# DrawnStrips vs Manga Capsule

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Manga Capsule at 86% against DrawnStrips's 47%. Manga Capsule also leads on ratings volume (23 vs 3) and iOS requirement (16.3 vs 18.0). DrawnStrips's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.1) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

DrawnStrips holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Manga Capsule has 23 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of DrawnStrips's written reviews are positive against 86% of Manga Capsule's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 12, 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)** | [4.1 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manga-capsule-comics-and-nas/id6737119574/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **23** |
| Positive reviews | 47.1% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 139 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-comics-and-nas/id6737119574)

This app is a versatile reader for manga enthusiasts, offering a seamless reading experience across devices. It supports various file formats and storage options, including local, NAS, and cloud. Enhance your reading with AI upscaling and customizable reading modes.

**Highlights:** Cross-device reading sync, Supports EPUB, MOBI, PDF, ZIP, RAR, JPG, PNG, Local, NAS, and cloud storage integration, Customizable reading modes (RTL, LTR, vertical), AI image upscaling for enhanced clarity, Smart bookshelf with cover sorting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo 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 | $15.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $17.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $19.99 | 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?

DrawnStrips is rated higher. DrawnStrips averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Manga Capsule averages 4.1 from 23 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 every 3 weeks. Most recently, DrawnStrips was updated on November 10, 2026 and Manga Capsule on November 12, 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.*