# VIZ Manga vs GlobalComix

The clearest difference is ratings volume: VIZ Manga at 74K against GlobalComix's 4.8K. GlobalComix's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (15 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. VIZ Manga sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and GlobalComix sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for VIZ Manga against 4.8 for GlobalComix. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: VIZ Manga has 74K ratings behind it against 4.8K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of VIZ Manga's written reviews are positive against 55% of GlobalComix's.

VIZ Manga ships an update every 3 weeks, GlobalComix every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | VIZ Manga | GlobalComix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (74K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viz-manga/id421486286/reviews)** | [4.8 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globalcomix/id6444957733/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **74K** | 4.8K |
| Positive reviews | **59.6% of reviews** | 55.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #46 | **#24** |
| Size | 42 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [VIZ Media, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/391613369) | [Global Publishing Interactive, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658085188) |

## What reviewers say

### VIZ Manga

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viz-manga/id421486286)

**Currently charting:** #46 Top Grossing · Book, #49 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Access a vast library of manga from legendary creators, released simultaneously with Japan. Enjoy free latest chapters weekly, stream on-the-go, and download for offline reading. Subscribe for unlimited access to over 10,000 chapters.

**Highlights:** Simultaneous release with Japan, Free latest chapters weekly, Offline reading downloads, Sync reading progress across devices, Light and dark modes, Marvel Manga collection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIZ Manga | $1.99 | per month |
| Hunter x Hunter Volume 33 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Hunter x Hunter Volume 34 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Komi Can't Communicate Vol 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Jujutsu Kaisen 0 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Call of the Night Volume 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Naruto Volunme 58 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Pokémon Adventures Volume 1 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Zom 100 Volume 1 | $10.99 | one-time |
| Way of the Househusband Vol 1 | $10.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great value for money
- 👍 Diverse manga selection
- 🚀 Smooth reading experience
- 👍 High-quality scans and translations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and glitchy performance
- 👎 Limited access to popular series
- 👎 Restrictive chapter limits
- 👎 Confusing subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent chapter availability
- Reading progress not syncing across devices
- Inability to log in or subscribe

**Requested features**

- Add bookmarking and reading progress tracking
- Improve browsing and discovery features
- Allow downloading of full manga volumes
- Introduce a more flexible subscription tier


### GlobalComix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/globalcomix/id6444957733)

**Currently charting:** #24 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers, #31 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #60 Top Grossing · Book, #73 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Access a vast library of over 100,000 comics, manga, webcomics, and graphic novels from major publishers and independent creators. Enjoy a customizable reading experience with features like vertical scrolling and offline downloads. Discover new stories weekly and support the creators behind them.

**Highlights:** Vast library of 100K+ comics, manga, webtoons, Customizable reading experience (vertical scroll, double page), Offline reading with subscription, Advanced search and discovery filters, Track titles and organize library, Support for creators and publishers, Panel-to-panel reading for cinematic experience

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| GC Gold Month Subscription | $6.99 | per month |
| GC Gold Year Subscription | $69.00 | per year |
| Book Unlock - Price Point 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Book Unlock - Price Point 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Book Unlock - Price Point 3.59 | $3.59 | one-time |
| Book Unlock - Price Point 4.49 | $4.49 | one-time |
| Book Unlock - Price Point 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Book Unlock - Price Point 5.39 | $5.39 | one-time |
| Book Unlock - Price Point 6 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Book Unlock - Price Point 10 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent reading experience
- 👍 Vast library of comics
- 💡 Diverse selection of publishers
- 🚀 Smooth vertical scrolling
- 👍 Customizable reading options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription-based model
- 🐛 Occasional loading issues
- 🔒 Paywall after certain pages
- 🐛 Buggy login/account management

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Unable to access purchased content
- Sync issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Add Marvel and DC comics
- Improve search and discovery
- Implement offline reading mode
- Allow partial comic purchases


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VIZ Manga free?

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

### Is GlobalComix free?

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

### Which has better reviews, VIZ Manga or GlobalComix?

VIZ Manga is rated higher. VIZ Manga averages 4.8 out of 5 from 74K ratings, while GlobalComix averages 4.8 from 4.8K ratings.

### Do VIZ Manga or GlobalComix have ads?

Neither VIZ Manga nor GlobalComix shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VIZ Manga or GlobalComix?

VIZ Manga ships an update every 3 weeks, and GlobalComix every 9 days. Most recently, VIZ Manga was updated on November 12, 2026 and GlobalComix on November 12, 2026.

### Which is more popular, VIZ Manga or GlobalComix?

VIZ Manga currently peaks at #46 in the App Store charts, and GlobalComix at #24. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*