Comparison

VIZ Manga vs Decidory

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

VIZ Manga

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
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Manga’s premier library of legendary creators across every interest. Released same day as Japan! BELOVED SERIES ALL IN ONE PLACE! Komi Can't Communicate, Uzumaki, Inuyasha, Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead, Nana, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, Kimi ni Todoke, Call of the Night, The King’s Beast, Ima Koi: Now I’m in Love, and so many more! WORLD-RENOWNED CREATORS. Master of horror Junji Ito. Legendary mangaka Rumiko Takahashi. Award winning storytellers Taiyo Matsumoto and Kazuo Umezz. Plus many others. LATEST CHAPTERS FREE! New chapters weekly, simultaneous with Japan. New series added regularly. MANGA FOR EVERY FAN! Whether you're a horror addict, a shojo romantic, a fantasy lover, or a fan of traditional comedy and drama, you’ll find your next favorite series in the VIZ Manga library. MANGA ON-THE-GO. Stream your favorite series anywhere, anytime on our advanced manga reader! Use landscape mode to view awe-inspiring 2-page spreads as they were drawn. Download to read offline! Create an account to sync your reading progress across any device and pick up where you left off! Light and dark modes available! HOME OF MARVEL MANGA! Experience your favorite heroes in a whole new way with original manga stories featuring Spider-Man, Deadpool, Wolverine, Iron Man and more! SUBSCRIBE TO GET MORE! Access the massive library of 10,000+ manga chapters for ONLY $1.99/month (USD*)! Start your 7-day free trial today! BUILD YOUR GRAPHIC NOVEL COLLECTION. Get into a new series or finish collecting your favorites. Read free previews of paid volumes before purchasing. * Prices may vary to reflect your local currency. VIZ Manga Subscription Details · All payments will be charged to your Apple ID account. · Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. · Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. · You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. · Our Privacy Policy can be viewed at: https://www.viz.com/privacy · Our Terms of Use can be viewed at: https://www.viz.com/terms Questions? Comments? Please let us know at appsupport@viz.com

About

Decidory

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Some stories are meant to be read. Others are meant to be lived. Decidory is where storytelling becomes personal. Explore a growing library of interactive novels crafted by real authors, or create your own stories with AI — shaped entirely by your imagination and your choices. This is not a game. This is not just another reader. This is something in between: a place for people who love stories and want to feel them from the inside. STORIES THAT LISTEN TO YOU Every story in Decidory has moments where the narrative pauses and asks: what happens next? Your decisions ripple through the plot, shifting relationships, revealing secrets, and leading to endings that feel earned — because they are yours. Whether you are reading a hand-crafted mystery from a published author or an AI-generated fantasy born from a single sentence you typed, the experience is the same: intimate, immersive, and impossible to put down. CREATE A STORY FROM A SINGLE IDEA Type a premise. Set your preferences. Watch a full narrative unfold. Decidory's AI story engine turns your ideas into richly written, branching narratives complete with illustrations. You control the details: - Pace — fast-paced action, a measured rhythm, or a calm literary unfolding - Length — a quick tale for your commute, or an endless saga that grows with every session - Perspective — first person intimacy, second person immersion, or third person sweep - Writing style — grounded realism, a creative flourish, or something balanced between the two - Illustration style — comic book panels, realistic art, soft watercolors, anime, or cinematic scenes No two stories are alike. Every narrative is generated uniquely for you, with AI-created illustrations woven directly into the text. DISCOVER STORIES FROM REAL AUTHORS Beyond AI-generated tales, Decidory hosts a curated catalog of interactive novels written by real authors. Browse across more than 20 genres — from romance and fantasy to crime, horror, sci-fi, historical fiction, slice of life, coming-of-age, and more. Find voices you love. Follow creators. Rate and share the stories that move you. BUILT FOR READERS - Offline reading — download stories and read anywhere, no connection needed - Reader comfort — dark mode, light mode, adjustable text size, and custom color themes - Your library — every story you create or collect, organized and waiting for you - Multiple languages — read and create in English, German, Spanish, or French - Share and connect — send stories to friends via deep links, explore creator profiles, and leave ratings A READING EXPERIENCE, NOT A GAME Decidory is designed for people who care about language, atmosphere, and emotional depth. There are no timers, no scores, no ads interrupting a crucial scene. Just beautifully written prose, meaningful choices, and stories that stay with you after you close the app. Start with a free account and explore. Upgrade to unlock more stories, more AI features, and access to the full author catalog. Your next favorite story might be one that only you will ever read. Subscription Terms Decidory offers auto-renewable subscriptions for different tiers. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your iPhone Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.decidory.ch/en/privacy

Screenshots

VIZ Manga4 screens
Decidory3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Decidory at every 4 days against VIZ Manga's every 3 weeks. Decidory also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). VIZ Manga's advantage is chart position (#47 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. VIZ Manga sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Decidory sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VIZ Manga ships an update every 3 weeks, Decidory every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
VIZ Manga versus Decidory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVIZ MangaDecidory
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (74K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews59.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings74K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#47 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB45 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperVIZ Media, LLCActDigity GmbH

Bugs and requests

VIZ Manga

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Decidory

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

VIZ Manga

Subscriptions1
  • VIZ Manga7 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time9
  • Hunter x Hunter Volume 33$6.99
  • Hunter x Hunter Volume 34$6.99
  • Komi Can't Communicate Vol 1$6.99
Show 6 more
  • Jujutsu Kaisen 0$6.99
  • Call of the Night Volume 1$6.99
  • Naruto Volunme 58$6.99
  • Pokémon Adventures Volume 1$6.99
  • Zom 100 Volume 1$10.99
  • Way of the Househusband Vol 1$10.99
9 purchases

Decidory

Subscriptions3
  • Decidory Basic$5.991 Month
  • Decidory Premium$17.991 Month
  • Decidory Deluxe$49.991 Month
One-time6
  • 10 coins$1.99
  • 25 coins$4.99
  • 50 coins$9.99
Show 3 more
  • 100 coins$19.99
  • 250 coins$49.99
  • 500 coins$99.99

Questions

Is VIZ Manga free?
VIZ Manga is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Decidory free?
Decidory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VIZ Manga or Decidory have ads?
Neither VIZ Manga nor Decidory shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VIZ Manga or Decidory?
VIZ Manga ships an update every 3 weeks, and Decidory every 4 days. Most recently, VIZ Manga was updated on November 11, 2026 and Decidory on November 9, 2026.

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