Comparison

Shimoe Manga Reader vs LexiRead

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Shimoe Manga Reader

Read comics, manhua, manhwa, webtoons, and manga with this free reader app. Organize your library, download chapters for offline access, and customize your reading experience. Offers optional subscriptions for enhanced features.

Highlights
  • Create and categorize your manga library
  • Download chapters for offline reading
  • Filter and search manga by popularity or latest
  • Customizable reading modes
  • Backup and restore library data
  • Block unwanted genres
Features
Currently charting
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Shimoe Manga Reader is a free app for reading comics, manhua, manhwa, webtoon, and manga. Inspired by Tachiyomi. No login required! Feature - Create your own library. - Custom library category. - Create blocked genres. - Download the manga chapter for offline reading. - Sort manga by latest or popular and search manga. - Manga reading history. - User library updates. - Backup and restore. - Configurable reading mode. You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase. - Auto-renewable subscription - 1 week, 1 month and 1 year duration - Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase Terms of Service: https://shimoe.app/tos/ Privacy Policy: https://shimoe.app/privacypolicy/ Disclaimer Shimoe Manga Reader is designed to facilitate the retrieval of images from third-party websites solely for your reading convenience. We do not host or store any content on our servers. All content accessed through Shimoe Manga Reader originates from external sources. We are committed to complying with copyright laws and may block access to content if required.

About

LexiRead

Features
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Meet LexiRead, a simple and powerful EPUB reader designed to make reading in other languages easier. READ YOUR WAY Open your EPUB books and enjoy a clean and comfortable reading experience. INSTANT WORD TRANSLATION Tap any word and get its translation instantly, right inside the text. No need to leave your book, switch between apps, or manually copy words. 26 LANGUAGES Read and translate across 26 supported languages. LexiRead makes it easier to read books in languages you are learning or exploring. CUSTOMIZE YOUR READING Adjust your reading experience to your preferences: - Change text size - Choose your preferred font - Switch between light and dark themes DESIGNED FOR READING LexiRead keeps everything simple so you can focus on your book instead of complicated settings. Whether you are learning a language, reading books in their original language, or simply want to understand unfamiliar words, LexiRead puts instant translation right where you need it, directly inside your book. Terms of Use: https://islavstan.github.io/lexiread-support/terms_of_service.html Privacy Policy: https://islavstan.github.io/lexiread-support/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Shimoe Manga Reader4 screens
LexiRead4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: LexiRead at none against Shimoe Manga Reader's shown. Shimoe Manga Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#188 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shimoe Manga Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and LexiRead sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shimoe Manga Reader ships an update every 5 days, LexiRead every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Shimoe Manga Reader versus LexiRead: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShimoe Manga ReaderLexiRead
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.8K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.8K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#188 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size102 MB65 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperFrans SetiawanStanislav Horobets

Bugs and requests

Shimoe Manga Reader

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Pages not loading correctly
  • Chapters disappearing from library
  • App crashing during use
  • Downloading issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for multiple languages
  • Improve download/offline reading functionality
  • Implement a 'read later' or bookmarking feature
  • Add an option to filter by completed/ongoing series

LexiRead

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Shimoe Manga Reader

Subscriptions3
  • Shimoe reader plus [1 Week]3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Shimoe reader plus [1 Month]3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Shimoe reader plus [1 Year]$39.991 Year
3 purchases

LexiRead

Subscriptions2
  • LexiRead Premium Monthly14 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • LexiRead Premium Yearly14 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • LexiRead Lifetime$6.99

Questions

Is Shimoe Manga Reader free?
Shimoe Manga Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LexiRead free?
LexiRead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shimoe Manga Reader or LexiRead have ads?
Shimoe Manga Reader shows ads; LexiRead does not.
Which is updated more often, Shimoe Manga Reader or LexiRead?
Shimoe Manga Reader ships an update every 5 days, and LexiRead every 3 weeks. Most recently, Shimoe Manga Reader was updated on November 12, 2026 and LexiRead on November 10, 2026.

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