# YACReader vs Bang

The clearest difference is price: Bang at Free against YACReader's $4.99. YACReader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Bang is free to download; YACReader costs $4.99 up front. Bang sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. YACReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for YACReader against 4.7 for Bang. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YACReader has 2.6K ratings behind it against 73, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of YACReader's written reviews are positive against 61% of Bang's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YACReader | Bang |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yacreader-comic-reader/id635717885/reviews)** | [4.7 (73 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bang-comic-manga-and-webtoon/id1615891369/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 73 |
| Positive reviews | **82.0% of reviews** | 61.1% 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 | **#69** | — |
| Size | 102 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Luis Ángel San Martín](https://appshunter.io/developer/635717888) | [Huy Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/1097262746) |

## What reviewers say

### YACReader

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

**Currently charting:** #69 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


### Bang

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bang-comic-manga-and-webtoon/id1615891369)

This app offers a premium reading experience for comics, manga, and webtoons with features like instant translation, automatic sorting, and secure access. Organize your collection, pick up where you left off, and import content easily.

**Highlights:** Instant comic translation, Optimized mobile UI for web pages, Automatic series sorting, Collection organization, Fast search by title and tags, App and series security (FaceID/TouchID), Automatic bookmarking

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YACReader free?

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

### Is Bang free?

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

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

YACReader is rated higher. YACReader averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Bang averages 4.7 from 73 ratings.

### Do YACReader or Bang have ads?

Bang shows ads; YACReader does not.

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

YACReader ships an update every 3 weeks, and Bang every 3 weeks. Most recently, YACReader was updated on September 25, 2026 and Bang on August 6, 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.*