# 掌閱iReader vs 漫画人极速版

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 漫画人极速版 at 86% against 掌閱iReader's 28%. 漫画人极速版 also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 180). 掌閱iReader's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 掌閱iReader sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and 漫画人极速版 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

漫画人极速版 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 漫画人极速版 has 1.3K ratings behind it against 180, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 28% of 掌閱iReader's written reviews are positive against 86% of 漫画人极速版's.

掌閱iReader ships an update every 3 weeks, 漫画人极速版 monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 掌閱iReader | 漫画人极速版 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ireader/id1050576032/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1093094653/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 180 | **1.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 28.0% of reviews | **86.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 132 MB | 191 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [HK IReader Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1110639431) | [中营 谢](https://appshunter.io/developer/1093094652) |

## What reviewers say

### 掌閱iReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ireader/id1050576032)

This app offers a comfortable reading experience with a vast library of authorized novels. Explore diverse genres and popular titles, with personalized settings and timely updates. Discover new stories and connect with fellow readers.

**Highlights:** Massive library of authorized novels, Diverse genres including romance, fantasy, and sci-fi, Personalized reading settings (font, background, night mode), Timely updates and notifications for new chapters, Popular novel rankings and recommendations, User-friendly interface with smooth page turning

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 600 iCoins | $0.99 | one-time |
| VIP of 1 month | $3.99 | one-time |
| 3000 iCoins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 6000 iCoins | $9.99 | one-time |
| VIP of 3 months | $10.99 | one-time |
| 12000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 18000 iCoins | $29.99 | one-time |
| VIP of 12 months | $39.99 | one-time |
| 30000iCons | $49.99 | one-time |
| 60000閲餠 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Extensive free book resources available
- ⬆️ File upload feature from PC to phone
- 👁️ Eye-care reading modes
- 🎨 User-friendly interface (in older versions)
- 🔊 Text-to-speech/audio reading functionality (previously)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive advertisements throughout app
- 🐛 App crashes and won't open
- 🌐 Forced traditional Chinese characters only
- 🗑️ Removed text-to-speech audio reading feature
- ❌ Missing simplified Chinese language option

**Reported bugs**

- App won't open or displays blank page
- PDF documents cannot be opened
- TXT file import errors
- iOS 13 compatibility crashes
- Automatic forced updates to traditional Chinese

**Requested features**

- Full-screen page turning functionality
- Landscape view mode
- Simplified Chinese language support
- Text translation/lookup feature
- Automatic scrolling reading mode


### 漫画人极速版

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1093094653)

Access a vast collection of high-definition, full-color comics from around the world, including Japanese, Korean, Chinese, and Western titles. Enjoy a seamless reading experience with fast updates, comfortable layouts, and offline download capabilities.

**Highlights:** Vast collection of HD full-color comics, Multiple genres: romance, action, fantasy, etc., Fast updates and new releases, Comfortable strip-style reading layout, Offline download for convenient reading, Community discussion groups

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 600次元币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1个月会员 | $1.90 | one-time |
| 3000次元币 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3个月会员 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 6个月VIP | $8.99 | one-time |
| 6800次元币 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 12个月会员 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 12800次元币 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 32800次元币 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 64800次元币 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient and easy to use
- 🚀 Fast loading and responsive
- 📚 Extensive manga library
- 💰 Free with minimal ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of language options (mostly Chinese)
- 🔍 Some manga chapters/series missing
- 📺 Frequent and intrusive ads
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when switching between chapters
- Manga pages fail to load sometimes
- Frequent ads interrupt reading experience

**Requested features**

- Add more language support
- Improve manga library completeness
- Reduce ad frequency and intrusiveness
- Fix crashes and stability issues


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 掌閱iReader free?

掌閱iReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 漫画人极速版 free?

漫画人极速版 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 掌閱iReader or 漫画人极速版?

漫画人极速版 is rated higher. 掌閱iReader averages 3.3 out of 5 from 180 ratings, while 漫画人极速版 averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do 掌閱iReader or 漫画人极速版 have ads?

Both 掌閱iReader and 漫画人极速版 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 掌閱iReader or 漫画人极速版?

掌閱iReader ships an update every 3 weeks, and 漫画人极速版 monthly. Most recently, 掌閱iReader was updated on November 2, 2026 and 漫画人极速版 on November 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*