Stage1st Reader vs 漫无止境
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Stage1st Reader
This unofficial mobile reader offers a fast and convenient way to browse the S1 forum. Enjoy a comfortable experience while accessing content from bbs.saraba1st.com/2b.
- Fast browsing
- Convenient access
- Comfortable user experience
- Unofficial client
- Mobile reader
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Stage1st 第三方客户端，提供高速快捷的S1浏览方式。 This is a unofficial mobile reader designed for bbs.saraba1st.com/2b Provide a comfortable way to browser the stage1st forum.
漫无止境
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欢迎来到 iBangumi 漫无止境！这里包含几十万个ACG条目信息，旨在为Bangumi用户提供手机上最好的体验 注：本软件不提供任何资源的下载或在线浏览 1、全新的UI设计 2、强大的搜索功能 3、优化页面加载速度 4、支持条目收藏、进度管理功能
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Stage1st Reader at 4.9 against 漫无止境's 4.5. Stage1st Reader also leads on iOS requirement (13.1 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Stage1st Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Stage1st Reader's written reviews are positive against 92% of 漫无止境's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Stage1st Reader | 漫无止境 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (12 ratings) — better | 4.5 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 94.1% of reviews — better | 92.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.1 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | 铮 李 | 天皓 王 |
Customer experience
Stage1st Reader
漫无止境
In-app purchases
Stage1st Reader
No in-app purchases
漫无止境
No in-app purchases
