Panels - Comic Reader

Panels - Comic Reader

The best comic & manga reader

13K ratings
1138 reviews
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Released
October 23, 2017
Updated
October 13, 2026

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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

3.13.8

October 13, 2026

New features - Store wishlists: save comics to your own lists with the heart button on any comic, and browse your lists from the Store tab - Set a maximum cache size in Manage Space, from 1 GB to 32 GB, and Panels clears the least recently used cached data to stay within it - Choose, per library, whether thumbnails are saved in the library's folders or kept inside Panels (Manage Space → your library) Improvements - The Store home now shows its sections in the order our editors arranged them - "See all" in the Store now opens the exact collection you were looking at, including Top Picks - Comic pages in the Store now suggest more from the same series and related categories, with quick links to the series' first and latest issues - Panels View opens faster on comics you've read before, reusing panels it already detected instead of detecting them again - Manage Space now names each streamed comic in Streamed Pages and shows its pages in reading order Fixes - Fixed tapping a comic in the Files app extracting it into a folder instead of offering to open it in Panels - Fixed "next comic" not working in libraries sorted by Last Read or Reading Progress - Fixed the continuous reader sometimes saving the wrong page after rotating the device, or after jumping to a page from the side thumbnails on iPad - Fixed streamed pages (OPDS and Panels Store) sometimes staying on the loading placeholder, page thumbnails showing a false error icon, and stutter while swiping - Fixed the pages you read in the first sitting of a comic not counting towards your reading stats - Fixed Import Staging in Manage Space growing over time and not being deletable - Fixed Store links opening comics and series without their cover or banner - Fixed the Store sometimes showing a small thumbnail in place of a comic's full-size cover or banner - Fixed the Panels Plus screen sometimes getting stuck on "Loading products…" with iCloud libraries, and showing empty plans or a failed restore with no way to retry - Fixed covers being regenerated on every visit in library folders where Panels can't save thumbnails, such as some external drives - Fixed Live Text and translations appearing in the wrong place on the page after toggling Remove borders or changing the rendering mode - Fixed Store wishlists, Manage Space and some library settings appearing in English, or with a placeholder instead of the comic count, in other languages

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The app has maintained its position at 207 recently.

Last updated on October 20, 2026.

Events

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User reviews

100/10

Awesome for reading comics. Don’t need to buy anything just to read, I chose to purchase the lifetime subscription just to support the platform. It’s exactly what you want.

What have they done…?

Absolutely terrible since the update. Where have my hundreds and hundreds of comics gone..? Utter waste of my time. I want a refund…

Great!

This is the first app that has let me enjoy digital comics!!! I love the panel view!!!

Cumpre o que promete

Muito útil e simples de se utilizar, recomendo!

An amazing app

No annoying ads interrupting read throughs, no pay walls for uploading files, and easy to use. The golden standard for comic reader apps out there.

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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

Bug

Problems with zooming and scrolling

Bug

Syncing and importing bugs

Bug

Compatibility issues with older devices

Bug
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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.