# Manga Reader & Anime Comics vs Penguin

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Penguin at 100% against Manga Reader & Anime Comics's 0%. Penguin also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.5 vs 4.1). Manga Reader & Anime Comics's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (36 vs 2). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Penguin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Manga Reader & Anime Comics asks for nothing beyond the download.

Penguin holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Manga Reader & Anime Comics has 36 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Manga Reader & Anime Comics's written reviews are positive against 100% of Penguin's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Manga Reader & Anime Comics | Penguin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manga-reader-and-anime-comics/id1612615307/reviews) | **[4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penguin-cbz-cbr-comic-reader/id6780071705/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 8 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Quoc Tri Son](https://appshunter.io/developer/1561292727) | [HAEDUN KIM](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896506869) |

## What reviewers say

### Manga Reader & Anime Comics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manga-reader-and-anime-comics/id1612615307)

Explore a vast and expanding library of manga across numerous genres. Enjoy a fast, smooth reading experience with new chapters added promptly. The app receives regular updates with new features and improvements.

**Highlights:** Massive, growing genre selection, New chapters added quickly, Fast and smooth reading, Regular updates with new features, Anime comics available

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Penguin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/penguin-cbz-cbr-comic-reader/id6780071705)

This app allows you to read and organize your digital comic books and novels. It supports various file formats and offers on-device translation for manga. You can also connect to network storage for a vast library without taking up device space.

**Highlights:** Supports CBZ, CBR, PDF, EPUB, and image folders, On-device manga translation, Organize library with nested folders, Connect to NAS via SMB, WebDAV, OPDS, Customizable reading settings, Reading statistics and progress tracking

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Lifetime — Buy Once | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Manga Reader & Anime Comics free?

Manga Reader & Anime Comics is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Penguin free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Manga Reader & Anime Comics or Penguin?

Penguin is rated higher. Manga Reader & Anime Comics averages 4.1 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Penguin averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Manga Reader & Anime Comics or Penguin have ads?

Manga Reader & Anime Comics shows ads; Penguin does not.

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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.*