Comparison

Manga Reader Manga Man vs Comic Reader

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

Head to head
About

Manga Reader Manga Man

Access a vast library of manga from over 50 sources with a user-friendly interface. Enjoy seamless offline reading, automatic chapter updates, and personalized features like bookmarks and reading history.

Highlights
  • Extensive manga library
  • Offline reading
  • Automatic chapter updates
  • Customizable reading modes
  • Bookmark and history tracking
  • Bulk chapter downloads
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Manga MAN: Discover your next favorite manga with an extensive library of titles and a user-friendly interface. Enjoy seamless reading and stay updated with regular chapter updates. Explore the world of manga: Access a vast library of thousands of books, meticulously selected from more than 50 sources. Easy Discovery: Discover new favorites with ease. Seamless Reading: Enjoy a smooth, uninterrupted experience with customizable reading modes (continue) and orientation options (portrait, left to right, right to left). Download on demand: Read offline anytime, anywhere. Download chapters in bulk with no download limits. Continue where you left off: Manga Reader automatically saves your reading progress for each chapter. Stay up to date: Get notified of new chapters for your favorite titles with automatic updates every hour. Personalized experience: Bookmark your favorite comics to easily access your preferences (reading, bookmarks, history). Enjoy it!!! Payment for Weekly and Annually will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. For more information, please read the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: Privacy Policy:http://manga-man-today.web.app/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: http://manga-man-today.web.app/terms-conditions.html - You can cancel your subscription via this URL: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202039

About

Comic Reader

This app allows users to read comic books in CBR, CBZ, and PDF formats. It offers features like smart library organization, automatic progress saving, and an ad-free experience. Premium features include unlimited imports and custom collections.

Highlights
  • Supports CBR, CBZ, and PDF formats
  • Import from local storage/USB
  • Automatic reading progress saving
  • Customizable comic collections
  • Ad-free reading experience
  • Eye comfort mode (blue light filter)
Features
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The Comic Reader App for CBR, CBZ & PDF Fans ComiQuest is a powerful and elegant comic reader app designed for enthusiasts of every kind — whether you’re reading .cbr comics, .cbz archives, or .pdf issues. Dive into your favorite stories with smooth navigation, smart library features, and zero distractions. Read Comic Books Enjoy full support for popular file formats: CBR, CBZ, and PDF. Open your collection without converting or switching apps. Easy File Access Import comic books directly from your local storage or USB drives. ComiQuest recognizes and opens your files effortlessly. Save Your Reading Progress Jump back into your comics right where you left off. Your reading progress is automatically tracked for every title and format. Organize Your Comic Book Collection Sort your comics into custom comic book collections. Whether you’re managing graphic novels, manga, or webtoons, your library stays tidy and easy to navigate. 100% Ad-Free Reading Focus on your comics without distractions. ComiQuest offers a clean, ad-free reading experience across all supported formats. Eye Comfort Mode An experimental blue light filter helps reduce eye strain — currently available for CBR and CBZ files. Go Premium to Unlock: Unlimited imports of CBR, CBZ & PDF files Unlimited custom collections Continuous feature updates and ad-free access Payments and Renewal: Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your Account settings at any time after purchase No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during the active period. Read our privacy policy and terms of use: https://madmustachecompany.com/comiquest-privacy-policy.html https://madmustachecompany.com/comiquest-terms.html

Screenshots

Manga Reader Manga Man3 screens
Comic Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Comic Reader at none against Manga Reader Manga Man's shown. Comic Reader also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (85% vs 69%). Manga Reader Manga Man's advantage is ratings volume (325 vs 45) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Manga Reader Manga Man sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Comic Reader sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Comic Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Manga Reader Manga Man has 325 ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of Manga Reader Manga Man's written reviews are positive against 85% of Comic Reader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Manga Reader Manga Man ships an update every 2 months, Comic Reader fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Manga Reader Manga Man versus Comic Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterManga Reader Manga ManComic Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (325 ratings)4.6 (45 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.6% of reviews85.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings325 — better45
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size117 MB96 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTran PhongAlexandre Guidet

Customer experience

Manga Reader Manga Man

All ratings323 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral5.0%
Negative9.6%
Written reviews137 reviews
Positive68.6%
Neutral9.5%
Negative21.9%

Comic Reader

All ratings42 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.5%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive85.2%
Neutral7.4%
Negative7.4%

Bugs and requests

Manga Reader Manga Man

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Chapters not loading
  • Manga not updating
  • App crashing or becoming unresponsive

Requested features

7 requests
  • Show chapter release dates
  • Highlight new chapters
  • Distinguish between read and unread chapters
  • Easier access to manga pages
  • Add more manhwa and webtoons
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  • Implement push notifications for updates
  • Add a dark mode option

Comic Reader

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Manga Reader Manga Man

Subscriptions2
  • WEEKLY$1.997 Days
  • ANNUAL$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • One MAN$1.99
  • Five MAN$9.99
10 purchases

Comic Reader

Subscriptions8
  • Monthly subscription$1.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Monthly subscription sale1 Month trial$4.991 Month
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  • Monthly subscription$4.991 Month
  • Yearly subscription$12.991 Year
  • Lifetime$17.991 Year
  • Yearly subscription$29.991 Year
  • Yearly subscription sale1 Year trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$22.99
  • Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is Manga Reader Manga Man free?
Manga Reader Manga Man is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Comic Reader free?
Comic Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Manga Reader Manga Man or Comic Reader?
Comic Reader is rated higher. Manga Reader Manga Man averages 4.4 out of 5 from 325 ratings, while Comic Reader averages 4.6 from 45 ratings.
Do Manga Reader Manga Man or Comic Reader have ads?
Manga Reader Manga Man shows ads; Comic Reader does not.
Which is updated more often, Manga Reader Manga Man or Comic Reader?
Manga Reader Manga Man ships an update every 2 months, and Comic Reader fortnightly. Most recently, Manga Reader Manga Man was updated on November 8, 2026 and Comic Reader on November 8, 2026.

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