# YACReader vs Ruddarr

The clearest difference is price: Ruddarr at Free against YACReader's $4.99. YACReader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#22 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Ruddarr is free to download; YACReader costs $4.99 up front. Ruddarr sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $5.99 per year. YACReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for YACReader against 4.9 for Ruddarr. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.6K and 696 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of YACReader's written reviews are positive against 90% of Ruddarr's.

YACReader ships an update every 3 weeks, Ruddarr monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YACReader | Ruddarr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yacreader-comic-reader/id635717885/reviews) | **[4.9 (696 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruddarr/id6476240130/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 696 |
| Positive reviews | 82.0% of reviews | **89.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#22** | — |
| Size | 102 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Luis Ángel San Martín](https://appshunter.io/developer/635717888) | [Ruddarr](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726271152) |

## What reviewers say

### YACReader

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

**Currently charting:** #22 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


### Ruddarr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ruddarr/id6476240130)

Control your movie, documentary, and TV series collections remotely. Browse upcoming releases, manage your media library, and receive notifications. Customize the app's appearance and sync settings across devices.

**Highlights:** Manage movies and TV series, Browse upcoming releases calendar, Receive fine-grained notifications, View activity queue and history, Switch between multiple instances, Customize app appearance, Synchronize settings via iCloud

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ruddarr+ | $5.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nice app
- 👍 Good all
- 👍 Love it
- 👍 Looking good!
- 👍 Great for managing your media library on the go!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Import functionality
- 🐛 Doesn't work on iOS 18.4
- 🐛 If it didn't crash all the time it be awesome.
- 🐛 Good app, but constantly freezes

**Reported bugs**

- Fails with error when trying to add any service
- Crashes and freezes all the time

**Requested features**

- Support one time purchase
- List view not just posters
- Latest releases or trending lists that could be pulled from trakt or IMDb


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YACReader free?

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

### Is Ruddarr free?

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

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

Ruddarr is rated higher. YACReader averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Ruddarr averages 4.9 from 696 ratings.

### Do YACReader or Ruddarr have ads?

Neither YACReader nor Ruddarr shows ads.

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

YACReader ships an update every 3 weeks, and Ruddarr monthly. Most recently, YACReader was updated on October 5, 2026 and Ruddarr on October 3, 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.*