LN vs MangaTime
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LN
Read novels directly from baka-tsuki on your iPhone and iPad. Add titles to your favorites and receive updates. This alpha version is actively developed with ongoing improvements.
- Read baka-tsuki novels
- Add novels to favorites
- Refresh for latest data
- Push notifications (future chapter updates)
- Alpha version with active development
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Want something like BakaReader EX on iOS then there is it!! Warning : There is no licensed novel (sword art online, mahouka, etc) and if it's not in baka-tsuki website it's not in my app either. Take it as an alpha work since it's far from done and every novel doesn't work (most do however^^), if you have a probleme submit an issue on github here : https://github.com/AzSiAz/LN-Reader/issues END Warning Features : - Read baka-tsuki novels directly on your iphone and ipad - Add them to favorites - Refresh button to get latest data - Push notification (Not new chapter for now but it's coming) Coming : - Download chapters for offline use - Read Web novel and teaser - Automatically get latest data
MangaTime
This app helps manga, manhwa, manhua, and webtoon readers meticulously track their reading progress. It provides instant notifications for new chapter releases and allows users to organize their entire library with custom statuses. Users can also import their existing reading lists from other services.
- Track manga reading progress
- Organize library with custom statuses
- Instant new chapter notifications
- View reading statistics
- Import from other tracking apps
- Home screen widget for upcoming releases
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Track every manga, manhwa & webtoon you love — and get notified the instant a new chapter drops. Clean UI. No in-app reading. Just your library. Rated 4.6/5 on the App Store ONE LIBRARY FOR EVERYTHING YOU READ Add manga, manhwa, manhua, and webtoon to your personal library. Mark each series as Reading, Plan to Read, Completed, On Hold, or Dropped. Track chapter and volume progress for every title — whether you follow 5 series or 500. INSTANT CHAPTER ALERTS The moment a new chapter is available, MangaTime sends you a push notification. No more manually checking release sites. No more falling behind on your favorites. DISCOVER YOUR NEXT SERIES Browse thousands of titles across every genre. New releases, trending manhwa, hidden gems — all in one Explore page. Get AI-powered recommendations tailored to what you already read — no more scrolling for hours. YOUR READING STATS Total chapters read, reading pace, favorite genres. For readers who take their library seriously. IMPORT IN SECONDS Already on MyAnimeList or AniList? Import your full list in one tap and pick up exactly where you left off. HOW IT WORKS 1. Search any title — manga, manhwa, manhua, or webtoon 2. Add to your library and set your chapter progress 3. Get push notifications the moment new chapters drop MangaTime is a tracker, not a reader. No pirated content. No grey area. A clean, focused app for readers who follow a lot of series. "Finally an app that actually handles manhwa properly. The chapter notifications alone make it worth it." — 5/5 Free to download. Upgrade to MangaTime Plus for unlimited library and advanced reading stats. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MangaTime at 4.7 against LN's 2.7. MangaTime also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (77% vs 50%). LN's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. MangaTime sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. LN asks for nothing beyond the download.
MangaTime holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 47 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of LN's written reviews are positive against 77% of MangaTime's.
LN ships an update monthly, MangaTime every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.
| Parameter | LN | MangaTime |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (34 ratings) | 4.7 (47 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 76.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 34 | 47 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 154 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Stephan Deumier | GIORGIO BERTOLOTTI |
Customer experience
LN
MangaTime
In-app purchases
LN
No in-app purchases
MangaTime
- MangaTime Plus7 Days trial$0.997 Days
- MangaTime Plus7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- MangaTime Plus$1.991 Month
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- MangaTime Plus7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- MangaTime Plus7 Days trial2 variants$19.991 Year
- MangaTime Plus$19.991 Year
- MangaTime Plus Lifetime$39.99
