Comparison

Manga Reader King vs MangaNests

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

Head to head
About

Manga Reader King

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
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Read Manga, Manhwa, Manhua and Comics Free! Manga Reader King is the perfect app for manga lovers — enjoy endless stories online and offline in one powerful, easy-to-use reader. New chapters weekly, with brand new series added regularly! EVERY CHAPTER, ALWAYS FREE! Discover and read every genre you love: action, romance, fantasy, adventure, drama, manga, manhwa, manhua, webtoon, horror, school life, comedy, sci-fi, comics and more. Experience faster loading, smoother reading, and amazing features crafted for every manga fan. Amazing Key Features • Free and Unlimited Access Enjoy thousands of manga, manhwa, manhua and comics anytime, anywhere — completely free. • Smart Discovery Easily find your next favorite series by genre, title, or what's trending in the community. • Offline Reading Download chapters to read seamlessly even when you're offline. • Fresh Content Weekly Stay up to date with new stories and chapters added every week. • New Chapter Notifications Receive instant alerts when your favorite series releases a new chapter. • Dark and Light Mode Switch between light and dark themes for the most comfortable reading experience, day or night. • Personal Library Save and organize your favorite series in one place for quick access. • Cloud Reading Data Sync Keep your reading progress and data backed up across all your devices without needing an account. • Landscape Reading Support Enjoy a wider and more comfortable reading experience with horizontal (landscape) mode. • Smooth and Intuitive Design Navigate effortlessly through a clean and modern interface built for readers. • Multi-Language Reading Support Enjoy reading manga in multiple supported languages for a more global experience. • Auto Save Last Reading Position Your last reading position is always saved — continue where you left off instantly. • Stunning Wallpaper Art Download and save high-quality artwork directly from your favorite series. Why Choose Manga King? • Read Manga, Manhwa, Manhua and Comics Free! • Over 50 popular genres to explore. • High-resolution images with stunning detail. • Download and read offline anytime, anywhere. • Sync your reading data easily across devices. • 24/7 support for all your questions and issues. ALWAYS LISTENING Manga King is always listening to your feedback and suggestions to make the app better every day. You deserve the best manga reading experience — and we’re here to deliver it! You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through a Manga King Premium Pass. • Auto-renewable subscription: 1-month, 6-month, and 1-year durations. • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew for the selected duration unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase Privacy Policy & Terms of Use • Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/mangaking-privacy
 • Terms of Use (EULA): https://sites.google.com/view/mangaking-terms DMCA Disclaimer All content available on Manga Reader King is aggregated from public sources and user submissions. We do not host or store any content on our servers. If you are a copyright owner and believe your work is being used improperly, please contact us via our DMCA page for prompt removal. Manga King — Where Every Story Begins.

About

MangaNests

Discover and read manga with this app. Browse by category, search for new titles, and save your favorites to a personal library. Continue reading where you left off with your reading history.

Highlights
  • Browse manga by category
  • Search and discover recommendations
  • Save favorites to Library
  • Continue reading from history
  • Chapter-by-chapter reading
  • Manage language and preferences
Features
Currently charting
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MangaNests is your personal space for discovering and enjoying manga. Browse stories by category, search for new favorites, and save comics to your Library for quick access. Your reading history helps you continue from the latest chapter whenever you return. Features: * Browse manga by category * Search comics and discover recommendations * Save favorites to your Library * Continue reading from your history * Read chapter by chapter with a focused reading experience * Manage app language and reading preferences Build your own manga space with MangaNests.

Screenshots

Manga Reader King4 screens
MangaNests4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MangaNests at none against Manga Reader King's 5. MangaNests also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Manga Reader King's advantage is review sentiment (51% vs 38%). On price, ratings volume, 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MangaNests holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.4K and 456 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Manga Reader King's written reviews are positive against 38% of MangaNests's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Manga Reader King ships an update every 2 weeks, MangaNests every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Manga Reader King versus MangaNests: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterManga Reader KingMangaNests
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (1.4K ratings)4.7 (456 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.5% of reviews — better38.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4K — better456
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
Best chart rank—#16 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size213 MB95 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperMonstera Labs LLCQUALITY CHEMICAL CO., LTD.

Customer experience

Manga Reader King

All ratings1,358 ratings
Positive80.9%
Neutral5.7%
Negative13.4%
Written reviews491 reviews
Positive50.5%
Neutral14.3%
Negative35.2%

MangaNests

All ratings198 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral1.0%
Negative6.6%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive38.5%
Neutral7.7%
Negative53.8%

Bugs and requests

Manga Reader King

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Premium subscription issues
  • Scrolling issues in vertical view
  • Incorrect chapter labeling

Requested features

4 requests
  • 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

MangaNests

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Manga Reader King

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Premium$5.997 Days
  • Manga King Pass$12.991 Month
  • King Reader Premium$49.991 Year
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  • Manga King Royal Pass$59.996 Months
  • Manga King Eternal Pass$99.991 Year
None

MangaNests

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Manga Reader King free?
Manga Reader King is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MangaNests free?
MangaNests is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Manga Reader King or MangaNests?
MangaNests is rated higher. Manga Reader King averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while MangaNests averages 4.7 from 456 ratings.
Do Manga Reader King or MangaNests have ads?
Both Manga Reader King and MangaNests show ads.
Which is updated more often, Manga Reader King or MangaNests?
Manga Reader King ships an update every 2 weeks, and MangaNests every 4 days. Most recently, Manga Reader King was updated on November 8, 2026 and MangaNests on November 10, 2026.

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