# MapleStory Worlds vs 漫画社

The clearest difference is rating: MapleStory Worlds at 3.6 against 漫画社's 1.4. MapleStory Worlds also leads on review sentiment (45% vs 4%) and ads (none vs shown). 漫画社's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MapleStory Worlds sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and 漫画社 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MapleStory Worlds holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 60 and 44 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of MapleStory Worlds's written reviews are positive against 4% of 漫画社's.

MapleStory Worlds ships an update every 3 weeks, 漫画社 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MapleStory Worlds | 漫画社 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.6 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maplestory-worlds/id1553717881/reviews)** | [1.4 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6444204893/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **60** | 44 |
| Positive reviews | **44.5% of reviews** | 3.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 402 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Toben Studio Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1675792224) | [瑞康 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1645079306) |

## What reviewers say

### MapleStory Worlds

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/maplestory-worlds/id1553717881)

Create and play your own worlds with a vast array of assets from a popular online game. Explore over 10,000 user-generated worlds, customize avatars, and connect with friends across platforms. Participate in events for exclusive rewards.

**Highlights:** Create custom worlds, Play 10,000+ user-generated worlds, Customize avatars and characters, Utilize MapleStory game assets, Cross-platform play (PC & mobile), Social features: add friends, chat, play together, Participate in in-game events

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 400 WC | $1.99 | one-time |
| 800 WC | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1600 WC | $7.99 | one-time |
| 3600 WC | $17.99 | one-time |
| 5200 WC | $24.99 | one-time |
| 6400 WC | $30.99 | one-time |
| 13200 WC | $64.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Nostalgic experience
- 💡 Innovative game concept
- 🚀 Enjoyable for casual play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🔋 High battery drain on mobile
- 🔒 Overly complicated login process
- 🐛 Compatibility issues on iOS and macOS

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to change channels
- Auction house not functioning properly
- Login errors and black screens
- Delayed input response with Bluetooth keyboards

**Requested features**

- Bluetooth controller support
- Landscape mode on iPad
- Optimization for macOS
- Improved mobile performance


### 漫画社

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6444204893)

This app is a community for anime and manga enthusiasts, offering a vast library of popular titles across various genres. Connect with fellow fans, discuss your favorite series, and discover new content daily. It's a place for all fans of Japanese, Korean, and Chinese comics.

**Highlights:** Vast library of popular manga, Daily updates and new content, Community forums for discussion, Diverse genres including fantasy, romance, and action, User-friendly reading experience, Connect with fellow fans

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 600咕噜币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1200咕噜币 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1个月 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3000咕噜币 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3个月 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000咕噜币 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 6个月 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 9800咕噜币 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 12个月 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 19800咕噜币 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 32800咕噜币 | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Good manga inventory and selection
- ✨ Smooth UI and user interface improvements
- 🆓 Free access to manga content
- 📅 Better manga organization by update date
- 🔄 Automatic account migration from previous app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive and intrusive advertising
- ❌ Unskippable ads that cannot be closed
- ⏱️ Long-duration ads (1+ minutes) interrupting reading
- 🔒 Forced ad viewing mid-reading experience
- 📵 Many manga titles blocked/censored

**Reported bugs**

- Ads cannot be closed or skipped
- App freezes when attempting to close ads
- Requires force-closing app to exit stuck ads
- Downloaded manga requires internet connection to load
- Device overheating after extended use

**Requested features**

- Reduce ad frequency and duration significantly
- Implement skippable ads with close buttons
- Add ad-free premium subscription option
- Improve content loading on mobile data networks
- Better tablet and larger screen support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MapleStory Worlds free?

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

### Is 漫画社 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MapleStory Worlds or 漫画社?

MapleStory Worlds is rated higher. MapleStory Worlds averages 3.6 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while 漫画社 averages 1.4 from 44 ratings.

### Do MapleStory Worlds or 漫画社 have ads?

漫画社 shows ads; MapleStory Worlds does not.

### Which is updated more often, MapleStory Worlds or 漫画社?

MapleStory Worlds ships an update every 3 weeks, and 漫画社 fortnightly. Most recently, MapleStory Worlds was updated on October 27, 2026 and 漫画社 on October 22, 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.*