Comparison

搜嘎漫画 vs Aether

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

Head to head
About

搜嘎漫画

This app allows for the creation and import of custom parsing rules for various websites. It supports a wide range of file formats for reading and offers highly customizable reading modes and features for an enhanced user experience.

Highlights
  • Customizable parsing site rules
  • Import various file formats (zip, epub, pdf, mobi, etc.)
  • Scrolling and page-turning reading modes
  • Customizable cover, background, and volume key controls
  • Pre-loaded streaming reading
  • Multi-file seamless reading
Features
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● 支持创建自定义解析站点规则和导入第三方站点规则 ● 支持从电脑与手机中导入各种格式:zip/rar/epub/pdf/mobi/azw3/cbz/cbr ● 支持滚动模式、翻页模式、iPad双页 ● 高度自定义功能:可自定义封面、背景色、音量键翻页、自动翻页 ● 预加载流式阅读,多文件一镜到底,给你最好的阅读体验 反馈与帮助请联系微信:soulmanga 试用请关注微信公众号:搜嘎Manga

About

Aether

Features
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Aether: Versatile Media Player Aether is a versatile media player designed for local content, combining video playback, subtitle support, and visual novel functionality in one app. Simply import your media files, and Aether will automatically identify supported content. No complicated conversion or setup is required, so you can focus on watching videos, displaying subtitles, and enjoying your favorite visual novels. Extensive Media Format Support Built with FFmpeg 8.1.2, Aether supports a wide range of commonly used video, audio, and subtitle formats. Supported video codecs include: H.264, H.265/HEVC, MPEG-1, MPEG-2, MPEG-4, VP8, VP9, AV1, Theora, WMV/VC-1, MJPEG, ProRes, and more. Supported audio codecs include: AAC, MP2, MP3, AC-3, E-AC-3, FLAC, Vorbis, Opus, WMA, PCM, and more. Supported subtitle formats include: • External subtitles: SRT, VTT, ASS, and SSA • Embedded subtitles: ASS/SSA, SubRip, WebVTT, MOV Text, and other text-based formats After a video is imported, Aether automatically detects available audio and subtitle tracks, allowing you to select the track you prefer. Flexible Playback Controls Adjust playback to match your viewing preferences: • Change the playback speed • Drag the progress bar to jump to a specific position • Quickly seek forward or backward • Pause and resume playback at any time Whether you are quickly reviewing content, replaying a favorite moment, or locating a particular scene, Aether makes navigation simple. Verified Playback Configurations The following configurations have been tested: • MP4 with H.264 video and AAC audio at 1920 × 1080 • MKV with 10-bit H.265 video and AAC audio at 1920 × 1080, including embedded ASS subtitles • MPEG-1 video with MP2 audio used within visual novel content Additional formats and codec combinations may also work. Compatibility may vary depending on the container format, encoding parameters, and device performance. Easily Import Visual Novels Aether includes a visual novel runtime compatible with XP3 content. Import visual novel content that you legally own and launch it directly from your library with a single tap. There is no need to repeatedly locate files or perform complicated manual configuration, allowing you to focus on the story and gameplay. Manage Local Content in One Place View and manage imported videos and visual novels from a single library. Open a title’s details and quickly continue watching or playing. Aether does not include or provide any third-party movies, games, or visual novel content. Users must import their own content and ensure that they have the legal right to use it. Compatibility Notice Some visual novels may use custom plug-ins, encryption methods, or specialized scripts. Therefore, compatibility with every XP3 title cannot be guaranteed. Video playback may also vary depending on encoding settings, device model, and operating system version.

Screenshots

搜嘎漫画3 screens
Aether4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Aether at Free against 搜嘎漫画's $12.99. Aether also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). 搜嘎漫画's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On ads and device support 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

Aether is free to download; 搜嘎漫画 costs $12.99 up front. Aether sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 搜嘎漫画 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

搜嘎漫画 ships an update fortnightly, Aether weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
搜嘎漫画 versus Aether: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter搜嘎漫画Aether
Price$12.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size105 MB424 MB
Age rating17+12+
Developer永星 范煜 刘

In-app purchases

None

搜嘎漫画

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Aether

One-time2
  • Buy the author a coffee$0.99
  • Unlock Directory Restrictions$7.99

Questions

Is 搜嘎漫画 free?
搜嘎漫画 costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Aether free?
Aether is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 搜嘎漫画 or Aether have ads?
Neither 搜嘎漫画 nor Aether shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 搜嘎漫画 or Aether?
搜嘎漫画 ships an update fortnightly, and Aether weekly. Most recently, 搜嘎漫画 was updated on October 27, 2026 and Aether on October 29, 2026.

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