Manga Reader ㅤ vs K MANGA
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Manga Reader ㅤ
Access a vast and ever-growing library of manga titles with seamless navigation and a smooth reading experience. Discover new stories, track your progress, and enjoy personalized recommendations. Download manga for offline reading and explore curated content.
- Massive manga catalog
- New chapters added quickly
- Fast and smooth reading
- Personalized recommendations
- Offline reading
- Save favorites and progress
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Unlock a world of endless manga possibilities with Manga Reader - the ultimate manga reading app for true fans! With a vast library of manga titles to choose from, you'll never run out of new stories to discover. Our app is designed by a team of passionate manga lovers, to provide you with the best reading experience possible. Enjoy seamless navigation and uninterrupted reading, as you immerse yourself in your favorite manga. Discover the best of manga reading with our app's top features: -A massive, ever-growing catalog of manga from multiple sources -New chapters added as soon as they're available -Super-fast and smooth reading experience -Personalized daily recommendations on our "Today" home page -Curated content featuring the most popular manga titles -Save your favorites and reading progress in one convenient place -Advanced filtering and search options -Download manga for offline reading -Minimal and non-intrusive ads, even in the free version -Regular updates with new features and improvements With Manga Reader, you'll have access to the latest and greatest manga titles, as well as hidden gems that you may not have discovered yet. Whether you're a seasoned manga reader or new to the world of manga, our app has everything you need to enjoy the best manga reading experience. Download Manga Reader now and start your manga journey today! Copyright Policy We respect the intellectual property rights of others. It is Our policy to respond to any claim that Content posted on the Service infringes a copyright or other intellectual property infringement of any person. If You are a copyright owner, or authorized on behalf of one, and You believe that the copyrighted work has been copied in a way that constitutes copyright infringement that is taking place through the Service, You must submit Your notice in writing to the attention of our copyright agent via email at jd@nsi.llc and include in Your notice a detailed description of the alleged infringement. You may be held accountable for damages (including costs and attorneys' fees) for misrepresenting that any Content is infringing Your copyright. DMCA Notice and DMCA Procedure for Copyright Infringement Claims You may submit a notification pursuant to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) by providing our Copyright Agent with the following information in writing (see 17 U.S.C 512(c)(3) for further detail): • An electronic or physical signature of the person authorized to act on behalf of the owner of the copyright's interest. • A description of the copyrighted work that You claim has been infringed, including the URL (i.e., web page address) of the location where the copyrighted work exists or a copy of the copyrighted work. • Identification of the URL or other specific location on the Service where the material that You claim is infringing is located. • Your address, telephone number, and email address. • A statement by You that You have a good faith belief that the disputed use is not authorized by the copyright owner, its agent, or the law. • A statement by You, made under penalty of perjury, that the above information in Your notice is accurate and that You are the copyright owner or authorized to act on the copyright owner's behalf. You can contact our copyright agent via email at jd@nsi.llc. Upon receipt of a notification, the Company will take whatever action, in its sole discretion, it deems appropriate, including removal of the challenged content from the Service. Read more in our terms of use: https://mangareaderapps.com/terms-and-conditions/ Privacy Policy: https://mangareaderapps.com/privacy-policy/ App requires subscription to read the manga content.
K MANGA
Access a vast library of Kodansha manga, including popular titles and new original series. Read a new chapter for free daily and explore diverse genres. Support your favorite authors through official releases.
