# Manga Reader ㅤ vs RADIX

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RADIX at 100% against Manga Reader ㅤ's 13%. RADIX also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 12). Manga Reader ㅤ's advantage is price (Free vs $4.99) and ratings volume (18K vs 6). On device support there is nothing between them.

Manga Reader ㅤ is free to download; RADIX costs $4.99 up front. Manga Reader ㅤ sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. RADIX asks for nothing beyond the download.

RADIX holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Manga Reader ㅤ has 18K ratings behind it against 6, 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 100% of RADIX's.

Manga Reader ㅤ ships an update monthly, RADIX every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Manga Reader ㅤ | RADIX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manga-reader/id1579203943/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radix-the-practice/id6756391736/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **18K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 13.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#152** | — |
| Size | 69 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Manga Reader Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776788975) | [Alexander Perrin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860425795) |

## What reviewers say

### Manga Reader ㅤ

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

**Currently charting:** #152 Top Grossing · Book, #170 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


### RADIX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/radix-the-practice/id6756391736)

This app offers a contemplative system based on philosophical concepts, featuring original artworks and internal voices. It encourages users to observe their reactions and discover hidden elements over time, with a focus on slow unfolding rather than quick consumption.

**Highlights:** 54 original artworks, 6 internal voices, Seasonal structure, Hidden systems, Contemplative practice, No notifications or streaks

**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 RADIX free?

RADIX costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Manga Reader ㅤ or RADIX?

RADIX is rated higher. Manga Reader ㅤ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 18K ratings, while RADIX averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Manga Reader ㅤ or RADIX have ads?

Manga Reader ㅤ shows ads; RADIX does not.

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

Manga Reader ㅤ ships an update monthly, and RADIX every 3 days. Most recently, Manga Reader ㅤ was updated on October 28, 2026 and RADIX 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.*