# QQ阅读 vs 丸漫

The clearest difference is rating: QQ阅读 at 4.4 against 丸漫's 2.7. QQ阅读 also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 19) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). 丸漫's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QQ阅读 sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and 丸漫 sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QQ阅读 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QQ阅读 has 1.5K ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of QQ阅读's written reviews are positive against 47% of 丸漫's.

QQ阅读 ships an update weekly, 丸漫 monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QQ阅读 | 丸漫 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qq/id487608658/reviews)** | [2.7 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1619861148/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **51.7% of reviews** | 46.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#159** | — |
| Size | 309 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Tencent Mobile Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/446324237) | [天津轻橙网络科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584750033) |

## What reviewers say

### QQ阅读

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qq/id487608658)

**Currently charting:** #159 Top Grossing · Book, #191 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Access a vast library of original novels, popular webcomics, and audiobooks. Discover trending titles, receive personalized recommendations, and enjoy a rich reading experience with features like detailed typesetting and exclusive fan content.

**Highlights:** Massive library of original novels, Popular webcomics, Audiobook listening, Personalized recommendations, Book rankings and charts, Detailed typesetting, Fan-created content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 连续包月会员 | $2.99 | per month |
| QQ阅读连续包月会员 | $2.99 | per month |
| QQ阅读连续包月 | $2.99 | per month |
| QQ阅读连续包月会员 | $2.99 | per month |
| 600阅币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1200阅币 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1800阅币 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3000阅币 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000阅币 | $8.29 | one-time |
| 9800阅币 | $16.49 | one-time |
| 19800阅币 | $32.99 | one-time |
| 61800阅币 | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for reading
- 🚀 Convenient Wi-Fi transfer feature
- 💡 Useful reading bonus system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Aggressive monetization and paywalls
- 🔍 Poor search and discovery features
- 📱 Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing local books and reading progress
- Unreliable server connectivity
- Forced updates causing data loss
- Inconsistent UI behavior across versions

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve backup and restore functionality
- Provide better cross-device syncing
- Enhance reading customization options


### 丸漫

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1619861148)

Explore interactive stories with branching narratives and multiple endings. Make choices to shape your character's destiny, from ancient imperial courts to modern entertainment industries. Discover a vast library of genres and romantic encounters.

**Highlights:** Branching story paths, Multiple endings, Character customization, Romance options, Various genres, Interactive gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20个丸子 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 40个丸子 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 53个丸子 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 80个丸子 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 120个丸子 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 200个丸子 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 165个丸子 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 300个丸子 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 400个丸子 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 520个丸子 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 720个丸子 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 920个丸子 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1920个丸子 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 4320个丸子 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QQ阅读 free?

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

### Is 丸漫 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, QQ阅读 or 丸漫?

QQ阅读 is rated higher. QQ阅读 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while 丸漫 averages 2.7 from 19 ratings.

### Do QQ阅读 or 丸漫 have ads?

QQ阅读 shows ads; 丸漫 does not.

### Which is updated more often, QQ阅读 or 丸漫?

QQ阅读 ships an update weekly, and 丸漫 monthly. Most recently, QQ阅读 was updated on November 1, 2026 and 丸漫 on October 30, 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.*