# Manga Reader ㅤ vs K MANGA

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.

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 9, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Manga Reader ㅤ | K MANGA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manga-reader/id1579203943/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/k-manga/id1637040002/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 2.9K |
| Positive reviews | 13.4% of reviews | **26.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #165 | **#57** |
| Size | 69 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Manga Reader Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776788975) | [Kodansha Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/373970453) |

## What reviewers say

### Manga Reader ㅤ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manga-reader/id1579203943)

**Currently charting:** #165 Top Free · Book, #165 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Massive manga catalog, New chapters added quickly, Fast and smooth reading, Personalized recommendations, Offline reading, Save favorites and progress

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe Monthly Lezardo | $4.99 | per month |
| Manga Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscribe Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Manga Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Manga Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscribe For 3 Months | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Manga Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Subscribe Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Manga | $49.99 | per year |
| Manga Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Lots of manga options
- 👍 Clean and simple interface
- 🚀 Fast chapter loading

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Manga pages out of order
- 🐛 Chapters not loading properly
- 🔒 Paywall blocks content
- 🐛 Search function not working
- 🐛 Sync issues across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Blank pages when trying to read
- App crashes when switching chapters
- Disappearing search bar

**Requested features**

- Next chapter button
- Bookmark/resume reading feature
- More categories and sorting options
- Free trial period


### K MANGA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/k-manga/id1637040002)

**Currently charting:** #57 Top Grossing · Book, #94 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100Points | $1.00 | one-time |
| 100Points+100Bonus Points | $1.00 | one-time |
| 100Points + 50Bonus Points | $1.00 | one-time |
| 100Points+100Bonus Points(New) | $1.00 | one-time |
| 400Points | $4.00 | one-time |
| 800Points | $8.00 | one-time |
| 800Points + 120Bonus Points | $8.00 | one-time |
| 1600Points | $16.00 | one-time |
| 2500Points+80Bonus Points | $25.00 | one-time |
| 2500Points+80Bonus Points(New) | $25.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great customer support
- 👍 Enjoying latest chapters and love ticket promotions
- 👍 Nothing wrong tbh

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Monthly Payment
- 💰 Incredible Cash Grab
- 💰 Pricing system is awful
- 💰 Terrible, why no subscription service?
- 💰 Horrible Monetization

**Reported bugs**

- Screenshots
- App not allowing sign on

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode when browsing
- Subscription option
- Make free chapters downloadable


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Manga Reader ㅤ free?

Manga Reader ㅤ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is K MANGA free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Manga Reader ㅤ or K MANGA?

K MANGA is rated higher. Manga Reader ㅤ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while K MANGA averages 4.6 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do Manga Reader ㅤ or K MANGA have ads?

Both Manga Reader ㅤ and K MANGA show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Manga Reader ㅤ or K MANGA?

Manga Reader ㅤ ships an update monthly, and K MANGA every 5 weeks. Most recently, Manga Reader ㅤ was updated on November 9, 2026 and K MANGA on November 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Manga Reader ㅤ or K MANGA?

Manga Reader ㅤ currently peaks at #165 in the App Store charts, and K MANGA at #57. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*