Comparison

MangaTime vs Ashverse

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

Ashverse

Discover new worlds through a vast library of engaging stories. Enjoy personalized recommendations and a comfortable reading experience with regularly updated content. Start your next reading adventure today.

Highlights
  • Thousands of engaging stories
  • New releases and trending titles
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Customizable reading settings
  • Regular content updates
Features
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Welcome to Ashverse, where every story opens the door to a new world. With personalized recommendations, an intuitive reading experience, and regularly updated content, Ashverse makes it easy to immerse yourself in your favorite stories anytime, anywhere. Features • Explore thousands of engaging stories. • Discover new releases and trending titles every day. • Personalized recommendations based on your reading interests. • Smooth, comfortable reading experience with customizable settings. • Regular content updates with fresh stories. Download Ashverse today and start your next reading adventure. --- Auto-Renewable Subscription Ashverse offers optional auto-renewable subscriptions that provide unlimited access to premium reading content. Available Plans Weekly Subscription Monthly Subscription Annual Subscription • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. • Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. • Your Apple ID account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. • You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time through your Apple ID Account Settings. • Any unused portion of a free trial, if offered, will be forfeited upon purchasing a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://www.ash-toon.com/ashverse/privacy_en.html Terms of Use: https://www.ash-toon.com/ashverse/agreement_en.html Subscription Agreement: https://www.ash-toon.com/ashverse/subscription_en.html

Screenshots

MangaTime4 screens
Ashverse4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Ashverse at none against MangaTime's shown. Ashverse also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). MangaTime's advantage is chart position (#188 vs unranked). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. MangaTime sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Ashverse 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for MangaTime against 4.7 for Ashverse. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47 and 52 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
MangaTime versus Ashverse: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMangaTimeAshverse
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (47 ratings)4.7 (52 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings4752 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#188 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB88 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperGIORGIO BERTOLOTTIAVB Holdings Limited

Customer experience

MangaTime

All ratings47 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral11.5%
Negative11.5%

Ashverse

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
Show 3 more
  • 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

Ashverse

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$29.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$49.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$99.991 Year
One-time7
  • 525Coins$14.99
  • 700Coins$19.99
  • 1050Coins$34.99
Show 4 more
  • 1400Coins$49.99
  • 2450Coins$79.99
  • First Purchase Special Offer$129.99
  • Lifetime Pass$199.99

Questions

Is MangaTime free?
MangaTime is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ashverse free?
Ashverse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MangaTime or Ashverse?
Ashverse is rated higher. MangaTime averages 4.7 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Ashverse averages 4.7 from 52 ratings.
Do MangaTime or Ashverse have ads?
MangaTime shows ads; Ashverse does not.

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