# DrawnStrips vs Manga Capsule

DrawnStrips and Manga Capsule both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of Manga Capsule's written reviews are positive against 47% of DrawnStrips's. Manga Capsule also leads on ratings volume (17 vs 3) and iOS requirement (16.3 vs 18.0). DrawnStrips's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DrawnStrips sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Manga Capsule sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 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 — 4.3 for DrawnStrips against 4.4 for Manga Capsule. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Manga Capsule has 17 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of DrawnStrips's written reviews are positive against 92% of Manga Capsule's.

DrawnStrips ships an update every 3 weeks, Manga Capsule fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DrawnStrips | Manga Capsule |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawnstrips-comic-reader/id473092872/reviews) | **[4.4 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manga-capsule-ai-comic-reader/id6737119574/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **17** |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | **91.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 24 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.3** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fabrice Leyne](https://appshunter.io/developer/473092875) | [景 贺](https://appshunter.io/developer/1774682580) |

## What reviewers say

### DrawnStrips

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/drawnstrips-comic-reader/id473092872)

Experience comics and manga with a fast, elegant reader designed for immersive and customizable reading on iPhone and iPad. Supports a wide range of formats and offers flexible navigation and live image enhancements.

**Highlights:** Universal format support (CBR, CBZ, PDF, EPUB, etc.), OPDS server access, Smooth iOS performance with native gestures, Flexible navigation for various reading styles, Live image enhancements, Built-in conversion tools, Customizable shortcuts and themes

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $7.99 | per year |
| Lifetime License | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and clean interface
- 👍 Good for reading comics/manga
- 👍 Supports various formats (CBZ, PDF)
- 👍 Good integration with Apple APIs
- 👍 Polished, minimalistic feel

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Subscription required for basic use
- 😞 App closes if subscription not selected
- 😞 Paywall for settings
- 😞 Crashes frequently
- 😞 Slow performance

**Reported bugs**

- App closes if subscription not selected
- Paywall for settings
- App crashes immediately upon opening
- Cannot download or install on Mac Sequoia
- Incapable of opening some CBR files without crashing

**Requested features**

- Add Apple Vision Pro support
- Continuous vertical scrolling support
- Remember last window size and position
- Left mouse click to forward, right click to backward
- Integration with iBooks


### Manga Capsule

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manga-capsule-ai-comic-reader/id6737119574)

This app is a reader for manga enthusiasts, offering a seamless cross-device experience for collecting and enjoying comics. It supports multiple file formats and storage options, with customizable reading modes and AI-powered image enhancement.

**Highlights:** Cross-device reading sync, Supports EPUB, MOBI, PDF, ZIP, RAR, JPG, PNG, Connects to WebDAV, SMB, Aliyun Drive, Multiple reading modes (RTL, LTR, vertical), AI upscaling for low-resolution images, Smart bookshelf organization

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $0.99 | per month |
| 连续包季 | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Plan | $9.99 | per year |
| 终身会员·内测专享 | Free | one-time |
| 活动买断 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 活动买断 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DrawnStrips free?

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

### Is Manga Capsule free?

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

### Which has better reviews, DrawnStrips or Manga Capsule?

Manga Capsule is rated higher. DrawnStrips averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Manga Capsule averages 4.4 from 17 ratings.

### Do DrawnStrips or Manga Capsule have ads?

Neither DrawnStrips nor Manga Capsule shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DrawnStrips or Manga Capsule?

DrawnStrips ships an update every 3 weeks, and Manga Capsule fortnightly. Most recently, DrawnStrips was updated on September 19, 2026 and Manga Capsule on September 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.*