Comparison

WebToon Reader vs KedaReader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

WebToon Reader

View your favorite webtoons and manga files with a simple, optimized reader. Supports a wide range of compressed file formats and PDFs, with easy file import from cloud services and PC.

Highlights
  • Horizontal scrolling for webtoon feel
  • Supports CBR, CBZ, CB7, ZIP, RAR, 7Z
  • PDF file support
  • Import from cloud services (iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox)
  • Upload via PC web browser (WIFI)
  • App and file lock functions
Features
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Simple Comic File Reader App Horizontal Scroll Like Korean Webtoon - Smooth horizontal scrolling - Simple options - CBR, CBZ, CB7, ZIP, RAR, 7Z - Also supports PDF files - iPhone, iPad, Mac(Apple Silicon) support (* Some functions may not be supported on Mac) This app can upload and view compressed files or PDF files that users have. (File containing webtoon or Manga image files) We've optimized and simplified the options to view webtoon files in the current “Manga Viewer” app. Normal cartoon files can be viewed like watching a webtoon. ** Characteristic ** - Zip, RAR, 7z, cbz, cbr, cb7 compressed files (including images with png, jpeg, jpg and gif extensions + bmp, tiff, tif, webp, avif, jxl(26+), heif(18+)) - PDF file support - Upload via PC web browser (WIFI) - Import files from cloud apps such as iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Box, etc. - OneDrive, Dropbox direct login and download - WebDav, SMB, FTP - SFTP support - Upload files with iTunes file sharing - Cloud app, copy files from mail attachments - Apply default image sharpening filter - iPhone, iPad, Mac(Apple Silicon) support - Pad supports multitasking - Rotate the screen horizontally and vertically - “App Lock” function to enter password when entering the app - “File lock” function to enter password when opening file - Screen auto off (ON / OFF) - Continue to last file (ON / OFF) ** Please install the cloud app on your iPhone and log in to import files from the cloud. If you have any bugs or issues, please send them to the Send button on the top right of the setting screen or send them to junhuloveapple@gmail.com. (Answer in comments may take up to a day to respond to Apple's comment system. Please email us for a quick reply.)

About

KedaReader

Read your DRM-free digital comic collections on iOS devices with a rich experience. Supports various archive formats, nested files, and cloud storage integration. Offers advanced reading modes and streaming capabilities for seamless access to your library.

Highlights
  • Supports PDF, ZIP, RAR, CBZ, CBR, EPUB, MOBI, AZW3
  • Reads archives without decompression
  • Supports nested archives and folders
  • Cloud sync via iCloud, Box, Dropbox, OneDrive
  • Connects to Komga, Kavita, Calibre via OPDS
  • Streaming reading from WebDAV/SMB servers
  • AI-based image enhancement
Features
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This is an image reader dedicated to your DRM-free image collections. If you love comics, you probably have tons of digital comic files sitting on your disk, they may be zip or rar, cbz or cbr, epub, mobi or pdf,or just Folder and image files. Now with KedaReader, you can read all these files on your iOS devices with great experience! The app supports all kinds of files listed above, and it even allows you to nest your files, you can put a Zip file inside a folder, then put another RAR file inside that zip, KedaReader can open them right away, you don't need to flatten them manually. The app also comes with a handy index view to help you jump between folders/archives, just like WinRar on windows! ******Features***** Features: - iCloud is supported, sync files & histories across your devices automatically - Connect to Komga, Kavita or Calibre with OPDS protocol - Controllable by game controllers - Directly access your files on Box, Dropbox and Onedrive - "Texture" rendering will make you feel holding an real book - Special "Zen" read mode, set up your headphone, and read comics in the wonderful virtual world! - Support PDF, ZIP, ZIP64, encrypted ZIP, RAR, encrypted RAR, CBZ, and CBR files - Support Comic Book in EPUB, MOBI, AZW3 formats - Open archive file without decompression - Support nested archive and folders - Split large image, merge small images - Support paging mode and smooth mode - Chose any reading direction you like - Support keyboard control, hold the command key ⌘ to checkout shortcuts - Import comic files in many ways: - A embed HTTP Server - Connect to a WebDAV server - Connect to a SMB server - Directly copy from Files app - Support common img formats: - jpg, png, webP, gif, apng, bmp, avif, heic - Password book to let you manage archive passwords - Guess archive password base on password book - AI based image enhancement (Powered by waifu2x) The most exciting thing about KedaReader is it supports "Streaming Reading", if your server is set up with WebDAV or SMB protocol, then all Zip, Mobi, Epub, RAR files on that server can be open instantly without downloading the whole archive, KedaReader only downloads the part you need! If the network condition is good, you probably won't realize these archive files is store on the server :P Thanks for these authors provide their beautiful icons: Icon made by Freepik from www.flaticon.com Icon made by DinosoftLabs from www.flaticon.com Icon made by Pixel perfect from www.flaticon.com Icon made by mavadee from www.flaticon.com Icon made by smalllikeart from www.flaticon.com Icon made by Those Icons from www.flaticon.com Icon made by Swifticons from www.flaticon.com Icon made by srip from www.flaticon.com Thanks for the preview music provided by: Music by Ray Janssen-Timmen from Pixabay

Screenshots

WebToon Reader4 screens
KedaReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: KedaReader at none against WebToon Reader's shown. KedaReader also leads on ratings volume (200 vs 29). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. WebToon Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and KedaReader sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for WebToon Reader against 4.5 for KedaReader. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KedaReader has 200 ratings behind it against 29, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 88% of WebToon Reader's written reviews are positive against 85% of KedaReader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
WebToon Reader versus KedaReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWebToon ReaderKedaReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (29 ratings)4.5 (200 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better85.4% of reviews
Number of ratings29200 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB247 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkim juyoung晖铠 陈

Customer experience

WebToon Reader

All ratings29 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral3.4%
Negative10.3%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

KedaReader

All ratings200 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews240 reviews
Positive85.4%
Neutral4.6%
Negative10.0%

Bugs and requests

WebToon Reader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

KedaReader

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Issues with page orientation and rotation
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching Apple IDs

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add reading mode with eye-friendly display
  • Support for EPUB format and text-based books
  • Implement Apple TV and macOS support
  • Add bookmark and favorite features
  • Improve page orientation and rotation handling
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  • Enhance OPDS and WebDAV functionality

In-app purchases

1 purchases

WebToon Reader

One-time1
  • WebToon Reader Remove Ads$1.99
8 purchases

KedaReader

One-time8
  • Buy me an ice cream~$0.99
  • Buy me a milk tea$1.99
  • Buy me a coffee$2.99
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  • Lifetime (Early supporter)$3.99
  • Buy me a happy day~$3.99
  • Buy me a happy week~$8.99
  • Lifetime$9.99
  • Buy me a happy month~$14.99

Questions

Is WebToon Reader free?
WebToon Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KedaReader free?
KedaReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, WebToon Reader or KedaReader?
KedaReader is rated higher. WebToon Reader averages 4.4 out of 5 from 29 ratings, while KedaReader averages 4.5 from 200 ratings.
Do WebToon Reader or KedaReader have ads?
WebToon Reader shows ads; KedaReader does not.
Which is updated more often, WebToon Reader or KedaReader?
WebToon Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, and KedaReader every 3 weeks. Most recently, WebToon Reader was updated on October 11, 2026 and KedaReader on October 14, 2026.

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