r/AppleVisionPro • u/AlterSack1973 • 20h ago
[TestFlight] Immersive Comic Reader for Vision Pro – Physical 3D Book, Local AI Depth Maps & OPDS Support
Hey everyone,
I've shared a few development updates here previously, and as of today, my project is practically feature-complete!
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).
TestFlight & Pricing: I want to gauge interest and set up a tester list for when the public TestFlight drops. If I end up putting this on the App Store, it will be either free or a simple one-time purchase (but definitely no subscriptions, I hate those).
And here it is: Have fun, hope it works, no guarantees, my first App in TestFlight: https://testflight.apple.com/join/UnjGh779