# YACReader vs WEBTOON

The clearest difference is price: WEBTOON at Free against YACReader's $4.99. WEBTOON also leads on ratings volume (509K vs 2.6K). YACReader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 20) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

WEBTOON is free to download; YACReader costs $4.99 up front. WEBTOON sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 4.8 for WEBTOON. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WEBTOON has 509K ratings behind it against 2.6K, 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 55% of WEBTOON's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YACReader | WEBTOON |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yacreader-comic-reader/id635717885/reviews) | [4.8 (509K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webtoon-manga-comics-manhwa/id894546091/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2.6K | **509K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.0% of reviews** | 55.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #26 | **#20** |
| Size | 102 MB | 196 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Luis Ángel San Martín](https://appshunter.io/developer/635717888) | [NAVER WEBTOON Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1241166143) |

## What reviewers say

### YACReader

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

**Currently charting:** #26 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


### WEBTOON

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webtoon-manga-comics-manhwa/id894546091)

**Currently charting:** #20 Top Grossing · Entertainment, #80 Top Free · Entertainment, #150 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Discover millions of free episodes from diverse genres of webcomics, manga, and manhwa. Engage with a global community of fans and creators, and even publish your own stories. Unlock premium content with in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Millions of free episodes, Diverse genres, Video episodes, Community engagement, Publish your own comics, Unlock premium content

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20+2 WEBTOON Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| 100 + 10 WEBTOON Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| 200+25 WEBTOON Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| 4+4 Coins | $0.39 | one-time |
| US  10 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50+5 Coins | $1.19 | one-time |
| 100+8 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50_2 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| US  50 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| US  50+2 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 200+8 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 50+4 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| US  100 + 8 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 100+8 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| US  80+6 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| US  100 + 8 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 300+0 Coins | $23.99 | one-time |
| US  300+30 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| US  500+60 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great stories and art
- 🚀 No ads
- 👍 Variety of genres
- 👍 Ability to comment and interact with community
- 👍 Convenient to read on mobile

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Daily pass system for completed series
- ⏱️ Long wait times between new episodes
- 💰 Coins required to read some content
- 🐛 Occasional app crashes and glitches
- 🔋 Battery drain issues

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues causing loss of progress and subscriptions
- Inability to access downloaded content offline
- Inconsistent behavior when scrolling between episodes

**Requested features**

- Add 'My List' or 'To Be Read' feature
- Improve notification system for replies
- Reduce daily pass wait times or make completed series fully accessible
- Implement subscription model instead of coins
- Optimize app performance and reduce battery drain


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YACReader free?

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

### Is WEBTOON free?

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

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

YACReader and WEBTOON are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2.6K and 509K ratings respectively.

### Do YACReader or WEBTOON have ads?

WEBTOON shows ads; YACReader does not.

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

YACReader ships an update fortnightly, and WEBTOON fortnightly. Most recently, YACReader was updated on September 22, 2026 and WEBTOON on September 24, 2026.

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

YACReader currently peaks at #26 in the App Store charts, and WEBTOON at #20. 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.*