# Macroverse vs Manga Reader ㅤ

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Macroverse at 92% against Manga Reader ㅤ's 13%. Macroverse also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.5). Manga Reader ㅤ's advantage is ratings volume (18K vs 41) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Macroverse sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Manga Reader ㅤ sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Macroverse holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Manga Reader ㅤ has 18K ratings behind it against 41, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Macroverse's written reviews are positive against 13% of Manga Reader ㅤ's.

Macroverse ships an update every 2 months, Manga Reader ㅤ monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Macroverse | Manga Reader ㅤ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macroverse-next-gen-comics/id1287187206/reviews)** | [4.5 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manga-reader/id1579203943/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 41 | **18K** |
| Positive reviews | **92.0% of reviews** | 13.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#128** |
| Size | 70 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Macroverse Media, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1153255891) | [Manga Reader Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776788975) |

## What reviewers say

### Macroverse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/macroverse-next-gen-comics/id1287187206)

Experience a new era of digital storytelling with a unique mobile-first format for comics and webtoons. Support creators directly through subscriptions and engage with a community focused on the future of entertainment.

**Highlights:** Mobile-native TapStory format, Exclusive series and free episodes, Creator revenue sharing, Community collaboration opportunities, Support for comics, TV, gaming, and animation franchises

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Macroverse Unlimited Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Macroverse Unlimited | $4.99 | per month |
| Macroverse Unlimited Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Standard Episode | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super Season Unlock! | $9.99 | one-time |


### Manga Reader ㅤ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manga-reader/id1579203943)

**Currently charting:** #128 Top Grossing · Book, #154 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Access a vast and ever-growing library of manga titles with seamless navigation and a smooth reading experience. Discover new stories, track your progress, and enjoy personalized recommendations. Download manga for offline reading and explore curated content.

**Highlights:** Massive manga catalog, New chapters added quickly, Fast and smooth reading, Personalized recommendations, Offline reading, Save favorites and progress

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe Monthly Lezardo | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Manga Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscribe Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Manga Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Manga Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscribe For 3 Months | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Manga Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Subscribe Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Manga | $49.99 | per year |
| Manga Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Subscribe Yearly | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Lots of manga options
- 👍 Clean and simple interface
- 🚀 Fast chapter loading

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Manga pages out of order
- 🐛 Chapters not loading properly
- 🔒 Paywall blocks content
- 🐛 Search function not working
- 🐛 Sync issues across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Blank pages when trying to read
- App crashes when switching chapters
- Disappearing search bar

**Requested features**

- Next chapter button
- Bookmark/resume reading feature
- More categories and sorting options
- Free trial period


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Macroverse free?

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

### Is Manga Reader ㅤ free?

Manga Reader ㅤ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Macroverse or Manga Reader ㅤ?

Macroverse is rated higher. Macroverse averages 4.8 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Manga Reader ㅤ averages 4.5 from 18K ratings.

### Do Macroverse or Manga Reader ㅤ have ads?

Manga Reader ㅤ shows ads; Macroverse does not.

### Which is updated more often, Macroverse or Manga Reader ㅤ?

Macroverse ships an update every 2 months, and Manga Reader ㅤ monthly. Most recently, Macroverse was updated on June 10, 2026 and Manga Reader ㅤ on September 25, 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.*