Comparison

Paginary vs BookSavr Comic & Manga Reader

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

Head to head
About

Paginary

Features
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Track your reading journey with ease! Whether you're diving into a new novel, revisiting a favorite classic, or planning your next read, this app keeps everything in one place. Log books you’ve read, are reading, or want to read Get book recommendations Visualize your reading stats and progress Stay organized with reading lists and notes Perfect for book lovers of all kinds, from casual readers to hardcore bibliophiles. Start building your personal library today! By using this app, you agree to Apple’s End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

BookSavr Comic & Manga Reader

Manage your personal comic, manga, and book collection with this self-hosted library hub. Stream your media instantly from your Windows Server to native client apps on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Enjoy a customizable reader with features like double-page spreads and multi-color bookmarking.

Highlights
  • Self-hosted library hub
  • Stream media from Windows Server
  • Native client apps for Mac, iPhone, iPad
  • Customizable reader engine
  • Double-page spread support
  • Multi-color bookmarking
  • Local network streaming
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The Ultimate Free, Self-Hosted Reading Sanctuary. Meet BookSavr—A client hub that puts your entire comic, manga, and book library at your fingertips. Stream terabytes of your favorite media instantly from your own home server to native, polished client apps on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. Why BookSavr? 100% Free & Private: No subscriptions, no cloud space limits, and zero data collection. Flexible Formats: Support for CBZ/CBR comic archives, PDFs, e-books, and even PDF sheet music. Customizable Reader: Tailored for double-page spreads, vertical scroll mode, custom color UI, and advanced bookmarking. Read & Write Sync: Easily sync reading progress, collection updates, and bookmarks back to your server. Easy Server Setup: Host your own library server on Windows, Mac, or Linux using our lightweight Electron app. Set it up in minutes on your local network or connect remotely via VPN/Tailscale.

Screenshots

Paginary4 screens
BookSavr Comic & Manga Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BookSavr Comic & Manga Reader at none against Paginary's 2. Paginary's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.5). On price, 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. Paginary sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. BookSavr Comic & Manga Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Paginary versus BookSavr Comic & Manga Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPaginaryBookSavr Comic & Manga Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTriFam LLCJames Locker

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Paginary

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Premium Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
None

BookSavr Comic & Manga Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Paginary free?
Paginary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BookSavr Comic & Manga Reader free?
BookSavr Comic & Manga Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Paginary or BookSavr Comic & Manga Reader have ads?
Neither Paginary nor BookSavr Comic & Manga Reader shows ads.

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