# Manga Reader ㅤ vs IADS 5

The clearest difference is rating: Manga Reader ㅤ at 4.5 against IADS 5's 3.9. Manga Reader ㅤ also leads on ratings volume (18K vs 13) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). IADS 5's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Manga Reader ㅤ sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. IADS 5 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Manga Reader ㅤ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Manga Reader ㅤ has 18K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Manga Reader ㅤ's written reviews are positive against 0% of IADS 5's.

Manga Reader ㅤ ships an update monthly, IADS 5 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Manga Reader ㅤ | IADS 5 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manga-reader/id1579203943/reviews)** | [3.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iads-5/id6751123485/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **13.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#144** | — |
| Size | 69 MB | 192 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Manga Reader Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776788975) | [U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Command - Publication Services](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827046696) |

## What reviewers say

### Manga Reader ㅤ

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

**Currently charting:** #144 Top Grossing · Book, #176 Top Free · 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 (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe Monthly Lezardo | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 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 |
| Subscribe Yearly | $99.99 | 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


### IADS 5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/iads-5/id6751123485)

This application provides secure and efficient access to U.S. Army Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETMs) on mobile devices. It streamlines the viewing of technical documentation for users needing quick and easy access to critical information.

**Highlights:** Access Army IETMs, Modern technical manual viewing, Secure access, Efficient document display, Mobile companion app

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Manga Reader ㅤ free?

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

### Is IADS 5 free?

IADS 5 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Manga Reader ㅤ or IADS 5?

Manga Reader ㅤ is rated higher. Manga Reader ㅤ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while IADS 5 averages 3.9 from 13 ratings.

### Do Manga Reader ㅤ or IADS 5 have ads?

Manga Reader ㅤ shows ads; IADS 5 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Manga Reader ㅤ or IADS 5?

Manga Reader ㅤ ships an update monthly, and IADS 5 every 2 months. Most recently, Manga Reader ㅤ was updated on October 25, 2026 and IADS 5 on October 24, 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.*