Comparison

KedaReader vs Manga Capsule

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

Head to head
About

KedaReader

This app allows you to read DRM-free digital comic and book files directly on your iOS devices. It supports various archive formats and cloud storage, offering a seamless reading experience with advanced features like AI image enhancement and streaming reading.

Highlights
  • Supports ZIP, RAR, CBZ, CBR, EPUB, MOBI, PDF
  • Direct access to cloud storage (Box, Dropbox, OneDrive)
  • Streaming reading from WebDAV/SMB servers
  • AI-based image enhancement (waifu2x)
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Controllable by game controllers
  • Nested archive and folder support
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

About

Manga Capsule

This app is a versatile reader for manga enthusiasts, offering a seamless reading experience across devices. It supports various file formats and storage options, including local, NAS, and cloud. Enhance your reading with AI upscaling and customizable reading modes.

Highlights
  • Cross-device reading sync
  • Supports EPUB, MOBI, PDF, ZIP, RAR, JPG, PNG
  • Local, NAS, and cloud storage integration
  • Customizable reading modes (RTL, LTR, vertical)
  • AI image upscaling for enhanced clarity
  • Smart bookshelf with cover sorting
Features
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Manga Capsule is a reader designed for manga lovers, helping you enjoy both collecting and reading manga. We love reading manga, and we also love product design. Our goal is to provide you with the best reading experience: - Continue Reading Across Devices From iPhone to iPad, Manga Capsule works seamlessly across all iOS devices. And yes—it also runs smoothly on M-series Macs. - Multiple Formats, Smooth Reading Supports popular formats including EPUB, MOBI, PDF, ZIP, RAR, JPG, PNG and more. Even large files open quickly. - Local, NAS & Cloud Storage Connect via WebDAV and SMB, or link Aliyun Drive. You can also download cloud files for offline reading. - Reading Modes for All Styles Whether it’s Japanese right-to-left, Western left-to-right, or webtoon vertical scroll, Manga Capsule adapts. Optimized layouts for big screens, plus multiple page-turning modes: panning, continuous scroll, realistic flip and more. - Beautiful Bookshelf Smart cropping and sorting ensure your covers look their best. - AI Upscaling Bring old manga back to life. AI enhances low-resolution images for a clear, sharp reading experience. - Rotate & Pan Easily adjust pages to handle tricky reading situations. Note: Manga Capsule does not provide or host any manga sources or content. We only provide the reading tool—thanks for understanding. Subscription Plans Yearly: $9.99 / year Lifetime: one-time purchase, no subscription (Prices may vary by region.) Subscriptions are charged to your iTunes account. They automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited once a subscription is purchased. Terms of Service: https://wechatobsidian.com/manga_iapagreement_en.html Privacy Policy: https://wechatobsidian.com/manga_privacy_en.html For feedback or questions, please use Feedback in the app. We’d love to hear from you! Made with love by Capsule Studio.

Screenshots

KedaReader4 screens
Manga Capsule4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: KedaReader at 4.5 against Manga Capsule's 4.1. KedaReader also leads on ratings volume (201 vs 23). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. KedaReader sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Manga Capsule sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KedaReader holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KedaReader has 201 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 85% and 86% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
KedaReader versus Manga Capsule: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKedaReaderManga Capsule
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (201 ratings) — better4.1 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews85.4% of reviews85.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings201 — better23
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.3
Further details — not scored
Size278 MB139 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer晖铠 陈景 贺

Customer experience

KedaReader

All ratings201 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews240 reviews
Positive85.4%
Neutral4.6%
Negative10.0%

Manga Capsule

All ratings22 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral9.1%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews63 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral6.3%
Negative7.9%

Bugs and 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

Manga Capsule

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

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
9 purchases

Manga Capsule

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Plan1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • 连续包季$1.993 Months
  • Annual Plan1 Year trial$9.991 Year
One-time6
  • 终身会员·内测专享Free
  • 活动买断$4.99
  • 活动买断$5.99
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  • Lifetime Access$15.99
  • Lifetime Access$17.99
  • Lifetime Access$19.99

Questions

Is KedaReader free?
KedaReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Manga Capsule free?
Manga Capsule is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, KedaReader or Manga Capsule?
KedaReader is rated higher. KedaReader averages 4.5 out of 5 from 201 ratings, while Manga Capsule averages 4.1 from 23 ratings.
Do KedaReader or Manga Capsule have ads?
Neither KedaReader nor Manga Capsule shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KedaReader or Manga Capsule?
KedaReader ships an update every 3 weeks, and Manga Capsule every 3 weeks. Most recently, KedaReader was updated on November 7, 2026 and Manga Capsule on November 8, 2026.

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