# Ultimate Comic Reader vs MangaKakalot

The clearest difference is rating: MangaKakalot at 4.1 against Ultimate Comic Reader's 3.0. MangaKakalot also leads on ratings volume (581 vs 2) and review sentiment (29% vs 20%). Ultimate Comic Reader's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ultimate Comic Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MangaKakalot sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MangaKakalot holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MangaKakalot has 581 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Ultimate Comic Reader's written reviews are positive against 29% of MangaKakalot's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ultimate Comic Reader | MangaKakalot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-comic-reader/id1205478657/reviews) | **[4.1 (581 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mangakakalot-manga-reader/id1571466647/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **581** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **29.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tamer Abdel-Baset](https://appshunter.io/developer/375954576) | [Anh Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571466649) |

## What reviewers say

### Ultimate Comic Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ultimate-comic-reader/id1205478657)

This free comic reader app allows you to import and read DRM-free comics in CBR and CBZ formats on your iOS devices. It offers a clean interface, smooth scrolling, zoom capabilities, and various import options from cloud storage and your computer.

**Highlights:** Supports CBR and CBZ formats, Import from iTunes, Dropbox, Google Drive, Fast and smooth page scrolling, Zoom in/out with double tap or pinch, Automatic saving of last read page, Organize comics with folders, Customizable app themes

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ultimate Comic Reader Pro | $1.99 | one-time |


### MangaKakalot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mangakakalot-manga-reader/id1571466647)

Explore a vast library of manga and comics with a simple, professional interface. Discover popular titles, track new releases, and enjoy a personalized reading experience with various viewing modes and genre selections.

**Highlights:** Unlimited manga content, Popular manga discovery, Newest, Top, Completed, Ongoing status, Regular chapter updates, Variety of genres, Quick search functionality, Favorites list with notifications, Multiple reading modes

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MangaKakalot Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Premium | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Wide variety of manga/manhwa
- 👍 Easy to use interface
- 💡 Frequent updates
- 🚀 Convenient reading experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Chapters/pages not loading properly
- 🐛 App crashes/freezes
- 💸 Too many ads
- 🐛 Reading progress not saved/synced

**Reported bugs**

- Chapters not loading or displaying X's
- App crashing when accessing favorites
- Duplicated chapters appearing
- Recent updates breaking core functionality

**Requested features**

- Ability to mark chapters as read/unread
- Automatic next chapter navigation
- Cloud sync for favorites and reading progress
- Better search and filtering options
- Offline reading mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ultimate Comic Reader free?

Ultimate Comic Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MangaKakalot free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ultimate Comic Reader or MangaKakalot?

MangaKakalot is rated higher. Ultimate Comic Reader averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while MangaKakalot averages 4.1 from 581 ratings.

### Do Ultimate Comic Reader or MangaKakalot have ads?

MangaKakalot shows ads; Ultimate Comic Reader does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*