# Manga Dogs vs Inkspired

The clearest difference is rating: Inkspired at 4.7 against Manga Dogs's 4.1. Inkspired also leads on ads (none vs shown). Manga Dogs's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Manga Dogs sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 3 months and Inkspired sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Inkspired holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.8K and 615 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 52% and 51% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Manga Dogs | Inkspired |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manga-dogs-webtoon-reader/id1198071602/reviews) | **[4.7 (615 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkspired/id1543546501/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 615 |
| Positive reviews | **51.7% of reviews** | 51.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [爽 邹](https://appshunter.io/developer/1198070688) | [Galo Vargas](https://appshunter.io/developer/720516228) |

## What reviewers say

### Manga Dogs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manga-dogs-webtoon-reader/id1198071602)

Discover, read, and organize thousands of manga from multiple sources and languages. Get updates on your favorite series, track your reading progress, and enjoy a customizable reading experience with features like night mode and background downloads. Sync your progress across all devices with a single account.

**Highlights:** Discover manga from 20+ sources, Organize favorites and track history, Receive update notifications, Customizable reading modes, Cross-device syncing, Night mode for eye protection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Read manga no ads three month | $8.99 | per 3 months |
| Remove ads one year | $24.99 | per year |
| Manga reader no ads forever | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Comfortable and easy to use
- 🚀 Frequent updates
- 💰 Free to use with optional paid features
- 📚 Wide selection of manga
- 🌐 Available in multiple languages

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 💤 Slow loading times
- 📺 Excessive ads
- 🔍 Search function not working
- 🤔 Manga sources and genres disappearing

**Reported bugs**

- Manga chapters not loading properly
- Accounts and reading lists being lost after updates
- Incompatibility issues with newer devices or OS versions
- Repeated login prompts and account access problems

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize reading order and layout
- Improved bookmarking and reading history features
- Offline reading mode
- Better notification system for updated manga
- More language and source options


### Inkspired

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkspired/id1543546501)

Discover, read, and write creative stories and book series for free. Connect with authors, save stories for offline access, and publish your own novels or microfictions. Participate in writing contests and manage your content with ease.

**Highlights:** Read thousands of stories for free, Offline reading and saving, Write and publish novels/microfictions, Engage with readers and authors, Participate in writing contests, Multilingual support

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly CHF | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Plus Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Plus Monthly CHF | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Plus Monthly EUR | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Plus Monthly GBP | $21.99 | per month |
| Premium PRO Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Premium PRO Monthly CHF | $29.99 | per month |
| Premium Annually | $80.00 | per year |
| Premium Annually CHF | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium Plus Annually CHF | $199.99 | per year |
| Premium Plus Annually | $199.99 | per year |
| Premium PRO Annually CHF | $299.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Diverse genre recognition and support
- ✍️ Easy-to-use writing and publishing platform
- 🎯 Supportive and engaged community
- 💰 Monetization opportunities for writers
- 🌍 Multilingual user base and content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- ⚠️ White screen and loading errors
- 🔄 Bookmark/reading position not saved properly
- ⏱️ Slow performance and lag
- 🔐 Login and authentication issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup and during use
- White/blank screen appearing frequently
- Reading position not saved between sessions
- Login failures and session timeouts
- Category selection dropdown not working

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Auto-save functionality
- Spell checker and grammar correction
- Comment system on stories
- Better profile customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Manga Dogs free?

Manga Dogs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Inkspired free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Manga Dogs or Inkspired?

Inkspired is rated higher. Manga Dogs averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Inkspired averages 4.7 from 615 ratings.

### Do Manga Dogs or Inkspired have ads?

Manga Dogs shows ads; Inkspired does not.

### Which is updated more often, Manga Dogs or Inkspired?

Manga Dogs ships an update every 3 weeks, and Inkspired every 3 weeks. Most recently, Manga Dogs was updated on October 24, 2026 and Inkspired on October 25, 2026.

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