# Tormento vs Manga and Anime Comic Reader

The clearest difference is rating: Manga and Anime Comic Reader at 4.8 against Tormento's 4.3. Manga and Anime Comic Reader also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%). Tormento's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tormento sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Manga and Anime Comic Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Manga and Anime Comic Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tormento has 166 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Tormento's written reviews are positive against 100% of Manga and Anime Comic Reader's.

Tormento ships an update daily, Manga and Anime Comic Reader every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tormento | Manga and Anime Comic Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (166 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tormento/id1291133449/reviews) | **[4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manga-and-anime-comic-reader/id6743121949/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **166** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 11 MB | 96 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Long Sang Chan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1080857075) | [Vitoriia Horshkova](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804217750) |

## What reviewers say

### Tormento

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tormento/id1291133449)

Experience a gripping narrative set within the dark web, presented as a simulated social networking app. Immerse yourself in a criminal underworld through messages and a feed, feeling as though you're accessing another user's account. This is a fictional story.

**Highlights:** Dark web narrative, Simulated social network, Message-based storytelling, Feed interactions, Immersive experience

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |


### Manga and Anime Comic Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manga-and-anime-comic-reader/id6743121949)

Explore a vast collection of manga, manhwa, and anime comics with a seamless reading experience. Download titles for offline access, customize your reading style, and discover new favorites with smart discovery tools. This app is designed for all fans of comic storytelling.

**Highlights:** Massive comic collection, Offline manga access, Personalized reader customization, Smart discovery tools, Cross-device progress saving, Curated recommendations

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tormento free?

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

### Is Manga and Anime Comic Reader free?

Manga and Anime Comic Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tormento or Manga and Anime Comic Reader?

Manga and Anime Comic Reader is rated higher. Tormento averages 4.3 out of 5 from 166 ratings, while Manga and Anime Comic Reader averages 4.8 from 12 ratings.

### Do Tormento or Manga and Anime Comic Reader have ads?

Manga and Anime Comic Reader shows ads; Tormento does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tormento or Manga and Anime Comic Reader?

Tormento ships an update daily, and Manga and Anime Comic Reader every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tormento was updated on October 15, 2026 and Manga and Anime Comic Reader on October 8, 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.*