# Stage1st Reader vs wiki for KanColle

The clearest difference is rating: Stage1st Reader at 4.9 against wiki for KanColle's 3.4. Stage1st Reader also leads on review sentiment (94% vs 78%). wiki for KanColle's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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 3.4. 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 78% of wiki for KanColle's.

Stage1st Reader ships an update every 2 months, wiki for KanColle every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Stage1st Reader | wiki for KanColle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage1st-reader/id509916119/reviews)** | [3.4 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wiki-for-kancolle/id899526892/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **94.1% of reviews** | 77.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 34 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.1 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [铮 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1055189822) | [天皓 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/899526895) |

## What reviewers say

### Stage1st Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stage1st-reader/id509916119)

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.

**Highlights:** Fast browsing, Convenient access, Comfortable user experience, Unofficial client, Mobile reader

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### wiki for KanColle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wiki-for-kancolle/id899526892)

This app provides a comprehensive wiki for the game Kantai Collection, featuring detailed enemy information, drop rates, and fleet composition recommendations. It boasts a redesigned UI for improved usability and offers statistics on branching, routes, and sortie ranks.

**Highlights:** Enemy Detail Info, Drop Statistics, Branch Statistic, Route Statistic, Sortie Rank, Recommend Fleet Composition, Redesigned UI

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Stage1st Reader free?

Stage1st Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is wiki for KanColle free?

wiki for KanColle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Stage1st Reader or wiki for KanColle?

Stage1st Reader is rated higher. Stage1st Reader averages 4.9 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while wiki for KanColle averages 3.4 from 8 ratings.

### Do Stage1st Reader or wiki for KanColle have ads?

Neither Stage1st Reader nor wiki for KanColle shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Stage1st Reader or wiki for KanColle?

Stage1st Reader ships an update every 2 months, and wiki for KanColle every 4 weeks. Most recently, Stage1st Reader was updated on October 24, 2026 and wiki for KanColle on October 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.*