# Comic Storm vs MangaBoya

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Comic Storm | MangaBoya |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-storm/id524058686/reviews) | **[4.1 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mangaboya-webtoons-and-comics/id6737590927/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 26 | **32** |
| Positive reviews | **50.6% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 53 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Nabil Chatbi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1175475173) | [永星 范](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478747517) |

## What reviewers say

### Comic Storm

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/comic-storm/id524058686)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Disable Ads | $4.99 | one-time |


### MangaBoya

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mangaboya-webtoons-and-comics/id6737590927)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Comic Storm free?

Comic Storm is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MangaBoya free?

MangaBoya is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Comic Storm or MangaBoya?

MangaBoya is rated higher. Comic Storm averages 4.0 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while MangaBoya averages 4.1 from 32 ratings.

### Do Comic Storm or MangaBoya have ads?

Neither Comic Storm nor MangaBoya shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Comic Storm or MangaBoya?

Comic Storm ships an update monthly, and MangaBoya every 5 weeks. Most recently, Comic Storm was updated on October 21, 2026 and MangaBoya 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.*