# YACReader vs Plezy

The clearest difference is rating: YACReader at 4.8 against Plezy's 4.5. YACReader also leads on ratings volume (2.6K vs 109) and price ($4.99 vs $5.99). Plezy's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and chart position (#2 vs #10). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

YACReader costs $4.99 and Plezy $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

YACReader holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YACReader has 2.6K ratings behind it against 109, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of YACReader's written reviews are positive against 74% of Plezy's.

YACReader ships an update fortnightly, Plezy weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YACReader | Plezy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $5.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yacreader-comic-reader/id635717885/reviews)** | [4.5 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plezy-media-server-client/id6754315964/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 109 |
| Positive reviews | **82.1% of reviews** | 74.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #10 | **#2** |
| Size | 102 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Luis Ángel San Martín](https://appshunter.io/developer/635717888) | [Edvard Wikhall](https://appshunter.io/developer/1847830664) |

## What reviewers say

### YACReader

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

**Currently charting:** #10 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


### Plezy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plezy-media-server-client/id6754315964)

**Currently charting:** #2 Top Paid · Entertainment, #67 Top Paid (US App Store)

Enjoy your media library with a sleek, modern interface focused on superior playback and offline access. Stream, download, and watch with friends, all without needing a separate subscription.

**Highlights:** Wide codec and HDR playback support, Download media for offline viewing, Synchronized watch parties with friends, Auto-skip intros and credits, Resume playback across devices, Browse libraries with rich metadata, Connect to multiple Plex servers

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and responsive
- 👍 Clean and aesthetically pleasing UI
- 🚀 Efficient and lightweight
- 👍 Easy playback
- 👍 Excellent Plex client

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant crashes
- 🐛 Immediately crashes on opening
- 🔍 Limited functionality (no watchlist, single library view)

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on clicking movies/TV shows
- Crashes within seconds of opening

**Requested features**

- Support for ripped extras
- Picture-in-picture or background playback
- Subtitle support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YACReader free?

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

### Is Plezy free?

Plezy costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

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

YACReader is rated higher. YACReader averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Plezy averages 4.5 from 109 ratings.

### Do YACReader or Plezy have ads?

Neither YACReader nor Plezy shows ads.

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

YACReader ships an update fortnightly, and Plezy weekly. Most recently, YACReader was updated on October 12, 2026 and Plezy on October 11, 2026.

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

YACReader currently peaks at #10 in the App Store charts, and Plezy at #2. 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.*