# Yen Press

> Digital storefront for manga and graphic novels published by Yen Press. (iPhone/iPad app by Hachette Book Group, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yen-press/id393612422 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hachette Book Group, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/364025324)
- Category: Books, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.20/5 from 95 App Store ratings · 76 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 43 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2011-01-13
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yen-press/id393612422/reviews.md

## What is Yen Press?

Welcome to the official Yen Press storefront where you can purchase digital copies of some of your favorite manga and graphic novels published by Yen Press!

Here you can find fan favorites and New York Times manga bestsellers like James Patterson’s MAXIMUM RIDE and DANIEL X, Svetlana Chmakova’s NIGHTSCHOOL, GOSSIP GIRL and more!

ABOUT YEN PRESS

Yen Press is the manga and graphic novel imprint of Hachette Book Group (HBG), a leading trade publisher based in New York and a division of Hachette Livre, the second-largest publisher in the world.  HBG publishes under the divisions of Little, Brown and Company, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Grand Central Publishing, FaithWords, Center Street, Orbit, and Hachette Digital.

## Key features

- Purchase digital manga
- Buy graphic novels
- Explore bestsellers
- Discover fan favorites
- Access popular series

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maximum Ride, Vol. 1 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Maximum Ride, Vol. 2 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Maximum Ride, Vol. 3 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Daniel X, Vol. 1 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Maximum Ride, Vol. 4 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Highschool of the Dead, Vol. 1 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Omamori Himari, Vol. 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Witch & Wizard: The Manga, Vol. 1 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Maximum Ride, Vol. 5 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Maximum Ride: The Manga, Vol. 6 | $8.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 76)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yen-press/id393612422/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Update

*2025-04-25, version 2.3*

This app looks like it hasn’t been updated in 10 years! Either please update or take it out of the store? Maybe make a new app so we can read your manga!! Thank you!!

### 1/5 — Updating

*2025-02-08, version 2.3*

Please update the app cause I can’t install it at least update it

### 1/5 — UPDATE THE APP

*2023-12-09, version 2.3*

Please update your app so older Apple products can use it or make a version for Android please.

### 2/5 — Good I guess

*2023-09-13, version 2.3*

I’m assuming that this is a great app but I don’t like how to download it you have to have a certain version of IOS

### 3/5 — Review

*2023-08-26, version 2.3*

Hi, please update this!! I can’t download it and I really wanted to read Maximum Ride and With and Wizards!

### 1/5 — Doesnt work with Iphone 14

*2023-08-06, version 2.3*

Doesnt work on iphone 14. It says “developer needs to update in order to work on my iphone 14” its a shame as they’re taking over “honey lemon soda” and I cant even read it on the app.

### 3/5 — Someone update this

*2023-07-10, version 2.3*

I love the app and all but someone update this please

### 2/5 — Needs to update pls 😬

*2022-11-09*

Dear Developer, Pls update your app Because some users are complaining about this…now I’m not being mean or anything but Whenever you have the chance…pls update it cus it tells me that the “developer needs to update it” So pls fix your app, Thanks :)

(Also love the app but Pls update it whenever you have the chance, bye :))

### 1/5 — Hi

*2022-09-18, version 2.3*

This app needs to be updated for me to use it which is awkward

### 1/5 — Update!!!

*2022-08-25, version 2.3*

Seriously the last update for this app was for the iOS 7 8 years ago.  We are on iOS 13 with 14 coming by next year.  Either update the app to be usable for the newer phones or remove the app from the apple store.

## Frequently asked questions about Yen Press

### What can I do with this app?

This app serves as the official digital storefront for Yen Press, allowing you to discover and purchase digital copies of manga and graphic novels. You can browse and buy a variety of titles, including bestsellers and fan favorites published by Yen Press.

### What kind of content is available?

The app features digital copies of manga and graphic novels published by Yen Press. This includes popular series like James Patterson’s MAXIMUM RIDE and DANIEL X, Svetlana Chmakova’s NIGHTSCHOOL, and GOSSIP GIRL, among other fan favorites and New York Times bestsellers.

### Is this app free to use?

The app itself is free to download and browse. However, to acquire digital copies of manga and graphic novels, you will need to make purchases within the app, as it functions as a digital storefront.

### What are some popular titles I can find?

You can find fan favorites and New York Times manga bestsellers such as James Patterson’s MAXIMUM RIDE and DANIEL X, Svetlana Chmakova’s NIGHTSCHOOL, and GOSSIP GIRL. The selection includes a range of popular series and graphic novel adaptations.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3 — 2014-06-27

Minor Enhancements + Bug Fixes

### 2.2 — 2013-12-13

Now compatible with iOS 7 and iPhone 5, 5s, and 5c devices. If you experience difficulties restoring your content, simply delete the app and reinstall. Thanks!

### 2.1 — 2012-09-20

Bug Fix: Yen Press 2.1 solves the issue some users were having accessing their previously downloaded content. Now there is no need to refresh the app, all of your content will be easily accessible within the app. 

In addition, users updating from version 1.0 will benefit from:

*Ability to restore purchased content
*Archive view for content purchased but not downloaded or deleted
*New A-Z view for browsing titles
*Landscape view

### 2.0 — 2012-07-25

**Note**
This is a major update! We highly recommend all users to delete the old version of the app before installing this version. You will be able to restore all previously purchased content linked to your account by clicking "Restore" within the app. If you have any issues, please contact us (via settings). Thanks!

• Ability to restore purchases
• Archive view for content purchased but not downloaded
• New A-Z view for titles
• Landscape view
• Major bug fixes

### 1.2 — 2011-07-22

Yen Press now supports iPhone & iPod Touch!

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