Comparison

Panels vs bloopworm

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Panels

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
Currently charting
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Improve your comic reading experience with Panels. Enjoy reading your favorite titles in a clean and delightful interface, with plenty of customization and advanced features — fully DRM-free, with first-class support for OPDS, your own library, and your own files. Key features: - Universal Compatibility: Support for most common comic types: CBR, CBZ, CB7, PDF and comic ePUB (not text eBook). Support for multiple image formats, including WebP. - Cross-Device Sync: Synchronize your reading progress across iPhone, iPad and Mac and resume reading exactly where you left off. - Full iCloud Drive support: store your entire library on iCloud and access it from different devices. - Library Organization: Effortlessly manage your comic library with intuitive tools for easy navigation, custom folder colors, logos and cover images. * Themes: support for Light and Dark modes, and many others. * Reading Presets: Choose from a multitude of reading presets or create your own, including horizontal, vertical, or panel-by-panel guided view. - Right to Left reading (manga): read any comic with Panels. * OPDS support: Stream, search and download comics from your OPDS compatible server (Komga, Kavita, Codex, Ubooquity and others). * Secure your content: Keep files locked using a password or Face ID for your collections and files. Use Incognito mode to keep your reading sessions hidden. * Live Text and Subject detection. * Experimental Features: Access experimental features like panel-by-panel navigation. Panels Store — DRM-free comics from independent creators: - Browse and buy comics directly inside Panels, no extra apps or accounts. - 100% DRM-free: every purchase is yours to keep, read offline and back up. - Creators keep 80% of revenue, so your purchases directly support the people making the comics. - Purchased issues are added to your library and sync across your devices automatically. Native support for importing files from: * iCloud Drive * Dropbox * Microsoft OneDrive - Substack * OPDS: Komga, Kavita, Codex and others * Local network shared files and folders via SMB and Embedded web server - iTunes - External drives - Airdrop - Drag&Drop from other apps Page Filters: * Reduce Noise * Increase Sharpness * Reduce Moiré * Crop Borders * Require an active subscription or a one-time purchase. • You may purchase an Auto-Renewing Subscription to unlock all the premium features while it\'s active; or a one-off purchase to unlock the current major version features forever. • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase • Read our privacy policy and terms of use: https://panels.app/privacy / https://panels.app/terms

About

bloopworm

This app uses AI to enhance your digital comic reading experience. It automatically detects panels and text, offering smart navigation and multiple reading modes for manga, webtoons, and traditional comics. Organize your library with built-in file management.

Highlights
  • AI-powered smart panel detection
  • Multiple reading modes (auto-detect, LTR, RTL)
  • Horizontal and vertical viewing options
  • Support for various image and compressed file formats
  • In-app file management and import
  • Intuitive image viewer with zoom
Features
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bloopworm is an AI based manga, webtoon (manhwa) & comic reader. This app focuses on one goal: to make the digital experience just as fun as reading physical comic books. Features: • Effortless Navigation: Slide through pages and zoom in on panels with our intuitive image viewer. • Smart Reading: bloopworm's guided view automatically detects panels and text, so you can enjoy comics in their natural format, whether it's webtoon, manga, or traditional comic book layouts. • Multiple Reading Modes: Read from left to right, right to left, or choose auto-detect for a hassle-free experience. • View Your Way: Go horizontal or vertical, whichever feels most comfortable for you. • Widespread File Support: bloopworm opens all your favorite image formats (JPG, JPEG, PNG, and WEBP) and compressed files (CBZ, CBR, RAR, ZIP, and PDF). • Import from Anywhere: Easily import or extract manga, comics & webtoons (manhwa) from any folder on your device. • Organized Library: Our built-in file management system lets you keep your comic collection organized, so you can always find what you're looking for. Privacy policy and terms of use: https://www.agreement.bloopworm.com

Screenshots

Panels4 screens
bloopworm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Panels at 4.8 against bloopworm's 3.9. Panels also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months). bloopworm's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Panels holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Panels has 12K ratings behind it against 19, 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 67% of bloopworm's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Panels ships an update every 8 days, bloopworm every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Panels versus bloopworm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPanelsbloopworm
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (12K ratings) — better3.9 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews70.2% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings12K — better19
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank#196 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size165 MB140 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperProdukt StudioPrabhkirat Singh

Customer experience

Panels

All ratings12,369 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral1.8%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews1,119 reviews
Positive70.2%
Neutral9.6%
Negative20.3%

bloopworm

All ratings19 ratings
Positive68.4%
Neutral10.5%
Negative21.1%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Panels

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Support for more file formats like ePub

bloopworm

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Panels

Subscriptions2
  • Panels+ Monthly7 Days trial$1.491 Month
  • Panels+ Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time3
  • Panels 3 Upgrade$9.99
  • Panels 2$19.99
  • Panels 3$19.99
None

bloopworm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Panels free?
Panels is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is bloopworm free?
bloopworm is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Panels or bloopworm?
Panels is rated higher. Panels averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while bloopworm averages 3.9 from 19 ratings.
Do Panels or bloopworm have ads?
bloopworm shows ads; Panels does not.
Which is updated more often, Panels or bloopworm?
Panels ships an update every 8 days, and bloopworm every 3 months. Most recently, Panels was updated on September 25, 2026 and bloopworm on August 27, 2026.

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