# Manga Reader King vs chapterly

The clearest difference is rating: chapterly at 5.0 against Manga Reader King's 4.2. chapterly also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). Manga Reader King's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 1). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Manga Reader King sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. chapterly asks for nothing beyond the download.

chapterly holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Manga Reader King has 1.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Manga Reader King | chapterly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manga-reader-king/id6739520174/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chapterly/id6755092891/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 213 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Monstera Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1870414671) | [Nishant Gautam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821097071) |

## What reviewers say

### Manga Reader King

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manga-reader-king/id6739520174)

Access a vast library of manga, manhwa, manhua, and comics for free. Discover new series, read offline, and enjoy a smooth, intuitive reading experience with customizable themes and smart discovery features.

**Highlights:** Free and unlimited access to thousands of titles, Offline reading by downloading chapters, Smart discovery by genre, title, or trending, New content added weekly, New chapter notifications, Dark and light mode themes, Personal library for organizing favorites

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Manga King Pass | $12.99 | per month |
| King Reader Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Manga King Royal Pass | $59.99 | per 6 months |
| Manga King Eternal Pass | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for reading manga
- 🚀 Smooth reading experience
- 💎 Excellent selection of manga
- 🎨 Clean and modern design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Duplicate chapters
- 🔀 Incorrect chapter order
- 📢 Excessive ads even with premium subscription
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate large library

**Reported bugs**

- Premium subscription issues
- Scrolling issues in vertical view
- Incorrect chapter labeling

**Requested features**

- Add update groups with release dates in library
- Automatically start chapters from the top
- Implement left-to-right reading option
- Add a dedicated 'recently updated' section


### chapterly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chapterly/id6755092891)

Organize and personalize your digital book collection. Enjoy a focused reading environment with robust features for book enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Organize digital library, Personalize book collection, Distraction-free reading, Powerful reading tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Manga Reader King free?

Manga Reader King is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is chapterly free?

chapterly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Manga Reader King or chapterly?

chapterly is rated higher. Manga Reader King averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while chapterly averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Manga Reader King or chapterly have ads?

Manga Reader King shows ads; chapterly does not.

### Which is updated more often, Manga Reader King or chapterly?

Manga Reader King ships an update every 2 weeks, and chapterly every 2 weeks. Most recently, Manga Reader King was updated on October 14, 2026 and chapterly on October 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*