Comparison

SapaanBooks vs Manga Reader King

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SapaanBooks

Discover a diverse collection of LGBTQ+ romance novels and short stories. Explore beautiful and sweet narratives of same-sex relationships, offering a unique perspective on romantic tales.

Highlights
  • LGBTQ+ romance novels
  • Same-sex relationship stories
  • Beautiful and sweet narratives
  • Diverse genres
  • Unique perspectives
Features
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Sapaan books : วรรณกรรมสีรุ้ง/หญิงรักหญิง/ชายรักชาย อีกทางเลือกสำหรับนักอ่าน พบกับนวนิยาย/เรื่องสั้น/ที่นำเสนอเรื่องราวความรัก ความสัมพันธ์ระหว่างคนรักเพศเดียวกัน ในมุมมองที่งดงาม อ่อนหวาน ดั่งเรื่องรักโรแมนติกทั่วไป หลากหลายรสชาติ จากวรรณกรรมที่มีตัวละครหลักเป็นคู่หญิง-หญิง และคู่ชาย-ชาย ที่หาอ่านไม่ได้ทั่วไป

About

Manga Reader King

Access a vast library of manga, manhwa, manhua, and comics for free. Discover new series, read offline, and enjoy a smooth, intuitive reading experience with customizable themes and smart discovery features.

Highlights
  • Free and unlimited access to thousands of titles
  • Offline reading by downloading chapters
  • Smart discovery by genre, title, or trending
  • New content added weekly
  • New chapter notifications
  • Dark and light mode themes
  • Personal library for organizing favorites
Features
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Read Manga, Manhwa, Manhua and Comics Free! Manga Reader King is the perfect app for manga lovers — enjoy endless stories online and offline in one powerful, easy-to-use reader. New chapters weekly, with brand new series added regularly! EVERY CHAPTER, ALWAYS FREE! Discover and read every genre you love: action, romance, fantasy, adventure, drama, manga, manhwa, manhua, webtoon, horror, school life, comedy, sci-fi, comics and more. Experience faster loading, smoother reading, and amazing features crafted for every manga fan. Amazing Key Features • Free and Unlimited Access Enjoy thousands of manga, manhwa, manhua and comics anytime, anywhere — completely free. • Smart Discovery Easily find your next favorite series by genre, title, or what's trending in the community. • Offline Reading Download chapters to read seamlessly even when you're offline. • Fresh Content Weekly Stay up to date with new stories and chapters added every week. • New Chapter Notifications Receive instant alerts when your favorite series releases a new chapter. • Dark and Light Mode Switch between light and dark themes for the most comfortable reading experience, day or night. • Personal Library Save and organize your favorite series in one place for quick access. • Cloud Reading Data Sync Keep your reading progress and data backed up across all your devices without needing an account. • Landscape Reading Support Enjoy a wider and more comfortable reading experience with horizontal (landscape) mode. • Smooth and Intuitive Design Navigate effortlessly through a clean and modern interface built for readers. • Multi-Language Reading Support Enjoy reading manga in multiple supported languages for a more global experience. • Auto Save Last Reading Position Your last reading position is always saved — continue where you left off instantly. • Stunning Wallpaper Art Download and save high-quality artwork directly from your favorite series. Why Choose Manga King? • Read Manga, Manhwa, Manhua and Comics Free! • Over 50 popular genres to explore. • High-resolution images with stunning detail. • Download and read offline anytime, anywhere. • Sync your reading data easily across devices. • 24/7 support for all your questions and issues. ALWAYS LISTENING Manga King is always listening to your feedback and suggestions to make the app better every day. You deserve the best manga reading experience — and we’re here to deliver it! You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through a Manga King Premium Pass. • Auto-renewable subscription: 1-month, 6-month, and 1-year durations. • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew for the selected duration unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase Privacy Policy & Terms of Use • Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/mangaking-privacy
 • Terms of Use (EULA): https://sites.google.com/view/mangaking-terms DMCA Disclaimer All content available on Manga Reader King is aggregated from public sources and user submissions. We do not host or store any content on our servers. If you are a copyright owner and believe your work is being used improperly, please contact us via our DMCA page for prompt removal. Manga King — Where Every Story Begins.

Screenshots

SapaanBooks4 screens
Manga Reader King4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SapaanBooks at 100% against Manga Reader King's 51%. SapaanBooks also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). Manga Reader King's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. SapaanBooks sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Manga Reader King sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Manga Reader King holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Manga Reader King has 1.4K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of SapaanBooks's written reviews are positive against 51% of Manga Reader King's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SapaanBooks ships an update every 7 months, Manga Reader King every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SapaanBooks versus Manga Reader King: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSapaanBooksManga Reader King
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.2 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.5% of reviews
Number of ratings31.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size101 MB213 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMEB Corporation Public Company LimitedMonstera Labs LLC

Customer experience

SapaanBooks

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Manga Reader King

All ratings1,358 ratings
Positive80.9%
Neutral5.7%
Negative13.4%
Written reviews491 reviews
Positive50.5%
Neutral14.3%
Negative35.2%

Bugs and requests

SapaanBooks

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Manga Reader King

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Premium subscription issues
  • Scrolling issues in vertical view
  • Incorrect chapter labeling

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add update groups with release dates in library
  • Automatically start chapters from the top
  • Implement left-to-right reading option
  • Add a dedicated 'recently updated' section

In-app purchases

10 purchases

SapaanBooks

One-time10
  • Tai Gnow Rak$5.99
  • คนนี้...คนเดียว - Kon Nee Kon Deaw$6.99
  • หยิ่งนัก...รักซะเลย$6.99
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  • ยอดรัก สาวใช้ภูธร$6.99
  • Mai Ard Ham Jai... Mai Rak Ter$7.99
  • ดื้อรัก$7.99
  • My Big Boss เจ้านา..้าตาย$7.99
  • หนีรัก$8.99
  • เคียงใจ โดยฝุ่นละออง$9.99
  • รักวุ่นๆ ของคุณหมอหมา...$10.99
5 purchases

Manga Reader King

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Premium$5.997 Days
  • Manga King Pass$12.991 Month
  • King Reader Premium$49.991 Year
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  • Manga King Royal Pass$59.996 Months
  • Manga King Eternal Pass$99.991 Year

Questions

Is SapaanBooks free?
SapaanBooks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Manga Reader King free?
Manga Reader King is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SapaanBooks or Manga Reader King?
Manga Reader King is rated higher. SapaanBooks averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Manga Reader King averages 4.2 from 1.4K ratings.
Do SapaanBooks or Manga Reader King have ads?
Manga Reader King shows ads; SapaanBooks does not.
Which is updated more often, SapaanBooks or Manga Reader King?
SapaanBooks ships an update every 7 months, and Manga Reader King every 2 weeks. Most recently, SapaanBooks was updated on November 1, 2026 and Manga Reader King on November 12, 2026.

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