# Omoi vs Issa Reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Issa Reader at 100% against Omoi's 47%. Issa Reader also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). Omoi's advantage is ratings volume (593 vs 3) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 26.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Omoi sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Issa Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Issa Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Omoi has 593 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Omoi's written reviews are positive against 100% of Issa Reader's.

Omoi ships an update every 3 weeks, Issa Reader every 3 days. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Omoi | Issa Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (593 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/omoi-manga-reader/id1545075904/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/issa-reader/id6806803431/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **593** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 19 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [KiraKira Media Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545076236) | [Benjamin Issa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860745071) |

## What reviewers say

### Omoi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/omoi-manga-reader/id1545075904)

Access a vast library of officially licensed manga, with new chapters added daily across all genres. Read for free with weekly new chapters or unlock the full premium catalog with a subscription. Build your personal collection and support creators.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of licensed manga series, New chapters added daily, Free reading options, Premium subscription for full catalog, Purchase individual volumes/chapters, Support manga creators, Community discussion features

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Azuki Premium: Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Azuki Premium: Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Azuki Premium: Yearly SFS2023 | $49.99 | per year |
| Azuki Premium: Yearly BF | $49.99 | per year |
| $1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Azuki Coins: $9.99 (Test) | $9.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| $49.99 | $49.99 | one-time |
| $99.99 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Clean and intuitive user interface
- 📚 Large and diverse manga selection
- 💰 Competitive subscription pricing
- 🎨 Multiple reading options (vertical scroll, etc.)
- ✨ High-quality manga content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Dual payment model (subscription + individual purchases)
- 🔒 Purchased manga expires like rentals
- 📚 Incomplete series throughout catalog
- ⚠️ No clear indicators for incomplete series
- 🐛 Content loading failures

**Reported bugs**

- Chapters fail to load or load indefinitely
- Premium subscription status not recognized
- Password reset emails not received
- Login credentials rejected on customer support site
- Subscription charges continue after cancellation attempts

**Requested features**

- Search functionality
- Favorites/library/reading list feature
- Genre filtering and categorization
- In-app subscription management
- PayPal payment option


### Issa Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/issa-reader/id6806803431)

This app synchronizes your ebooks with audiobooks from a self-hosted server, allowing seamless transitions between reading and listening. It features a native typesetting engine, customizable reading options, and advanced playback controls for an immersive experience.

**Highlights:** Seamless read-to-listen transition, Native typesetting engine, Customizable reading faces and themes, Variable speed audiobook playback, CarPlay integration, Offline library access, Home Screen widget

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Omoi free?

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

### Is Issa Reader free?

Issa Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Omoi or Issa Reader?

Issa Reader is rated higher. Omoi averages 4.6 out of 5 from 593 ratings, while Issa Reader averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Omoi or Issa Reader have ads?

Omoi shows ads; Issa Reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, Omoi or Issa Reader?

Omoi ships an update every 3 weeks, and Issa Reader every 3 days. Most recently, Omoi was updated on October 18, 2026 and Issa Reader on October 18, 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.*