Comparison

BuddyBrowser vs KMReader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BuddyBrowser

Features
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BuddyBrowser is a simple web browser to act as a companion to Safari with a separate bookmark list. BuddyBrowser enables splitscreen multitasking. You have two websites simultaneously on the same screen with the full benefits of Safari. It’s primarily supported on iPad Pro, iPad Air 2 and iPad mini 4. Otherwise, only the modal Safari View Controller extension will be available! Setup steps for the iPad: 1. Open the Safari App. 2. Swipe from the right edge of the iPad's screen to bring up the multitasking window and select BuddyBrowser. 3. Tap the separator between Safari and BuddyBrowser to stick the second window on screen. 4. Use the new Action extension in Safari to save and open your bookmarks to BuddyBrowser.

About

KMReader

This app provides a native reading experience for Komga libraries across Apple devices. It offers robust features for browsing, downloading, and managing your collection, with advanced reader options and offline capabilities.

Highlights
  • Native readers for multiple formats (DIVINA, EPUB, GIF, WebP, PDF)
  • Advanced metadata filtering and saved searches
  • Robust offline reading with per-series policies
  • Multi-server support and Komga admin tools
  • Spotlight indexing and iOS widgets for quick access
  • Incognito mode and Live Activities for reading
  • Localized UI in multiple languages
Features
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KMReader - Native Komga Client for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV KMReader helps you read, browse, download, and manage your Komga library with native Apple-platform readers, reliable local library storage, and practical offline workflows. IMPORTANT FEATURES - Native readers Read comics and books with DIVINA on iOS, macOS, and tvOS, plus EPUB and PDF on iOS and macOS. Readers support LTR, RTL, vertical, Webtoon, spreads, zoom, page curl or cover transitions, custom EPUB fonts and typography, dedicated EPUB behavior settings, nested EPUB tables of contents, PDF search, keyboard shortcuts, per-book preferences, animated pages, AI upscaling, and incognito reading. Rotate individual pages, crop empty page borders in DIVINA, tune preloading for memory or smoother page turns, keep lightweight progress visible while reading, and choose native PDF presentation modes that adapt cleanly between portrait and landscape. - Browse and discover Use Keep Reading, On Deck, Recently Added, Recently Updated, pinned collections/read lists, reading history, a 90-day pages-read heatmap, saved filters, advanced metadata filters with all/any matching, optional unread-cover blur, batch read-status updates from series pages, Spotlight indexing, widgets, and Home Screen quick actions. iPhone offers a dedicated Library tab for content-first browsing and a focused Search tab. KMReader keeps a local database for responsive browsing, dashboards, logs, and downloaded-library workflows, including large libraries. Dashboard library scopes stay tied to each saved server, and widgets mirror refreshed dashboard content. - Offline and sync Download books for offline reading, set per-series and per-read-list download policies, browse downloaded items with count and storage summaries, queue dashboard sections, keep reading with iOS background downloads and Live Activities, prepare local pages on demand with offline-first reading, and sync progress when you reconnect. Sync missing covers for downloaded books, series, read lists, and collections so offline browsing stays visual. - Multi-server and admin tools Save multiple Komga servers, protect private servers with device authentication, and switch instantly. Sign in with password or API key, and manage API keys in the app. Edit metadata, manage libraries and media, find missing posters or duplicates, monitor tasks, and browse, export, or clear paginated logs. KMReader targets Komga 1.19.0+ and supports API v1/v2. KMReader UI is localized in English, German, French, Japanese, Korean, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Italian, Russian, and Spanish. Privacy Policy: https://kmreader.everpcpc.com/privacy/ Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

BuddyBrowser2 screens
KMReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BuddyBrowser at none against KMReader's 2. BuddyBrowser also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). KMReader's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. KMReader sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. BuddyBrowser asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BuddyBrowser ships an update every 2 months, KMReader every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BuddyBrowser versus KMReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBuddyBrowserKMReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—26 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB47 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSimon Boeke川 彭

In-app purchases

None

BuddyBrowser

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

KMReader

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Coffee$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Coffee$5.991 Year

Questions

Is BuddyBrowser free?
BuddyBrowser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is KMReader free?
KMReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BuddyBrowser or KMReader have ads?
Neither BuddyBrowser nor KMReader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BuddyBrowser or KMReader?
BuddyBrowser ships an update every 2 months, and KMReader every 9 days. Most recently, BuddyBrowser was updated on September 13, 2026 and KMReader on September 11, 2026.

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