Panels vs Helpr
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Helpr
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Helpr is the support platform that lets you see what your customers see — and solve issues in real time. Respond to live chat conversations, co-browse your customer’s screen, and let AI handle the rest — all from your iPhone or iPad. LIVE CHAT Respond to visitors the moment they reach out. See who’s on your site, what page they’re on, and jump into conversations with full context. • Real-time messaging with typing indicators and read receipts • Send images, files, audio, and video directly in chat • Auto-translate messages in 194 languages • Continue conversations seamlessly across devices VISUAL ASSIST (CO-BROWSE) Stop asking “can you describe what you see?” See their screen live and guide them through solutions directly. • One-click co-browse from any chat • End-to-end encrypted sessions • No downloads or plugins required • Works on any website (React, Shopify, WordPress, and more) AI ASSISTANT Let Luca, your built-in AI agent, help you respond faster or handle conversations automatically. • Assist mode: AI suggests replies for approval • Reply mode: AI handles conversations autonomously • Learns from your knowledge base, catalogs, and URLs • Web search for real-time answers BUILT FOR TEAMS Collaborate efficiently and manage conversations at scale. • Multi-agent support with presence indicators • Internal notes and smart routing • Satisfaction ratings and response analytics • Omnichannel inbox: email, WhatsApp, Instagram, Messenger SECURITY FIRST Your data and your customers’ data are protected. • AES-256-GCM encryption at rest • End-to-end encrypted co-browsing • 2FA, passkeys, and biometric login • SOC 2-aligned practices STAY IN THE LOOP Never miss a message. Get push notifications for new chats, replies, and assignments — and respond instantly from anywhere. Helpr requires an active account. Sign up for free at helpr.so.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Helpr at none against Panels's 5. Panels's advantage is chart position (#202 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. Panels sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Helpr asks for nothing beyond the download.
Panels ships an update every 8 days, Helpr weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Panels | Helpr |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (13K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 13K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #202 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 166 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Produkt Studio | Weels Inc |
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
Helpr
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Panels
- Panels+ Monthly7 Days trial$1.491 Month
- Panels+ Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Panels 3 Upgrade$9.99
- Panels 2$19.99
- Panels 3$19.99
Helpr
No in-app purchases








