# Panels vs Magibook

The clearest difference is device support: Panels at 4 against Magibook's 2. Panels also leads on ratings volume (13K vs 3.5K). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Panels sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and Magibook sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Panels against 4.7 for Magibook. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13K and 3.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Panels's written reviews are positive against 76% of Magibook's.

Panels ships an update every 9 days, Magibook every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Panels | Magibook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (13K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panels-comic-reader/id1236567663/reviews)** | [4.7 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magibook-learn-to-read-books/id6480576897/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **13K** | 3.5K |
| Positive reviews | 70.3% of reviews | **75.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#133** | #178 |
| Size | 166 MB | 193 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Produkt Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1236567662) | [Magibook, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1739500946) |

## What reviewers say

### Panels

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

**Currently charting:** #133 Top Free · Book, #169 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


### Magibook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magibook-learn-to-read-books/id6480576897)

**Currently charting:** #178 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

This app adapts books to your reading level, making literature accessible to everyone. It's ideal for English learners, children, and individuals with reading challenges, offering a personalized experience with an integrated dictionary and progress tracking.

**Highlights:** Books adapted to four reading levels, Extensive library of classic and diverse books, English learning support for ESL/EFL, Features for dyslexia and ADHD, Integrated dictionary for vocabulary building, Reading progress tracking

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Magibook Unlimited | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Magibook Unlimited | $9.99 | per month |
| Magibook Unlimited | $19.99 | per year |
| Magibook Unlimited | $39.99 | per year |
| Magibook Unlimited | $39.99 | per year |
| Magibook Unlimited | $49.99 | per year |
| Magibook Unlimited | $59.99 | per year |
| Magibook Unlimited | $59.99 | per year |
| Magibook Unlimited | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful for dyslexia and English learners
- 🚀 Allows reading of classics at adjusted difficulty levels
- 📚 Enables reading of books that were previously inaccessible

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with AI-generated text quality and accuracy
- 🔍 Limited book selection and content
- 💰 Concerns about paid subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Speak function not working as expected
- Inconsistencies in AI-generated text compared to original

**Requested features**

- Expand book selection to include more genres and authors
- Improve AI text generation for better coherence and flow
- Add accessibility features like text-to-speech and larger font sizes
- Implement a search function to easily find books


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Panels free?

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

### Is Magibook free?

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

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

Panels is rated higher. Panels averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13K ratings, while Magibook averages 4.7 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do Panels or Magibook have ads?

Neither Panels nor Magibook shows ads.

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

Panels ships an update every 9 days, and Magibook every 8 days. Most recently, Panels was updated on October 25, 2026 and Magibook on October 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Panels or Magibook?

Panels currently peaks at #133 in the App Store charts, and Magibook at #178. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*