# Paperback vs Makis Adventure

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Paperback at 54% against Makis Adventure's 0%. Paperback also leads on price (Free vs $3.99). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Paperback is free to download; Makis Adventure costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paperback | Makis Adventure |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.3 (643 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperback-comicmanga-reader/id1626613373/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **643** | — |
| Positive reviews | **53.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 33 MB | 749 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Faizan Durrani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626613375) | [Mateo Covic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1739391389) |

## What reviewers say

### Paperback

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperback-comicmanga-reader/id1626613373)

This app provides an ad-free reading experience for comics and manga from a Komga server. It offers extensive customization through a scripting API, allowing users to extend its functionality with TypeScript or JavaScript.

**Highlights:** Ad-free reading, Komga server support, TypeScript/JavaScript scripting API, Extensible functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fantastic app with great features
- 👍 Clean and efficient UI
- 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🎨 Customizable themes and settings
- 📚 Wide range of manga/comics sources

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Confusing setup and onboarding process
- 🔄 Unreliable library sync and update features
- 🕰️ Slow download and loading speeds
- 📱 Compatibility problems on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- JSON token errors when interacting with server
- Inability to add/remove manga from library
- Disappearing navigation UI elements

**Requested features**

- Bookmark/resume reading feature
- Panel-by-panel/smart panel reading mode
- Sync reading progress across devices
- Better documentation and support resources


### Makis Adventure

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makis-adventure/id6569248843)

Embark on an action-platformer adventure as a shark demon. Fight, dash, and swim through dungeons, transforming into a shark to defeat bosses and restore peace. Experience diverse movement mechanics like precise jumping and momentum-based diving.

**Highlights:** Action-platformer gameplay, Transform into a shark, Fight through 3 dungeons, Defeat powerful bosses, Variety of movement options, Challenging platforming sections

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paperback free?

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

### Is Makis Adventure free?

Makis Adventure costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Paperback or Makis Adventure have ads?

Neither Paperback nor Makis Adventure shows ads.

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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.*