# WebComics vs Manga Reader King

The clearest difference is rating: WebComics at 4.8 against Manga Reader King's 4.2. WebComics also leads on ratings volume (67K vs 1.4K) and chart position (#20 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WebComics sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Manga Reader King sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WebComics holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WebComics has 67K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of WebComics's written reviews are positive against 51% of Manga Reader King's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WebComics | Manga Reader King |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webcomics-webtoon-manga/id1337550955/reviews)** | [4.2 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manga-reader-king/id6739520174/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **67K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | 45.4% of reviews | **50.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#20** | — |
| Size | 183 MB | 213 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [WEBCOMICS HOLDINGS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437232249) | [Monstera Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870414671) |

## What reviewers say

### WebComics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webcomics-webtoon-manga/id1337550955)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers, #20 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #29 Top Grossing · Book, #70 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Explore a vast library of authentic comics, manga, and manhwa across diverse genres like romance, action, and fantasy. Enjoy daily free reading, personalized recommendations, and offline downloads for an unparalleled reading experience.

**Highlights:** Authentic comic series, Diverse genres (Romance, Action, Fantasy, etc.), Daily free reading privileges, Personalized recommendations, Free downloads for offline reading, Exclusive original content

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Quarterly | $17.99 | per 3 months |
| Monthly PLUS Membership | $199.99 | per month |
| 10 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack C | $2.99 | one-time |
| 60 Gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| 100 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 200 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |
| 600 Gems | $59.99 | one-time |
| 1,000 Gems | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Great content and variety
- 🎨 Excellent art and illustrations
- 🤩 Engaging and captivating stories
- 🕰️ Consistent and timely updates
- 🔍 Easy to navigate and discover new comics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive gem/coin system to unlock chapters
- 🔒 Lack of free access to full comics
- 🔀 Confusing and frustrating coin/gem system
- ⏱️ Slow coin earning rate
- 🔁 Repeated ads to unlock chapters

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes
- Glitches with daily login rewards
- Syncing issues across devices
- Image loading failures

**Requested features**

- Ability to exchange coins for gems
- More free chapter access
- Improved organization and bookmarking
- Offline reading mode
- Better translation quality


### Manga Reader King

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manga-reader-king/id6739520174)

Access a vast library of manga, manhwa, manhua, and comics for free. Discover new series, read offline, and enjoy a smooth, intuitive reading experience with customizable themes and smart discovery features.

**Highlights:** Free and unlimited access to thousands of titles, Offline reading by downloading chapters, Smart discovery by genre, title, or trending, New content added weekly, New chapter notifications, Dark and light mode themes, Personal library for organizing favorites

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Manga King Pass | $12.99 | per month |
| King Reader Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Manga King Royal Pass | $59.99 | per 6 months |
| Manga King Eternal Pass | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for reading manga
- 🚀 Smooth reading experience
- 💎 Excellent selection of manga
- 🎨 Clean and modern design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Duplicate chapters
- 🔀 Incorrect chapter order
- 📢 Excessive ads even with premium subscription
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate large library

**Reported bugs**

- Premium subscription issues
- Scrolling issues in vertical view
- Incorrect chapter labeling

**Requested features**

- Add update groups with release dates in library
- Automatically start chapters from the top
- Implement left-to-right reading option
- Add a dedicated 'recently updated' section


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WebComics free?

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

### Is Manga Reader King free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WebComics or Manga Reader King?

WebComics is rated higher. WebComics averages 4.8 out of 5 from 67K ratings, while Manga Reader King averages 4.2 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do WebComics or Manga Reader King have ads?

Both WebComics and Manga Reader King show ads.

### Which is updated more often, WebComics or Manga Reader King?

WebComics ships an update every 2 weeks, and Manga Reader King every 2 weeks. Most recently, WebComics was updated on November 10, 2026 and Manga Reader King on November 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.*