# K MANGA vs SageReading

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SageReading at none against K MANGA's 10. SageReading also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). K MANGA's advantage is ratings volume (2.9K vs 2) and chart position (#63 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. K MANGA sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. SageReading asks for nothing beyond the download.

SageReading holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: K MANGA has 2.9K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | K MANGA | SageReading |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/k-manga/id1637040002/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sagereading/id6794436168/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.9K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 26.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#63** | — |
| Size | 81 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kodansha Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/373970453) | [Caden Carney](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787301387) |

## What reviewers say

### K MANGA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/k-manga/id1637040002)

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Grossing · Book, #100 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Access a vast library of Kodansha manga, including popular titles and new original series. Read a new chapter for free daily and explore diverse genres. Support your favorite authors through official releases.

**Highlights:** Vast collection of over 500 Kodansha manga titles, Over 60 original manga series simulpubbed with Japan, Read a new chapter for free every day, Diverse genres including Action, Romance, Fantasy, and more, Official service supporting favorite authors, Explore popular series like Attack on Titan and Tokyo Revengers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100Points | $1.00 | one-time |
| 100Points+100Bonus Points | $1.00 | one-time |
| 100Points + 50Bonus Points | $1.00 | one-time |
| 100Points+100Bonus Points(New) | $1.00 | one-time |
| 400Points | $4.00 | one-time |
| 800Points | $8.00 | one-time |
| 800Points + 120Bonus Points | $8.00 | one-time |
| 1600Points | $16.00 | one-time |
| 2500Points+80Bonus Points | $25.00 | one-time |
| 2500Points+80Bonus Points(New) | $25.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great customer support
- 👍 Enjoying latest chapters and love ticket promotions
- 👍 Nothing wrong tbh

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Monthly Payment
- 💰 Incredible Cash Grab
- 💰 Pricing system is awful
- 💰 Terrible, why no subscription service?
- 💰 Horrible Monetization

**Reported bugs**

- Screenshots
- App not allowing sign on

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode when browsing
- Subscription option
- Make free chapters downloadable


### SageReading

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sagereading/id6794436168)

This app helps avid readers manage their reading lists, discover new books based on mood or specific criteria, and visualize their reading habits. It allows users to log books, track progress, and connect with other readers.

**Highlights:** Personalized book recommendations, Search by mood or book similarity, Log reading status and format, Visualize reading taste and history, Follow other readers, Track yearly reading goals

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is K MANGA free?

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

### Is SageReading free?

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

### Which has better reviews, K MANGA or SageReading?

SageReading is rated higher. K MANGA averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.9K ratings, while SageReading averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do K MANGA or SageReading have ads?

K MANGA shows ads; SageReading 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.*