- Vast collection of over 500 Kodansha manga titles
- Over 60 original manga series simulpubbed with Japan
- Read a new chapter for free every day
- Diverse genres including Action, Romance, Fantasy, and more
- Official service supporting favorite authors
- Explore popular series like Attack on Titan and Tokyo Revengers
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==K MANGA-Manga & Comics== Welcome to K MANGA - the official Kodansha manga app where you can dive into your favorite Kodansha titles every day. With K MANGA, you can immerse yourself in renowned titles such as 'Attack on Titan', 'Ghost in the Shell', 'Fairy Tail', 'Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting Spirits', 'Tokyo Revengers', and many more. Enjoy reading popular manga, ongoing series available simultaneously in Japan and the US, or explore new original series on K MANGA right from your phone or tablet. Dive into a new story whenever you like. Show your support for your favorite authors by reading the titles through official releases. Why K MANGA? - Access to a vast collection of over 500 titles from Kodansha’s Manga Catalog - More than 60 original manga series available the moment they are published in Japan - Discover fresh stories from your favorite titles, original series, and continuously added new titles - Read a new chapter for free every day - Encompasses a wide range of genres from Action, Romance, Sports, Isekai, Suspense, Drama, Fantasy, and more - Official service that supports your favorite authors Explore Famous Kodansha Manga: - 'Attack on Titan' - 'Ghost in the Shell' - 'Fairy Tail' - 'Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting Spirits' - 'Tokyo Revengers' - 'Initial D' Discover K MANGA Original Series Simulpubbed with Japan: - 'Don’t Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro' - 'The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity' - 'WIND BREAKER' - 'As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I’ll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World' - 'Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian' Explore a diverse array of genres including Action, Romance, Sports, Isekai, Suspense, Outlaws, Drama, Fantasy, Slice of Life, Shojo, and more. If you're a fan of K MANGA or curious about our latest titles, follow us on X: [https://twitter.com/KMANGA_KODANSHA] - Stay updated on our releases and exciting news!
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Verdict
Manga Reader ㅤ and K MANGA both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 26% of K MANGA's written reviews are positive against 13% of Manga Reader ㅤ's. Manga Reader ㅤ's advantage is ratings volume (18K vs 2.9K). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Manga Reader ㅤ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and K MANGA sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Manga Reader ㅤ against 4.6 for K MANGA. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Manga Reader ㅤ has 18K ratings behind it against 2.9K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 13% of Manga Reader ㅤ's written reviews are positive against 26% of K MANGA's.
Manga Reader ㅤ ships an update monthly, K MANGA every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Manga Reader ㅤ | K MANGA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (18K ratings) | 4.6 (2.9K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 13.4% of reviews | 26.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 18K — better | 2.9K |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #147 | #67 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Manga Reader Apps LLC | Kodansha Ltd. |
Customer experience
Manga Reader ㅤ
K MANGA
User reviews
Manga Reader ㅤ
From 18K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Lots of manga options
- 👍 Clean and simple interface
- 🚀 Fast chapter loading
Room to improve
- 🐛 Manga pages out of order
- 🐛 Chapters not loading properly
- 🔒 Paywall blocks content
- 🐛 Search function not working
- 🐛 Sync issues across devices
K MANGA
From 2.9K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great customer support
- 👍 Enjoying latest chapters and love ticket promotions
- 👍 Nothing wrong tbh
Room to improve
- 💰 Monthly Payment
- 💰 Incredible Cash Grab
- 💰 Pricing system is awful
- 💰 Terrible, why no subscription service?
- 💰 Horrible Monetization
Bugs and requests
Manga Reader ㅤ
Reported bugs
3 issues- Blank pages when trying to read
- App crashes when switching chapters
- Disappearing search bar
Requested features
4 requests- Next chapter button
- Bookmark/resume reading feature
- More categories and sorting options
- Free trial period
K MANGA
Reported bugs
2 issues- Screenshots
- App not allowing sign on
Requested features
3 requests- Landscape mode when browsing
- Subscription option
- Make free chapters downloadable
In-app purchases
Manga Reader ㅤ
- Subscribe Monthly Lezardo$4.991 Month
- Manga Weekly$4.997 Days
- Subscribe Weekly$5.997 Days
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- Manga Weekly$6.997 Days
- Manga Weekly$9.997 Days
- Subscribe For 3 Months$12.993 Months
- Manga Monthly$14.991 Month
- Subscribe Monthly$19.991 Month
- Manga$49.991 Year
- Manga Yearly3 Days trial$49.991 Year
K MANGA
- 100Points$1.00
- 100Points+100Bonus Points$1.00
- 100Points + 50Bonus Points$1.00
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- 100Points+100Bonus Points(New)$1.00
- 400Points$4.00
- 800Points$8.00
- 800Points + 120Bonus Points$8.00
- 1600Points$16.00
- 2500Points+80Bonus Points$25.00
- 2500Points+80Bonus Points(New)$25.00









