# Paperback vs Vaultica

The clearest difference is rating: Vaultica at 5.0 against Paperback's 4.3. Paperback's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (643 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Vaultica sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Paperback asks for nothing beyond the download.

Vaultica holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paperback has 643 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Paperback ships an update every 2 weeks, Vaultica every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paperback | Vaultica |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (643 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperback-comicmanga-reader/id1626613373/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vaultica/id6753664558/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **643** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 53.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 33 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Faizan Durrani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626613375) | [Suraj Pandey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1844259747) |

## 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


### Vaultica

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vaultica/id6753664558)

This secure private chat app uses passcodes to create separate, encrypted contact lists and message histories. Organize personal, work, or private conversations with end-to-end encryption for chats and calls.

**Highlights:** Passcode-based private spaces, End-to-end encrypted chats, Encrypted audio and video calls, Organize contacts by space, WhatsApp-style interface, Lightweight and fast performance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Vaultica Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paperback free?

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

### Is Vaultica free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Paperback or Vaultica?

Vaultica is rated higher. Paperback averages 4.3 out of 5 from 643 ratings, while Vaultica averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Paperback or Vaultica have ads?

Neither Paperback nor Vaultica shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Paperback or Vaultica?

Paperback ships an update every 2 weeks, and Vaultica every 2 months. Most recently, Paperback was updated on October 24, 2026 and Vaultica 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.*