# Tapas vs VeVe Comics Reader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VeVe Comics Reader at none against Tapas's 13. VeVe Comics Reader also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (68% vs 49%). Tapas's advantage is ratings volume (45K vs 55) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tapas sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. VeVe Comics Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tapas holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tapas has 45K ratings behind it against 55, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 49% of Tapas's written reviews are positive against 68% of VeVe Comics Reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tapas | VeVe Comics Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (45K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapas-comics-and-novels/id578836126/reviews)** | [4.3 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/veve-comics-reader/id6453470972/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **45K** | 55 |
| Positive reviews | 48.5% of reviews | **67.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#10** | — |
| Size | 87 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Radish Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/1076491464) | [ECOMI Technology PTE Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1432655564) |

## What reviewers say

### Tapas

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

**Currently charting:** #10 Top Grossing · Book, #94 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 (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,600 drops of Tapas Ink | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2,400 drops of Tapas Ink | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5,000 drops of Tapas Ink | $4.99 | one-time |
| 6,000 drops of Tapas Ink | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10,500 drops of Tapas Ink | $9.99 | one-time |
| 13,000 drops of Tapas Ink | $9.99 | one-time |
| 22,500 drops of Tapas Ink | $19.99 | one-time |
| 29,000 drops of Tapas Ink | $19.99 | one-time |
| 60,000 drops of Tapas Ink | $49.99 | one-time |
| 76,000 drops of Tapas Ink | $49.99 | one-time |
| 130,000 drops of Tapas Ink | $99.99 | one-time |
| 160,000 drops of Tapas Ink | $99.99 | one-time |

**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


### VeVe Comics Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/veve-comics-reader/id6453470972)

Read and collect licensed digital comic books with instant delivery. Organize your collection and enjoy an interactive reading experience with smart paneling. Discover new releases weekly, including Marvel Comics, available online or offline.

**Highlights:** Collect digital comics, Read comics online/offline, Smart paneling technology, Organize comic collection, Same-day print releases, Weekly new releases

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tapas free?

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

### Is VeVe Comics Reader free?

VeVe Comics Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tapas or VeVe Comics Reader?

Tapas is rated higher. Tapas averages 4.6 out of 5 from 45K ratings, while VeVe Comics Reader averages 4.3 from 55 ratings.

### Do Tapas or VeVe Comics Reader have ads?

Tapas shows ads; VeVe Comics Reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tapas or VeVe Comics Reader?

Tapas ships an update monthly, and VeVe Comics Reader monthly. Most recently, Tapas was updated on September 25, 2026 and VeVe Comics Reader on September 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.*