Comparison

SmbReader vs VividNovel

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

Head to head

About

SmbReader

Features

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This is manga viewer app featured by streaming. Supported manga formats - Zip Supported streaming protocols - Samba (Windows Network) - Web (HTTP) Feature list - Samba - Detect server automatically - List file with thumbnail - Filter file by name - Rename file - Delete file - Web - Browse web page - Go back - Go forward - Viewer - Bottom thumbnail - Change page by single tap - Change page by double tap - Reading history - List file with thumbnail The manga used in the screenshot is below. [Title] Give My Regards to Black Jack [Author] SHUHO SATO [Site Title] Manga on Web [Site URL] http://mangaonweb.com

About

VividNovel

Features

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Are you craving an exhilarating reading adventure? Look no further—VividNovel delivers an immersive novel experience like never before! Each story is meticulously crafted with tight-knit plots and riveting twists that will keep you glued to every page. Immerse yourself in vivid, high-quality narratives brimming with intense emotions and clear-cut loyalties—stories that get your heart racing and compel you to keep reading.

Screenshots

SmbReader3 screens

VividNovel3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmbReader at none against VividNovel's 4. SmbReader also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). 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. VividNovel sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. SmbReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level

SmbReader versus VividNovel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	SmbReader	VividNovel
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 7 months	—
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	No — better	Yes
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	8.0 — better	13.0
Further details — not scored
Size	19 MB	6 MB
Age rating	17+	17+
Developer	koji12000	装武