Comparison

Mangaverse Reader vs xiComic

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

Head to head
About

Mangaverse Reader

This app allows you to import, organize, and read your manga collection offline. Customize your library with categories and track your reading progress with personalized options. Enjoy a flexible reading experience with adjustable layouts on your iPhone or iPad.

Highlights
  • Offline PDF reading
  • Import manga files
  • Customizable library organization
  • Reading progress tracking
  • Flexible layout options
  • Multi-language support
Features
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Mangaverse Reader is the only manga app you’ll ever need, bringing your favorite titles to life with a suite of powerful features built just for manga fans. Enjoy offline PDF reading so you can dive into your manga collection anytime, anywhere—no internet required. With multi-language support, Mangaverse Reader makes manga accessible to fans around the world. Easily import your manga files and create your own customized library. Organize by categories to keep everything just where you want it, and enjoy seamless browsing offline. For the perfect reading experience, Mangaverse Reader offers flexible layouts—whether you prefer the focus of single-page viewing or the immersive feel of dual-page spreads, you have complete control. Keep track of your reading with personalized options to mark manga as Favorites, Currently Reading, or Completed. And don’t worry about losing your place—Mangaverse Reader automatically saves the last page you read so you can jump back in where you left off. Built exclusively for iPhone and iPad, Mangaverse Reader is the ultimate companion for manga lovers looking to build and enjoy a portable, personalized manga collection!

About

xiComic

This app provides a fast and private reading experience for your existing comic and manga files. It supports various import methods and reading modes, including left-to-right, right-to-left, and vertical scrolling. Organize your library effortlessly with collections and automatic grouping.

Highlights
  • Import CBZ, CBR, ZIP, RAR files
  • Supports JPG, PNG, WEBP, HEIC, GIF
  • Comic, Manga, and Vertical Scroll modes
  • Organize library with collections
  • Automatic series grouping
  • Privacy-focused, no account needed
  • Offline reading
Features
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Own the comics — own the experience. xiComic is a blazing-fast, privacy-first reader for the comic and manga files you already have. No storefront, no ads, no account needed — just smooth reading on iPhone, iPad, Mac and even Apple Vision! Also next iPhone ;) — Effortless importing • Open CBZ, CBR, ZIP or RAR from Files, AirDrop, Share Sheet or drag-and-drop • Batch-import entire folders in one tap — RAR5 included! • Also reads loose image folders: JPG, PNG, WEBP, HEIC, GIF — Reading perfected • Comic Mode — left-to-right for Western comics and graphic novels • Manga Mode — right-to-left for authentic manga reading • Vertical Scroll — top-to-bottom for webtoons and long-strip comics • Pinch-to-zoom on any page. Wanna stay focused? Tap to hide all controls! — Organize your way • Create collections and sort your library however you like • Want automatic series grouping? Just tap Magic Organizer! • Grid view with beautiful edge-to-edge covers and blazing-fast search — Privacy & legality first • Your files never leave your device unless you choose to — safely! • Anonymous analytics help improve the app — nothing is ever linked to you • No ads, no account, no interruptions — ever — Accessible & multilingual • Designed with accessibility in mind, with VoiceOver labels for navigation and reading • Fully translated in English, German, Spanish, French, and Italian — more coming soon! — Perfect for • Reading comics, manga, and graphic novels offline on iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Vision Pro • Organizing large digital comic collections • Reading webtoons with vertical scrolling • Enjoying your library without ads, subscriptions, or any interruptions — Frequently asked questions Is xiComic really free? Yes — no in-app purchases, no subscriptions, and no advertisements. All features are currently included at no cost. Does it work without internet? Completely. Your comic library lives on your device. No internet connection needed. What formats can I open? CBZ, CBR, ZIP, RAR (including RAR5), plus folders of JPG, PNG, WEBP, HEIC, and GIF images. Can I read manga right-to-left? Yes! Switch between Comic Mode, Manga Mode, and Vertical Scroll anytime. Is my data safe? xiComic collects zero personal data. No ads, no account required. Your files never leave your device. You own the comics, xiComic helps you enjoy them ;)

Screenshots

Mangaverse Reader4 screens
xiComic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: xiComic at 3.5 against Mangaverse Reader's 1.0. xiComic also leads on ratings volume (4 vs 1). Mangaverse Reader's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, review sentiment, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

xiComic holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mangaverse Reader versus xiComic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMangaverse ReaderxiComic
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)3.5 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid VillegasAlireza Rezagholian

Customer experience

Mangaverse Reader

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

xiComic

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Mangaverse Reader

No in-app purchases

None

xiComic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mangaverse Reader free?
Mangaverse Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is xiComic free?
xiComic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mangaverse Reader or xiComic?
xiComic is rated higher. Mangaverse Reader averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while xiComic averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.
Do Mangaverse Reader or xiComic have ads?
Neither Mangaverse Reader nor xiComic shows ads.

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