# SapaanBooks vs Manga Reader King

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SapaanBooks | Manga Reader King |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sapaanbooks/id511010889/reviews) | **[4.2 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manga-reader-king/id6739520174/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 101 MB | 213 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MEB Corporation Public Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/436964329) | [Monstera Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870414671) |

## What reviewers say

### SapaanBooks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sapaanbooks/id511010889)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tai Gnow Rak | $5.99 | one-time |
| คนนี้...คนเดียว - Kon Nee Kon Deaw | $6.99 | one-time |
| หยิ่งนัก...รักซะเลย | $6.99 | one-time |
| ยอดรัก สาวใช้ภูธร | $6.99 | one-time |
| Mai Ard Ham Jai... Mai Rak Ter | $7.99 | one-time |
| ดื้อรัก | $7.99 | one-time |
| My Big Boss เจ้านา..้าตาย | $7.99 | one-time |
| หนีรัก | $8.99 | one-time |
| เคียงใจ โดยฝุ่นละออง | $9.99 | one-time |
| รักวุ่นๆ ของคุณหมอหมา... | $10.99 | one-time |


### Manga Reader King

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manga-reader-king/id6739520174)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Manga King Pass | $12.99 | per month |
| King Reader Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Manga King Royal Pass | $59.99 | per 6 months |
| Manga King Eternal Pass | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for reading manga
- 🚀 Smooth reading experience
- 💎 Excellent selection of manga
- 🎨 Clean and modern design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Duplicate chapters
- 🔀 Incorrect chapter order
- 📢 Excessive ads even with premium subscription
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate large library

**Reported bugs**

- Premium subscription issues
- Scrolling issues in vertical view
- Incorrect chapter labeling

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*