Comparison

V2EX vs MNGA

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

Head to head
About

V2EX

This app offers a comprehensive, unofficial client experience for a popular online community. It provides full access to topics, comments, and nodes, with enhanced features like image viewing, timely notifications, and user account management. Explore advanced functionalities such as threaded comment views and customizable reading settings.

Highlights
  • Full topic and comment experience
  • Image viewing similar to Twitter
  • Real-time unread notification alerts
  • Threaded comment views for clarity
  • Customizable reading settings (themes, font size)
  • Automatic sign-in and multi-account management
  • Automatic daily check-ins
Features
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V2EX - 开源好用的非官方客户端 基础功能 ---------------------------------- - 主题、评论 、节点 … 等功能的完整体验。例如翻页、评论、收藏、帖子详情与评论图文支持、超链点击支持智能解析 ...等等。 - 查看图片体验与twitter类似,保证看图体验 - 及时的未读通知提醒 - 用户账户相关功能 特色功能 ---------------------------------- - 评论支持查看对话,上下文更清晰(将某条评论相关的评论提取出来单独查看,无关的剔除) - 多配色(亮色、暗色),自定义字号行距等阅读设置 - 1Password 登陆 ,登陆TOKEN失效自动重登,多账号管理与一键切换 - 自动签到 ---------------------------------- 更多功能与细节等待你的探索,并且你也可以参与进来,向我提出任何你想要的功能,或直接在Github上贡献代码。

About

MNGA

This is an open-source client for the NGA community, designed with iOS standards for a smooth and fast experience. It offers a modern interface, efficient content display, extensive customization, and convenient features like instant post previews and multi-account switching.

Highlights
  • iOS standard design
  • Modern Liquid Glass interface
  • Native controls for efficient display
  • Customizable interface
  • Instant post preview
  • Multi-account switching
Features
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MNGA 是一个开源的 NGA 社区客户端,采用 iOS 标准设计,为你带来轻快畅爽的泥潭体验。 - Liquid Glass 现代设计,符合日常操作逻辑。 - 原生控件排版帖子内容,轻快省电不发热。 - 丰富界面定制功能,打造最适合你的阅读体验。 - 发帖内容即时预览,避免匿名失败、发错图片而社死。 - 多账号任意切换,高效无缝 RPG。

Screenshots

V2EX4 screens
MNGA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MNGA at 4.6 against V2EX's 4.0. MNGA also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 79%) and ratings volume (88 vs 28). V2EX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.4). On price, update cadence, 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. MNGA sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. V2EX asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MNGA holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 88 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of V2EX's written reviews are positive against 89% of MNGA's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

V2EX ships an update every 2 months, MNGA every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 22, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
V2EX versus MNGA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterV2EXMNGA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (28 ratings)4.6 (88 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.9% of reviews89.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2888 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB27 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developer丰 黄梓淇 赵

Customer experience

V2EX

All ratings28 ratings
Positive82.1%
Neutral3.6%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive78.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.1%

MNGA

All ratings88 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral2.3%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive89.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative5.3%

In-app purchases

None

V2EX

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MNGA

One-time2
  • Try MNGA Plus for 14 DaysFree
  • Unlock MNGA Plus$4.99

Questions

Is V2EX free?
V2EX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MNGA free?
MNGA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, V2EX or MNGA?
MNGA is rated higher. V2EX averages 4.0 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while MNGA averages 4.6 from 88 ratings.
Do V2EX or MNGA have ads?
Neither V2EX nor MNGA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, V2EX or MNGA?
V2EX ships an update every 2 months, and MNGA every 5 weeks. Most recently, V2EX was updated on August 22, 2026 and MNGA on September 18, 2026.

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