# Tapas vs Manga Reader ㅤ

Tapas and Manga Reader ㅤ both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 49% of Tapas's written reviews are positive against 13% of Manga Reader ㅤ's. Tapas also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Manga Reader ㅤ sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Tapas asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Tapas against 4.5 for Manga Reader ㅤ. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45K and 18K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 49% of Tapas's written reviews are positive against 13% of Manga Reader ㅤ's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tapas | Manga Reader ㅤ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapas-comics-and-novels/id578836126/reviews)** | [4.5 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manga-reader/id1579203943/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **45K** | 18K |
| Positive reviews | **48.6% of reviews** | 13.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#137** | #179 |
| Size | 87 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Radish Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076491464) | [Manga Reader Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776788975) |

## What reviewers say

### Tapas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapas-comics-and-novels/id578836126)

**Currently charting:** #137 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Discover your next favorite story with a vast library of webcomics, novels, manga, and webtoons. Enjoy daily new chapters and free episodes released regularly. Engage with a community of readers and creators, and even publish your own work.

**Highlights:** Vast library of comics and novels, Daily new chapters, Free episodes every three hours, Wait-Until-Free system, Publish your own stories, Community engagement, App-exclusive perks

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great variety of comics and novels
- 👍 Supports LGBTQ+ content
- 💡 Ability to earn free ink through various methods
- 🤩 Amazing art and storytelling

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive ink/episode pricing
- 🔒 Difficult to earn enough free ink
- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing issues
- 🤔 Confusing layout and navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing ink balance and reading progress
- Inability to log in or access account
- Inconsistent behavior when downloading chapters
- Unreliable 'wait until free' episode unlocking

**Requested features**

- Subscription-based model for unlimited reading
- Better organization and search functionality
- More transparent and reliable free ink earning methods
- Improved stability and performance


### Manga Reader ㅤ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manga-reader/id1579203943)

**Currently charting:** #179 Top Grossing · Book, #181 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Access a vast and ever-growing library of manga titles with seamless navigation and a smooth reading experience. Discover new stories, track your progress, and enjoy personalized recommendations. Download manga for offline reading and explore curated content.

**Highlights:** Massive manga catalog, New chapters added quickly, Fast and smooth reading, Personalized recommendations, Offline reading, Save favorites and progress

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe Monthly Lezardo | $4.99 | per month |
| Manga Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscribe Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Manga Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Manga Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscribe For 3 Months | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Manga Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Subscribe Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Manga | $49.99 | per year |
| Manga Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Lots of manga options
- 👍 Clean and simple interface
- 🚀 Fast chapter loading

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Manga pages out of order
- 🐛 Chapters not loading properly
- 🔒 Paywall blocks content
- 🐛 Search function not working
- 🐛 Sync issues across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Blank pages when trying to read
- App crashes when switching chapters
- Disappearing search bar

**Requested features**

- Next chapter button
- Bookmark/resume reading feature
- More categories and sorting options
- Free trial period


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tapas free?

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

### Is Manga Reader ㅤ free?

Manga Reader ㅤ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tapas or Manga Reader ㅤ?

Tapas is rated higher. Tapas averages 4.6 out of 5 from 45K ratings, while Manga Reader ㅤ averages 4.5 from 18K ratings.

### Do Tapas or Manga Reader ㅤ have ads?

Both Tapas and Manga Reader ㅤ show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tapas or Manga Reader ㅤ?

Tapas ships an update monthly, and Manga Reader ㅤ monthly. Most recently, Tapas was updated on November 5, 2026 and Manga Reader ㅤ on November 5, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Tapas or Manga Reader ㅤ?

Tapas currently peaks at #137 in the App Store charts, and Manga Reader ㅤ at #179. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*