# YACReader vs OnTheTown

The clearest difference is price: OnTheTown at Free against YACReader's $4.99. YACReader's advantage is ratings volume (2.6K vs 3) and chart position (#27 vs unranked). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

OnTheTown is free to download; YACReader costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

OnTheTown holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: YACReader has 2.6K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

YACReader ships an update fortnightly, OnTheTown every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | YACReader | OnTheTown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yacreader-comic-reader/id635717885/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onthetown-local-events/id6797626201/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 82.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | **#27** | — |
| Size | 102 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Luis Ángel San Martín](https://appshunter.io/developer/635717888) | [JH Enterprises Limited Liability Company](https://appshunter.io/developer/6771602762) |

## What reviewers say

### YACReader

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

**Currently charting:** #27 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


### OnTheTown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onthetown-local-events/id6797626201)

Discover local happenings in any US city with this app. Find concerts, food, sports, and more for this week or weekend. Filter by category, price, or distance, and save events for later.

**Highlights:** Event discovery by city or location, Weekly and weekend event views, Filter by category, price, and distance, List and map view options, Save events for planning, Direct links to ticket pages

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YACReader free?

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

### Is OnTheTown free?

OnTheTown is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

OnTheTown is rated higher. YACReader averages 4.8 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while OnTheTown averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do YACReader or OnTheTown have ads?

Neither YACReader nor OnTheTown shows ads.

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

YACReader ships an update fortnightly, and OnTheTown every 2 weeks. Most recently, YACReader was updated on October 24, 2026 and OnTheTown on October 24, 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.*