# Panels vs Cantook by Aldiko

The clearest difference is rating: Panels at 4.8 against Cantook by Aldiko's 3.3. Panels also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 39%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). Cantook by Aldiko's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Panels sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Cantook by Aldiko asks for nothing beyond the download.

Panels holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Panels has 13K ratings behind it against 32, 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 39% of Cantook by Aldiko's.

Panels ships an update every 9 days, Cantook by Aldiko every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Panels | Cantook by Aldiko |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panels-comic-reader/id1236567663/reviews)** | [3.3 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cantook-by-aldiko/id1476410111/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | **70.2% of reviews** | 38.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#137** | — |
| Size | 166 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Produkt Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1236567662) | [De Marque](https://appshunter.io/developer/373689380) |

## What reviewers say

### Panels

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

**Currently charting:** #137 Top Free · Book, #172 Top Grossing · 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


### Cantook by Aldiko

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cantook-by-aldiko/id1476410111)

This app consolidates all your eBooks, comics, and audiobooks into a single platform. It offers seamless integration with public libraries, access to public domain titles, and the ability to import your own files. Customize your reading experience with various fonts, themes, and organization tools.

**Highlights:** Unified library for eBooks, comics, audiobooks, Public library integration, Import EPUB, CBZ, PDF files, Access public domain books, Customizable reading experience, Organize bookshelf with categories

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Panels free?

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

### Is Cantook by Aldiko free?

Cantook by Aldiko is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Panels or Cantook by Aldiko?

Panels is rated higher. Panels averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Cantook by Aldiko averages 3.3 from 32 ratings.

### Do Panels or Cantook by Aldiko have ads?

Neither Panels nor Cantook by Aldiko shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Panels or Cantook by Aldiko?

Panels ships an update every 9 days, and Cantook by Aldiko every 2 months. Most recently, Panels was updated on November 1, 2026 and Cantook by Aldiko on October 29, 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.*