# Paperback vs Lipex Light Novel Reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lipex Light Novel Reader at 100% against Paperback's 54%. Lipex Light Novel Reader also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Paperback's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (569 vs 9). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

Lipex Light Novel Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Paperback has 569 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Paperback's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lipex Light Novel Reader's.

Paperback ships an update every 2 weeks, Lipex Light Novel Reader every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paperback | Lipex Light Novel Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (569 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperback-comicmanga-reader/id1626613373/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lipex-light-novel-reader/id6789770915/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **569** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 53.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 33 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Faizan Durrani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626613375) | [ABDISHAKUR MOHAMED ALI](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789770917) |

## 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


### Lipex Light Novel Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lipex-light-novel-reader/id6789770915)

Organize and read your EPUB light novels with a customizable reading experience. Track your progress and discover new stories within your personal library.

**Highlights:** Import EPUB light novels, Organize your library, Track reading progress, Customize reading experience, Discover new novels

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lipex Pro | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paperback free?

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

### Is Lipex Light Novel Reader free?

Lipex Light Novel Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Paperback or Lipex Light Novel Reader?

Lipex Light Novel Reader is rated higher. Paperback averages 4.3 out of 5 from 569 ratings, while Lipex Light Novel Reader averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Paperback or Lipex Light Novel Reader have ads?

Neither Paperback nor Lipex Light Novel Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Paperback or Lipex Light Novel Reader?

Paperback ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lipex Light Novel Reader every 4 days. Most recently, Paperback was updated on October 16, 2026 and Lipex Light Novel Reader on October 11, 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.*