# Tachimanga vs PaperVN

The clearest difference is ads: PaperVN at none against Tachimanga's shown. PaperVN also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 76%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Tachimanga's advantage is ratings volume (5.6K vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tachimanga sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PaperVN sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.59 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PaperVN holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tachimanga has 5.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Tachimanga's written reviews are positive against 100% of PaperVN's.

Tachimanga ships an update every 3 weeks, PaperVN weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tachimanga | PaperVN |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (5.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tachimanga/id6447486175/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papervn/id6793787678/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.6K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 76.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 223 MB | 204 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tekbrio LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/728246345) | [训杰 潘](https://appshunter.io/developer/6793770620) |

## What reviewers say

### Tachimanga

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tachimanga/id6447486175)

This app allows you to read manga from various sources, supporting popular formats like ZIP/CBZ and EPUB. It also integrates with self-hosted servers for a personalized reading experience. Enjoy customizable settings and efficient chapter downloads.

**Highlights:** Supports ZIP/CBZ and EPUB formats, Integrates with Komga self-hosted servers, Customizable reading settings, Efficient chapter downloads, Secure and private reading

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Premium Lifetime | $24.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Smooth and intuitive user experience
- 🚀 Efficient manga/manhwa/manhua sourcing
- 🔒 Secure and private reading experience
- 💡 Customizable reading settings
- 👍 Seamless integration with tracking services

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional app crashes or freezes
- 🔋 High cache usage leading to storage issues
- 🔒 Premium features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Inconsistent chapter update tracking
- 🐛 Duplicate chapter downloads from different sources

**Reported bugs**

- Issues with extensions not working after reinstall
- Chapters not showing up despite being available online
- Unexpected app behavior when switching between sources

**Requested features**

- Ability to backup/restore reading progress
- Option to compress downloaded files
- Improved chapter selection and navigation
- Manga/manhwa recommendation system
- Automatic cache management and cleanup


### PaperVN

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/papervn/id6793787678)

Discover and track visual novels with this companion app. Browse titles, learn about characters, and manage your personal library. Features daily selections, personalized recommendations, and extensive search capabilities.

**Highlights:** Discover visual novels, Track play progress, Manage personal library, Daily visual novel selections, Personalized recommendations, Extensive search functionality, Character and title details

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PaperVN Senkou | $0.59 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tachimanga free?

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

### Is PaperVN free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tachimanga or PaperVN?

PaperVN is rated higher. Tachimanga averages 4.8 out of 5 from 5.6K ratings, while PaperVN averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Tachimanga or PaperVN have ads?

Tachimanga shows ads; PaperVN does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tachimanga or PaperVN?

Tachimanga ships an update every 3 weeks, and PaperVN weekly. Most recently, Tachimanga was updated on November 8, 2026 and PaperVN on November 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.*