Comic Storm vs MangaBoya
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Comic Storm
This app allows users to download and read comics from various cloud storage services and network protocols. It supports a wide range of sources, including FTP, Wi-Fi transfer, and popular cloud drives, making it a versatile comic reader for enthusiasts.
- In-browser reading
- FTP support
- Wi-Fi transfer (MAC/PC)
- Cloud storage integration (Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive)
- Web server/WebDAV support
- iTunes transfer
- GIF support
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Download and read, STOP! EASY and FREE! Comic reader for true fans. •In-Browser • FTP • WI-Fi MAC\PC • Drop Box, Google Drive • Google Drive • One Drive • Web Server / WebDav • iTunes • Gif
MangaBoya
This app serves as a comprehensive reader for various digital comic formats, supporting multiple sources and local files. It offers customizable reading modes, including left-to-right, right-to-left, and vertical, along with features like dark mode and volume key page turning.
- Multiple manga sources
- Local file support
- Supports ZIP, RAR, EPUB, PDF, MOBI, AZW3, CBZ, CBR
- L→R, R→L, and vertical reading modes
- Dark mode
- Volume key page turning
- Auto page turning
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Your All-in-One Manga Reader: Rich Content Sources • Multiple popular manga sources • Local file support & PC transfer • Compatible formats: ZIP, RAR, EPUB, PDF, MOBI, AZW3, CBZ, CBR Immersive Reading Experience • L→R, R→L & vertical reading modes • Double-page mode for iPad Powerful Customization • Custom manga covers • Dark mode • Volume key page turning • Auto page turning with adjustable speed Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
Comic Storm and MangaBoya both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 51% of Comic Storm's written reviews are positive against 40% of MangaBoya's. Comic Storm also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 13.0). On price, rating, 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. Comic Storm sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MangaBoya sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for Comic Storm against 4.1 for MangaBoya. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 32 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 51% of Comic Storm's written reviews are positive against 40% of MangaBoya's.
Comic Storm ships an update monthly, MangaBoya every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Comic Storm | MangaBoya |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (26 ratings) | 4.1 (32 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.6% of reviews — better | 40.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 26 | 32 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 53 MB | 115 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Nabil Chatbi | 永星 范 |
Customer experience
Comic Storm
MangaBoya
In-app purchases
Comic Storm
- Disable Ads$4.99
MangaBoya
- Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$39.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime$59.99
