# Panels vs tiReader

The clearest difference is update cadence: Panels at every 8 days against tiReader's every 6 weeks. Panels also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (12K vs 641). tiReader's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Panels sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and tiReader sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Panels holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Panels has 12K ratings behind it against 641, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Panels's written reviews are positive against 66% of tiReader's.

Panels ships an update every 8 days, tiReader every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Panels | tiReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panels-comic-reader/id1236567663/reviews)** | [4.5 (641 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tireader-ebook-reader/id1276508285/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 641 |
| Positive reviews | **70.1% of reviews** | 66.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#180** | — |
| Size | 165 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Produkt Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1236567662) | [Stanislav Polishchuk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651411937) |

## What reviewers say

### Panels

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panels-comic-reader/id1236567663)

**Currently charting:** #180 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Enhance your comic and manga reading with a clean, customizable interface. Enjoy universal file compatibility, cross-device syncing, and advanced reading presets. Organize your library, secure your content, and import from various cloud services and local networks.

**Highlights:** Universal file compatibility (CBR, CBZ, PDF, ePUB), Cross-device reading progress sync, iCloud Drive integration, Customizable reading presets, Right-to-left reading for manga, OPDS server support, Content security with password/Face ID

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Panels+ Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Panels+ Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Panels 3 Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| Panels 2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Panels 3 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and responsive
- 👍 Clean and modern UI
- 💡 Useful features like panel view and vertical scrolling
- 🔒 No ads in paid version
- 👍 Good import and organization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Useful features locked behind paywall
- 🔒 Subscription model instead of one-time purchase
- 🐛 Issues with page navigation and zoom
- 🐛 Problems with reading right-to-left content

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when opening large files
- Issues with page order and navigation
- Problems with zooming and scrolling
- Syncing and importing bugs
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to create sub-folders and nested collections
- Automatic sorting and organization of comics
- Option to lock reading direction
- Double-tap to zoom functionality
- Progress tracking and bookmarking features


### tiReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tireader-ebook-reader/id1276508285)

This app offers a comprehensive reading experience for eBooks, audiobooks, and comics across various formats. Access a vast library of free content and organize your collection with powerful tools. Customize your reading environment and sync across devices.

**Highlights:** Supports eBooks, Audiobooks, and Comics, Access to 1,000,000+ free eBooks, Customizable library structure, Powerful search and filtering, Bookmarks and annotations, Sync across devices, Cloud and OPDS catalog access

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Skin "minima Glass" | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skin "minima Glass red" | $0.99 | one-time |
| Skin "art Blur" | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full version | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and smooth performance
- 📚 Supports wide range of file formats
- 🎨 Highly customizable reading experience
- 💾 Seamless cloud storage integration
- 🔖 Excellent bookmarking and annotation features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Limited cloud storage options
- 📁 Difficulty with bulk file management
- 🖥️ Layout issues on newer iPhone models
- ⏱️ Slow loading times for large files

**Reported bugs**

- Highlighting not working for some books
- Corrupted files not opening properly
- Sync issues with certain cloud services
- Unexpected crashes when handling large libraries

**Requested features**

- Vertical continuous scrolling for ePub files
- Export notes and highlights
- Improved PDF annotation tools
- Audiobook playback support
- Automatic cloud backup and sync


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Panels free?

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

### Is tiReader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Panels or tiReader?

Panels is rated higher. Panels averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while tiReader averages 4.5 from 641 ratings.

### Do Panels or tiReader have ads?

Neither Panels nor tiReader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Panels or tiReader?

Panels ships an update every 8 days, and tiReader every 6 weeks. Most recently, Panels was updated on September 25, 2026 and tiReader on September 23, 2026.

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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.*