# Shrine Comics vs Otalku

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Otalku at none against Shrine Comics's 12. Otalku also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shrine Comics sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Otalku asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shrine Comics | Otalku |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shrine-comics/id1591898649/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **17** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 56 MB | 189 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Shrine Comics Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1591898651) | [Carly Braunstein](https://appshunter.io/developer/6776279268) |

## What reviewers say

### Shrine Comics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shrine-comics/id1591898649)

Discover exclusive, high-quality manga from global creators with a smooth, distraction-free reading experience. Get early access to new chapters and enjoy ad-free content with a premium pass. New series are added regularly.

**Highlights:** Exclusive global manga series, New content added bi-weekly/monthly, Early chapter access, Ad-free reading option, Smooth mobile reading experience, Diverse library of top-tier titles

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Shrine Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Shrine Yearly Subscription | $79.99 | per year |
| 100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chips | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 + 10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Energy Drink | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sketchbook | $4.99 | one-time |
| Drawing Supplies | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2000 + 800 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Lunch | $19.99 | one-time |
| Founders pack | $99.99 | one-time |


### Otalku

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/otalku/id6776279266)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shrine Comics free?

Shrine Comics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Otalku free?

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

### Do Shrine Comics or Otalku have ads?

Shrine Comics shows ads; Otalku does not.

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