wComics vs Kanman Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
wComics
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This is a simple comic viewer with CBZ, CBR and PDF support. The usage is simple just like that: • Just start built-in web server in order to upload comics using web browser on your computer. • Organize your comics inside the app using good old folders structure. • Read and enjoy! The app is completely open source and available on GitHub: https://github.com/Brite-Apps/wComics. Our app may store data on your device, specifically the comic books and related files that you choose to open in the app. It is important to note that all the files stored on your device originate from you, the user. You are solely responsible for the legality and ownership of the content you choose to upload and view through the app. We do not access, manage, or take responsibility for the legality of the files stored on your device using our app. Comic book page used in app screenshots is "Pepper & Carrot" by David Revoy, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license: https://www.peppercarrot.com/en/about/index.html#credits
Kanman Reader
This comic reader helps Chinese language learners immerse themselves in manhua. Easily look up definitions for unfamiliar words by scanning the page, and manage your library of DRM-free comics.
- Supports ZIP, RAR, CBR, CBZ formats
- Horizontal or vertical scrolling
- On-page word definition lookup
- Manhua library management
- Resume reading from last point
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Kanman Reader is a comic reader designed for Chinese learners who want a smooth experience when reading Chinese comics (also known as manhua). Upload DRM-free manhua in ZIP/RAR/CBR/CBZ format and start reading to immerse yourself more deeply in the language. If you come across a word you don’t know while reading a manhua on Kanman Reader, you can quickly hold the page to scan it and extract the text. Tapping on a word you don’t recognize will effortlessly pull up the definition for that word. Spend less time trying to look up unfamiliar characters, and spend more time immersing yourself in the Chinese language! Features: - Supports multiple file formats: Manhua can be opened in ZIP/RAR/CBR/CBZ formats - Customizable reading experience: Choose whether you want to flip through manhua horizontally or scroll downwards - Easily look up definitions: Scan manhua to pull up English definitions for unfamiliar Chinese words - Manhua management: Stores previously accessed manhua in a library and lets you easily pick up from where you last left off
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: wComics at every 3 months against Kanman Reader's every 9 months. wComics also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.4). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
wComics ships an update every 3 months, Kanman Reader every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | wComics | Kanman Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brite Apps OU | Akash Cherian |
In-app purchases
wComics
No in-app purchases
Kanman Reader
No in-app purchases
Questions
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