Comparison

WebToon Reader vs MangaVision

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

MangaVision

Easily import and view a wide range of archive and image files, including comics and novels. Offers intuitive page-flipping, zoom, and slideshow features. Organize your collection with a bookshelf and search functionality.

Highlights
  • Supports ZIP, RAR, PDF archives
  • Supports JPG, PNG, WebP, SVG, GIF images
  • Intuitive page flip and zoom
  • Slideshow and gallery modes
  • Bookshelf with import and search
  • Web image import
Features
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Import and display archive files of comics/novels/photos and other images. # Supported formats - Archives: zip, rar, pdf - Images: jpg, png, webp, svg, (gif) # Image viewer - Page flip (swipe, tap, slider, keyboard operation [←→]) - Zoom (pinch, double-tap) - View in landscape orientation - Slide show - Gallery # Bookshelf - Import archive files (multiple files can be selected at once) - Keyword search - Sorting - Folder management # Import images from the Web - Images displayed in WebView can be imported into the application. # Link - Terms of Use: https://shinagawa.app/mangavision/terms-and-conditions/ - Privacy Policy: https://shinagawa.app/mangavision/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

WebToon Reader4 screens
MangaVision4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WebToon Reader at 88% against MangaVision's 0%. WebToon Reader also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 MangaVision sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

WebToon Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, MangaVision every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
WebToon Reader versus MangaVision: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWebToon ReaderMangaVision
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (29 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings29 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB52 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developerkim juyoungKazuhiro.Yamada

Customer experience

WebToon Reader

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

MangaVision

Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

WebToon Reader

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

MangaVision

Subscriptions1
  • Premium (monthly)$2.991 Month

Questions

Is WebToon Reader free?
WebToon Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MangaVision free?
MangaVision is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do WebToon Reader or MangaVision have ads?
Both WebToon Reader and MangaVision show ads.
Which is updated more often, WebToon Reader or MangaVision?
WebToon Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, and MangaVision every 2 weeks. Most recently, WebToon Reader was updated on September 24, 2026 and MangaVision on September 19, 2026.

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