# Panels vs Glance

The clearest difference is price: Panels at Free against Glance's $3.99. Panels also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 8) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). Glance's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (100% vs 70%). On rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Panels is free to download; Glance costs $3.99 up front. Panels sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Glance asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Panels against 4.9 for Glance. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Panels has 12K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of Panels's written reviews are positive against 100% of Glance's.

Panels ships an update every 8 days, Glance every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Panels | Glance |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panels-comic-reader/id1236567663/reviews) | **[4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glance-epub-speed-reader/id6747596694/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 70.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#196** | — |
| Size | 165 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Produkt Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1236567662) | [PETER ZDANKIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821932260) |

## What reviewers say

### Panels

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

**Currently charting:** #196 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


### Glance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glance-epub-speed-reader/id6747596694)

This app offers a minimalist reading experience using RSVP technology to display text word by word. It helps users focus by eliminating distractions and entering a state of flow. Import your own books and customize the reading experience with various fonts and color schemes.

**Highlights:** RSVP speed reading technology, Import EPUB, MOBI, and save Texts/URLs, Two reading modes (overview and speed), Customizable fonts and color schemes, Ad-free and tracking-free experience

**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 Glance free?

Glance costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

Glance is rated higher. Panels averages 4.8 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Glance averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.

### Do Panels or Glance have ads?

Neither Panels nor Glance shows ads.

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

Panels ships an update every 8 days, and Glance every 2 weeks. Most recently, Panels was updated on September 25, 2026 and Glance on September 12, 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.*