# Light Novel vs Manga Reader King

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Light Novel at 79% against Manga Reader King's 51%. Light Novel also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2). Manga Reader King's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 351). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Light Novel sells 4 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.

Light Novel holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 351 and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Light Novel's written reviews are positive against 51% of Manga Reader King's.

Light Novel ships an update weekly, Manga Reader King every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Light Novel | Manga Reader King |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (351 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-novel-offline-reader/id1524146384/reviews)** | [4.2 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manga-reader-king/id6739520174/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 351 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.0% of reviews** | 50.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 125 MB | 213 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Thien Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617088747) | [Monstera Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870414671) |

## What reviewers say

### Light Novel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-novel-offline-reader/id1524146384)

Access thousands of free romance and fantasy light novels offline. Download chapters to read anytime, anywhere, with features like AI audio narration and instant translation. Enjoy daily updates and a customizable reading experience.

**Highlights:** Free unlimited novels, Offline chapter reading, AI audio narration, Instant translation, Daily story updates, Customizable reader settings

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| VIP Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 Month VIP Membership | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime VIP Membership | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great novel selection
- 💰 Affordable VIP/lifetime membership
- 🎧 Good text-to-speech (TTS) quality
- ✨ Generous login gifts and points system
- 📥 Downloadable chapters for offline reading

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Overbearing ads
- 📉 Limited library selection
- ⚠️ Ads can be intrusive/laggy
- 🚫 Offline viewing issues
- 💸 VIP upgrade feels excessive

**Reported bugs**

- Chapter download failed, points not returned
- Downloaded chapters removed over time
- Ads sometimes unskippable, requiring app restart
- Offline viewing doesn't work
- App counts down ad-free time when not in use

**Requested features**

- More content in read aloud features
- Pronunciation correction in read aloud
- Skipping certain words/phrases in read aloud
- Skipping/highlighting sentences instead of paragraphs
- Fast forward/rewind option for audio


### 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 Light Novel free?

Light Novel 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, Light Novel or Manga Reader King?

Light Novel is rated higher. Light Novel averages 4.5 out of 5 from 351 ratings, while Manga Reader King averages 4.2 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Light Novel or Manga Reader King have ads?

Both Light Novel and Manga Reader King show ads.

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

Light Novel ships an update weekly, and Manga Reader King every 2 weeks. Most recently, Light Novel was updated on November 7, 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.*