# KedaReader vs Inkveil

The clearest difference is rating: Inkveil at 5.0 against KedaReader's 4.5. Inkveil also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 85%). KedaReader's advantage is ratings volume (200 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. KedaReader sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Inkveil sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Inkveil holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: KedaReader has 200 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of KedaReader's written reviews are positive against 100% of Inkveil's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | KedaReader | Inkveil |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (200 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kedareader/id1545372338/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkveil-comic-reader/id6767468474/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **200** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 85.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 247 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [晖铠 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1545370672) | [榆麟 邓](https://appshunter.io/developer/1875302933) |

## What reviewers say

### KedaReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kedareader/id1545372338)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy me an ice cream~ | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a milk tea | $1.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime (Early supporter) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a happy day~ | $3.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a happy week~ | $8.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |
| Buy me a happy month~ | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Best manga reader
- 👍 Excellent features
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 💡 Innovative upscaling
- 👍 Seamless NAS integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Concerns about paywall and monetization

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Inkveil

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkveil-comic-reader/id6767468474)

This app allows you to read your personal comic collection from a self-hosted server on your mobile device. It offers a clean and immersive reading experience, tracking your progress and favorites. Designed for users who manage their own comic libraries.

**Highlights:** Read personal comic library, Connect to comic servers, Track reading progress, Mobile-friendly reading interface, Supports Komga compatible servers, Clean and focused design

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Lifetime | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is KedaReader free?

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

### Is Inkveil free?

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

### Which has better reviews, KedaReader or Inkveil?

Inkveil is rated higher. KedaReader averages 4.5 out of 5 from 200 ratings, while Inkveil averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do KedaReader or Inkveil have ads?

Neither KedaReader nor Inkveil shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, KedaReader or Inkveil?

KedaReader ships an update every 3 weeks, and Inkveil every 3 weeks. Most recently, KedaReader was updated on October 12, 2026 and Inkveil on October 9, 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.*