Installation guide

Install My Comics Collection on your phone

Turn your browser into a dedicated app in 30 seconds. No app store needed, it is free and instant. Your comic book collection always at your fingertips.

What is a PWA app for comic management?

My Comics Collection is a Progressive Web App (PWA), a modern technology that lets you install a comics app directly from your browser, without going through an app store. This approach offers many advantages for collectors: no large downloads, automatic updates, and an experience identical to a native app. Whether you want to check your collection statistics or verify your missing comics at the shop, the app is always ready.

Installation takes less than 30 seconds on both iPhone and Android. Once installed, the comics PWA app appears on your home screen with its own icon, just like the apps you already know. It opens in fullscreen, without a browser bar, for an immersive and enjoyable experience. You can manage your collection tracking, scan your barcodes, and even browse your story arcs directly from this mobile app.

Install the app on iPhone in 4 steps

Use the Safari browser to install the comics app on your iPhone or iPad. The process is quick and requires no additional account.

1 Open Safari
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mycomicscollection.com/app
My Comics Collection
Manage your collection
Log in / Sign up

Open Safari and go to mycomicscollection.com/app

2 Share Button
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mycomicscollection.com/app
Tap here
Square icon with upward arrow

Tap the Share button (square icon with an upward arrow)

3 Add to Home Screen
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Share menu
Copy link 🔗
Add to bookmarks
Add to Home Screen +
Send via message

Scroll and tap "Add to Home Screen"

4 Confirm
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Add to home screen
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My Comics Collection
mycomicscollection.com
Add
The app appears on your home screen!

Tap "Add" to confirm. The icon appears on your home screen.

Install the app on Android in 4 steps

Use the Chrome browser to install the comics app on your Android smartphone or tablet. Installation is even faster than on iOS.

1 Open Chrome
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mycomicscollection.com/app
My Comics Collection
Manage your collection
Log in / Sign up

Open Chrome and go to mycomicscollection.com/app

2 3-dot menu
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mycomicscollection.com/app
New tab
Private tab
History
Install app
Add to home screen

Tap the 3 vertical dots in the top right of the browser

3 Install the app
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Install application?
mycomicscollection.com
Cancel
Install

Tap "Install app" or "Add to home screen"

4 It's installed!
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Home screen
App 1
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Comics
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App 5
App 6
App 7
The app is in your app drawer!

Confirm and the app appears in your app drawer and on the home screen.

Why install the comics app on your phone?

Comic collectors are often on the go: at conventions, specialty bookstores, flea markets, or visiting friends. Having your comic management app directly accessible from your phone's home screen completely changes the experience. No need to open a browser, type an address, or search through bookmarks. A single tap on the icon and your collection tracker appears instantly in fullscreen.

The My Comics Collection PWA is designed to run smoothly on all modern smartphones. It uses browser caching to load essential pages quickly, even on a slow connection. Collectors can check their wishlist before buying an issue, avoiding duplicate purchases. It is an essential tool for any serious collector who wants their collection in their pocket.

A native experience without the drawbacks

Unlike traditional apps, the comics PWA does not require downloading from an app store. No extra account to create, no manual updates to perform, no wasted storage space. The app updates automatically on every visit, ensuring you always have the latest version with all new features like the barcode scanner or collection valuation.

Installing on iPhone: what you need to know

On iOS devices, Safari is the only browser that supports PWA installation. If you use another browser on your iPhone, you will need to open the page in Safari first. The process is simple: go to mycomicscollection.com/app, tap the share button (the square icon with an arrow), then select "Add to Home Screen". The app will be accessible like any other app on your phone.

Once the comics app is installed on your iPhone, it opens in fullscreen mode without Safari's address bar. You get a fully immersive interface for managing your series, checking your statistics, and tracking your progress. Notifications are also supported on recent iOS versions, letting you know when a new issue from a followed series is available.

Installing on Android: even simpler

Installing the PWA on Android is particularly smooth. Chrome automatically detects that My Comics Collection is an installable app and often shows an installation banner at the bottom of the screen. If this banner does not appear, simply open the three-dot menu and select "Install app". On some devices, the option is called "Add to Home screen" and the result is identical.

On Android, the comics app integrates perfectly with the system. It appears in the app drawer, can be pinned to the home screen, and supports push notifications. You can even share content directly to the app from other apps, making adding new comics even faster. The experience is comparable to a native app, with the advantage of instant updates and minimal storage usage.

Compatible with all recent smartphones

My Comics Collection works on all devices running iOS 14 and above (via Safari) and Android 8 and above (via Chrome). This covers the vast majority of smartphones and tablets in use today. The app can also be installed on desktop via Chrome or Edge, for those who prefer a dedicated desktop experience. Whether you use your phone to track your comic loans or to check grading notes, the experience will always be optimal.

The advantages of the PWA for collectors

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No app store needed

Install the app directly from your browser. No third-party account, no approval, no waiting.

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Free, no download

Installation is instant and free. No large file to download, the app weighs less than 5 MB.

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Fullscreen like a native app

The app opens without a browser bar for an immersive and professional experience.

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Automatic updates

Every new feature is available instantly. No more manual updates needed.

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Works offline

Browse your collection even without internet. Changes sync automatically.

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Home screen icon

Direct access to your collection with a single tap. Faster than opening a browser and typing an address.

Everything about installing the app

A PWA (Progressive Web App) is a web application that installs directly from your browser, without going through an app store. It behaves like a native app: home screen icon, fullscreen, automatic updates. My Comics Collection uses this technology to offer you the best possible mobile experience.
Very little. Unlike a traditional app that can weigh several hundred megabytes, the My Comics Collection PWA takes up less than 5 MB on your device. Your collection data is stored on our secure servers, not on your phone. You will not notice any impact on your storage space.
Yes, partially. Once installed, the PWA caches the essential pages of the application. You can browse your collection even without internet. Changes made offline will sync automatically as soon as you regain a connection.
My Comics Collection works on all modern smartphones. On devices running iOS 14 and above, use Safari. On Android 8 and above, use Chrome. The app can also be installed on desktop via Chrome or Edge for a dedicated experience.

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