Best Panels alternatives: apps like Panels - Comic Reader

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Updated November 2026

Whether you want more options like Panels or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 10+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to Panels

Comic Book Viewer#1

Comic Book Viewer by Sebastian Boettcher

View your favorite comic books
Editor's Choice
📚 Books
3.8😊(135 ratings)
Free
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A fast and user-friendly application for viewing digital comic books and PDF files. It supports various comic archive formats and common image types, offering library management and metadata display.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 🔒 No ads or data collection
  • 🔒 Lightweight and efficient

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🔍 Lack of advanced organization and management features
  • 🔍 Limited customization options
  • 🔍 Issues with page scrolling and zooming
Manga Viewer - CBZ(CBR) Reader#2

Manga Viewer - CBZ(CBR) Reader by kim juyoung

All Manga & Comic Files Reader
Strong Contender
📚 Books
4.8(350 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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View comic and fictional image archives on your smartphone. Supports various compressed file formats and cloud imports. Offers features like night mode and automatic image cropping for an enhanced reading experience.

GlobalComix: Comics and Manga#3

GlobalComix: Comics and Manga by Global Publishing Interactive, Inc

Read over 100K comics & manga
Worth Considering
📚 Books
4.8😊(4.8K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#25in Books
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Access a vast library of over 100,000 comics, manga, webcomics, and graphic novels from major publishers and independent creators. Enjoy a customizable reading experience with features like vertical scrolling and offline downloads. Discover new stories weekly and support the creators behind them.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Excellent reading experience
  • 👍 Vast library of comics
  • 💡 Diverse selection of publishers
  • 🚀 Smooth vertical scrolling
  • 👍 Customizable reading options

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Subscription-based model
  • 🐛 Occasional loading issues
  • 🔒 Paywall after certain pages
  • 🐛 Buggy login/account management

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PocketBook Reader
PocketBook Reader
PocketBook Reader
PDF, EPUB, FB2, Audiobooks
Free

This app is a versatile reader supporting 26 book and audio formats, including EPUB, PDF, and audiobooks. It offers features like PDF reflow, text-to-speech, cloud synchronization, and extensive customization options for a comfortable reading experience.

Supports 26 book and audio formatsPDF Reflow functionText-to-speech engine
📚 Books
(10K)
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5
Comic Reader: Manga, CBZ, CBR
Comic Reader: Manga, CBZ, CBR
Comic Reader: Manga, CBZ, CBR
PDF, EPUB & Webtoon Viewer
Free

This app allows users to read comic books in CBR, CBZ, and PDF formats. It offers features like smart library organization, automatic progress saving, and an ad-free experience. Premium features include unlimited imports and custom collections.

Supports CBR, CBZ, and PDF formatsImport from local storage/USBAutomatic reading progress saving
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(45)
freemium
6
Marvel Unlimited
Marvel Unlimited
Marvel Unlimited
Read 30K Marvel Digital Comics
Free

Access over 30,000 digital Marvel comics, including exclusive Infinity Comics. Follow your favorite characters and discover curated reading guides. Download comics for offline reading and sync progress across devices.

Access over 30,000 Marvel comicsExclusive Infinity ComicsOffline comic downloads
📚 Books
(62K)
subscription
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BookPlayer
BookPlayer
BookPlayer
Plays M4B/M4A/MP3 audiobooks
Free

This app provides a dedicated listening experience for audiobooks in M4B, M4A, MP3, and FLAC formats. It offers robust import, management, and playback features, including chapter navigation, variable playback speed, and cloud sync for seamless listening across devices.

Import audiobooks via AirDrop, Files, iTunes, servers, and zip filesManage library with progress tracking, sorting, and playlistsAdvanced playback controls including speed, rewind, and volume boost
📚 Books
(20K)
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Manga Dogs - webtoon reader
Manga Dogs - webtoon reader
Manga Dogs - webtoon reader
Read online comic books
Free

Discover, read, and organize thousands of manga from multiple sources and languages. Get updates on your favorite series, track your reading progress, and enjoy a customizable reading experience with features like night mode and background downloads. Sync your progress across all devices with a single account.

Discover manga from 20+ sourcesOrganize favorites and track historyReceive update notifications
📚 Books
(1.8K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Epub Reader -read epub,chm,txt
Epub Reader -read epub,chm,txt
Epub Reader -read epub,chm,txt
Ebook Reader for many formats
Free

This app offers a seamless reading experience for various ebook formats including EPUB, PDF, and CHM. It supports multiple compression formats and provides features like table of contents, note-taking, and bookmarking. Customize your reading with adjustable font sizes.

Supports EPUB, PDF, CHM, RTF formatsOpens compressed files (ZIP, RAR, 7Zip)Table of Contents navigation
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eBoox - fb2 ePub book reader
eBoox - fb2 ePub book reader
eBoox - fb2 ePub book reader
Read books comfortably
Free

This application provides a comfortable and customizable reading experience for a wide variety of e-book formats. It offers features like bookmarks, highlights, dark mode, and offline reading, with seamless online synchronization. Books can be easily uploaded from various sources, including cloud storage and email.

Supports EPUB, MOBI, FB2, DOC, TXT, and moreCustomizable fonts, text size, and brightnessDark mode and offline reading
📚 Books
(3.8K)
free