Comparison

MangaTime vs MangaBuzz

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

Head to head
About

MangaTime

Easily track all your favorite manga, manhwa, and webtoons in one place. Receive instant notifications for new chapter releases and discover your next read with personalized recommendations. This app focuses solely on tracking your library, not on reading content.

Highlights
  • Track manga, manhwa, and webtoons
  • Instant new chapter notifications
  • Personalized series recommendations
  • Import from MyAnimeList/AniList
  • Detailed reading statistics
  • Mark series status (Reading, Completed, etc.)
Features
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Track every manga, manhwa & webtoon you love — and get notified the instant a new chapter drops. Clean UI. No in-app reading. Just your library. Rated 4.6/5 on the App Store ONE LIBRARY FOR EVERYTHING YOU READ Add manga, manhwa, manhua, and webtoon to your personal library. Mark each series as Reading, Plan to Read, Completed, On Hold, or Dropped. Track chapter and volume progress for every title — whether you follow 5 series or 500. INSTANT CHAPTER ALERTS The moment a new chapter is available, MangaTime sends you a push notification. No more manually checking release sites. No more falling behind on your favorites. DISCOVER YOUR NEXT SERIES Browse thousands of titles across every genre. New releases, trending manhwa, hidden gems — all in one Explore page. Get AI-powered recommendations tailored to what you already read — no more scrolling for hours. YOUR READING STATS Total chapters read, reading pace, favorite genres. For readers who take their library seriously. IMPORT IN SECONDS Already on MyAnimeList or AniList? Import your full list in one tap and pick up exactly where you left off. HOW IT WORKS 1. Search any title — manga, manhwa, manhua, or webtoon 2. Add to your library and set your chapter progress 3. Get push notifications the moment new chapters drop MangaTime is a tracker, not a reader. No pirated content. No grey area. A clean, focused app for readers who follow a lot of series. "Finally an app that actually handles manhwa properly. The chapter notifications alone make it worth it." — 5/5 Free to download. Upgrade to MangaTime Plus for unlimited library and advanced reading stats. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

MangaBuzz

Explore a vast collection of engaging comics with lovable characters and magical journeys. Enjoy a smooth reading experience with regular content updates. Discover new stories across fantasy, adventure, and comedy genres.

Highlights
  • Growing collection of comics
  • Variety of genres
  • Smooth reading experience
  • Colorful characters and worlds
  • Regular content updates
Features
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Welcome to MangaBuzz, a colorful destination filled with exciting comics, lovable characters, magical journeys, and heartwarming stories. Features A Growing Collection of Comics Discover a wide variety of engaging stories across fantasy, adventure, comedy, friendship, and more. Fun and Easy Reading Experience Enjoy smooth navigation, comfortable reading, and a clean interface designed for effortless storytelling. Colorful Characters & Amazing Worlds Meet unforgettable heroes, explore magical lands, and follow exciting adventures chapter by chapter. Regular Content Updates New stories and fresh chapters arrive frequently, giving you even more to enjoy. Subscription Information Subscription Plans 7 Days Pass — $29.99 per 7 days 1 Month Pass — $39.99 per month Annual Pass — $99.99 per year Auto-Renewable Subscription Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your Apple ID Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Additional Information Privacy Policy:https://www.lu-sha.com/mangabuzz/privacy_en.html Terms of Use: https://www.lu-sha.com/mangabuzz/agreement_en.html Subscription Agreement: https://www.lu-sha.com/mangabuzz/subscription_en.html Support:https://www.lu-sha.com/mangabuzz/support_en.html

Screenshots

MangaTime4 screens
MangaBuzz4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: MangaTime at free with in-app purchases against MangaBuzz's subscription. MangaTime also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2). MangaBuzz's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases 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. MangaTime sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and MangaBuzz sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MangaTime holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47 and 68 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MangaTime versus MangaBuzz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMangaTimeMangaBuzz
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (47 ratings) — better4.2 (68 ratings)
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings4768 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB129 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperGIORGIO BERTOLOTTIRaman Gandosia

In-app purchases

7 purchases

MangaTime

Subscriptions6
  • MangaTime Plus7 Days trial$0.997 Days
  • MangaTime Plus7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • MangaTime Plus$1.991 Month
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  • MangaTime Plus7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • MangaTime Plus7 Days trial2 variants$19.991 Year
  • MangaTime Plus$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • MangaTime Plus Lifetime$39.99
10 purchases

MangaBuzz

Subscriptions3
  • 7 Days Pass$29.997 Days
  • 1 Month Pass$39.991 Month
  • Annual Pass$99.991 Year
One-time7
  • 350Coins$9.99
  • 525Coins$14.99
  • 700Coins$19.99
Show 4 more
  • 1400Coins$39.99
  • 2450Coins$69.99
  • First time recharge special offer$99.99
  • Permanent Pass$199.99

Questions

Is MangaTime free?
MangaTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MangaBuzz free?
MangaBuzz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MangaTime or MangaBuzz?
MangaTime is rated higher. MangaTime averages 4.7 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while MangaBuzz averages 4.2 from 68 ratings.
Do MangaTime or MangaBuzz have ads?
MangaTime shows ads; MangaBuzz does not.

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