# YACReader vs MangaNelo

The clearest difference is rating: YACReader at 4.8 against MangaNelo's 3.5. YACReader also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 41%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). MangaNelo's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $4.99) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On ratings volume, update cadence, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

YACReader costs $4.99 and MangaNelo $0.99 up front. MangaNelo sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. YACReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

YACReader holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.6K and 1.2K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of YACReader's written reviews are positive against 41% of MangaNelo's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | YACReader | MangaNelo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$0.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yacreader-comic-reader/id635717885/reviews)** | [3.5 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manganelo-rock-manga-pro/id1540527984/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | **82.0% of reviews** | 41.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#65** | #141 |
| Size | 102 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Luis Ángel San Martín](https://appshunter.io/developer/635717888) | [Tu Huynh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501803199) |

## What reviewers say

### YACReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yacreader-comic-reader/id635717885)

**Currently charting:** #65 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

Easily read and manage your digital comics, manga, and webtoons on your device. Supports various file formats and offers seamless synchronization with cloud storage and desktop versions. Customize your reading experience with advanced features and filters.

**Highlights:** Supports CBZ, CBR, PDF, and more, Cloud sync (Dropbox, Box, OneDrive), Desktop sync and remote reading, Folder organization, Automatic scroll and panel-by-panel reading, Manga and webtoon modes, Image filters editor

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent comic and manga reader
- 🚀 Seamless import and sync from PC
- 👍 Easy to understand and use
- 👍 Many features
- 👍 Responsive and open to suggestions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Confusing navigation gestures
- 🐛 Folder import issues
- 🐛 Crashes and performance issues
- 🐛 Lack of automatic right-to-left reading mode
- 🐛 Clunky UI and file management

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes
- Unreliable cloud sync and import
- Folder import issues
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Automatic right-to-left reading mode
- Improved folder management and organization
- Cloud sync and backup options
- Epub support
- Continuous vertical scrolling


### MangaNelo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manganelo-rock-manga-pro/id1540527984)

**Currently charting:** #141 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

Access thousands of manga titles with a user-friendly interface. Engage with an active community for recommendations and discussions. Report bugs and suggest features directly to a responsive development team.

**Highlights:** Thousands of manga titles, 30+ manga sources, Search by title, author, rank, genre, Saved reading position, Favorites page, Active Discord community

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads Forever | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Wide selection of manga
- 👍 Convenient mobile app experience
- 💎 Great value with one-time ad removal purchase

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and loading issues
- 🚨 Lack of account/sync functionality
- 💸 Excessive ads even after paid ad removal

**Reported bugs**

- Chapters not loading or showing blank pages
- App crashing when trying to access certain manga
- Favorites/bookmarks being lost after app updates

**Requested features**

- Offline reading mode
- Manga progress tracking and syncing across devices
- More advanced search and filtering options
- Landscape mode support on tablets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YACReader free?

YACReader costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MangaNelo free?

MangaNelo costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, YACReader or MangaNelo?

YACReader is rated higher. YACReader averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while MangaNelo averages 3.5 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do YACReader or MangaNelo have ads?

MangaNelo shows ads; YACReader does not.

### Which is updated more often, YACReader or MangaNelo?

YACReader ships an update every 3 weeks, and MangaNelo every 3 weeks. Most recently, YACReader was updated on September 25, 2026 and MangaNelo on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, YACReader or MangaNelo?

YACReader currently peaks at #65 in the App Store charts, and MangaNelo at #141. 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.*