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.
Summarized from real user reviews of Panels. Based on 12K reviews and a 4.8/5 average, it highlights the 6 positives and 6 negatives reviewers mention most about this Books app.
3.13.5
September 1, 2026
Fixes - Fixed devices on older iOS versions not receiving any reading progress from your other devices - Fixed reading time being credited to the wrong day when you resumed a comic after a break, and offline reading not showing up in your reading stats at all - Fixed comics stored in your own Panels folder going missing when an import was cancelled, interrupted, or skipped because the comic was already in your library - Fixed OPDS servers ignoring a port typed into the Host field when the Port field was left empty, which caused certificate and connection errors on some NAS setups - Fixed reading progress for comics from the Panels Store and Substack not being matched to the right comic
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5 issues
Crashes when opening large files
Issues with page order and navigation
6 requests
Ability to create sub-folders and nested collections
Automatic sorting and organization of comics
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
