoukd add what if? To the settings menu

A Google User October 3, 2014

Brilliant. Love the random button and the ease with which you can post on Facebook and twitter.

Mike Attrell July 17, 2014

Does what it says on the tin Like that it can open external links!

A Google User July 22, 2015

Still the best! Been using this app since... my HTC droid (2009).

Glenn Feitelson February 27, 2016

The Best Great app, does everything I need. Excellent developer!

Maxwell Rice September 29, 2014

Works well but... Doesn't let you view what if

Glenn Vincen May 12, 2016

Fun , when you're bo red seewhat I did there !!

A Google User July 17, 2014

Nice app. Thanks for making it easier to access XKCD. This app should be standard on all phones...

David Moscoe September 13, 2016

A lightweight app that does exactly what it says

Eric Frederich October 22, 2014

Still awesome Works well... No complaints

Darren McMullen March 3, 2015

Great app!

Tom Christensen October 9, 2014

Lightweight

Christopher Kalivas January 21, 2014

It works. Overall, the app works and the ability to search by name or number and a quick link to the explain page is rather nice. Unfortunately, the UI is rather dated and you can't zoom in on a single panel. The inability to zoom on a text heavy comic is definitely this apps biggest problem, especially on a phone, and why I'll probably just stick with the website and only use this to save comics I want to reference often.

A Google User April 26, 2013

Almost perfect The auto-zoom could use some fine-tuning, but otherwise this is terrific. So much better than trying to read the comics on the web page. And thanks for adding the "explain" button!

Donald Patterson May 26, 2014

great, lightweight awesome app, and no clutter. i just noticed that the "disable zoom buttons" preference doesn't work for me though (Nexus 5, Android 4.4.2)

A Google User August 9, 2013

Best xkcd app out there! Any chance of a version including a browser for the "What-if"s, with alt-text displayed and working formulae?

Mike Lumsden April 17, 2013

No sharing :( Cannot share image, as it doesn't save on my device. The app says it does, but it's nowhere to be found anywhere, so shares a blank email, etc. Please fix soon

Dovi Joel May 29, 2013

Excellent, but... It seems the share function with the image option doesn't work. Fantastic app otherwise! Galaxy S4

D. Shane Pemberton April 16, 2013

did the trick feedly couldn't view the image title text. neither could Chrome. this does it just fine. thank you, author!

Ryan Bourgeois February 17, 2014

Mostly Works It does not display animated GIFs. The interface is mediocre.

Reenen Laurie October 24, 2013

Share to whatsapp not working for me When trying top share to what's whatsapp it fails.

A Google User August 6, 2013

Fantastic! Does exactly what any self-respecting xkcd fan needs it to. I don't have a single complaint. Would gladly have paid for it if I had to. GREAT JOB!