Panels - Comic Reader

Panels - Comic Reader

The best comic & manga reader

12K ratings
1122 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • October 23, 2017
  • September 18, 2026

Features

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Enhance your comic and manga reading with a clean, customizable interface. Enjoy universal file compatibility, cross-device syncing, and advanced reading presets. Organize your library, secure your content, and import from various cloud services and local networks.

✓Universal file compatibility (CBR, CBZ, PDF, ePUB)
✓Cross-device reading progress sync
✓iCloud Drive integration
✓Customizable reading presets
✓Right-to-left reading for manga
✓OPDS server support
✓Content security with password/Face ID
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What's New in Panels

3.13.7

September 18, 2026

Improvements - Deleting a comic now also frees the temporary files Panels unpacked in order to read it. - Those temporary files are now always cleaned up, including when the app is closed in the middle of a comic. - General stability and memory fixes across the library, search and import screens. Fixes - Fixed being unable to move on to the next comic when your library is sorted by Last Read or Reading Progress. Opening a comic moved it to the end of its own folder, so swiping, tapping and the menu all had nowhere to go. Next Up on Reading Now was affected too. - Fixed comics reopening on the wrong page. The single-page and double-page readers could stop tracking your position for the rest of a session, so closing the comic, rotating, opening the page selector or tapping to advance would jump back to an earlier page. - Fixed the OneDrive importer getting stuck on a loading spinner when it could not list your files.

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Last updated on September 30, 2026.

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User reviews

best reader i’ve used by far

the free version is really enough for anybody i’d say, has all the standard features that are needed for a smooth read

Nice:

Nice.

Tired of this pop up

Writing this to stop the freaking pop up for coming up every single second.

O melhor

Leitor

Beautiful reader BUT

I love the design and how much freedom the app gives you as a free user. The only thing i dislike is how they manage visuals. Sure the effects look great to some but it comes at the cost of performance. Also as of now anytime you go to open the scrobbler the app can take you back a couple of pages to the last saved page (i think how it works is the app saves your progress time to time while you’re reading) and its super annoying to find the current page again. One way I found to sort of fix it was select the current page through the scrobbler but if you go through a couple more pages and open the scrobbler it will take you back to the page again.
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

Crashes when opening large files

Bug

Issues with page order and navigation

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Problems with zooming and scrolling

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Syncing and importing bugs

Bug

Compatibility issues with older devices

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Requested Features

6 requests

Ability to create sub-folders and nested collections

Feature

Automatic sorting and organization of comics

Feature

Option to lock reading direction

Feature

Double-tap to zoom functionality

Feature

Progress tracking and bookmarking features

Feature

Support for more file formats like ePub

Feature

FAQ

What types of comic files does this app support?

The app offers universal compatibility for most common comic file types, including CBR, CBZ, CB7, and PDF. It also supports comic ePUBs and various image formats like WebP, ensuring you can read almost any digital comic.

How can I sync my reading progress across devices?

The application provides cross-device synchronization, allowing you to seamlessly resume reading exactly where you left off on any of your Mac devices. Full iCloud Drive support further enables storing your entire library and accessing it from multiple devices.

What are the pricing options for this comic reader?

Users can choose between an auto-renewing subscription to unlock all premium features while active, or a one-time purchase to unlock the current major version's features permanently. Subscriptions are managed through your iTunes account settings.

Can I organize my comic library with this app?

Yes, the app includes intuitive tools for effortless library organization and easy navigation. You can also customize your library collections with folder colors, logos, and custom images to personalize your experience.

Does the app support reading manga from right to left?

Absolutely. The application includes a dedicated feature for right-to-left reading, specifically designed to accommodate the reading direction of manga. This ensures an authentic and comfortable manga reading experience.