Comparison

Mango vs Manga Grove

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

Head to head
About

Mango

Download and read your favorite manga and comics offline. Organize your library with a clean folder system and browse safely with an ad-blocking browser. Customize your reading experience with various themes and preferences.

Highlights
  • Download chapters for offline reading
  • Organize series with a folder system
  • Ad-blocking built-in browser
  • Customizable light, dark, and system themes
  • Supports manga, manhwa, manhua, and comics
  • Simple and clean reader interface
Features
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Download. Read offline. Enjoy your favorite manga and comics. Mango lets you download chapters, organize your library, and browse safely with an ad blocking browser. Everything is designed to be quick, clean, and easy to use. Whether you are diving into a long series or trying something new, Mango keeps your reading library right at your fingertips. Features: Read Offline Anytime: Download your chapters and read without an internet connection. Perfect for commutes, travel, or relaxing anywhere. Offline mode helps you read more with zero interruptions. Simple and Clean Reader: Enjoy a smooth reading experience with a layout that keeps the focus on your manga. Turn pages effortlessly and customize the interface to fit your style. Intuitive controls feels natural and responsive. Organize Your Series: With a clean folder based system that keeps your chapters in order. Browse your library without digging through long lists or scattered files. Each series stays neatly arranged so you can jump into the next chapter with zero confusion. Managing collections big and small feels effortless and fast. Safe Built-in Browser with Ad Blocking: Search for new manga with the integrated browser that blocks redirects and intrusive ads. Find what you want without interruptions. Browsing feels safer and more controlled from start to finish. Customize Your Experience: Choose light, dark, or system themes. Adjust spacing, scrolling, and reading preferences to make the app feel like your own. Personalizing Mango takes only a few seconds. All Your Favorites in One App: Mango supports manga, manhwa, manhua, and comics all together. No switching apps. Your entire reading world stays in one place so you can focus on the stories you love. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

Manga Grove

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Manga Grove is an app that helps you read local comic files on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. If you have comics downloaded to your device, it assists you in organizing and reading them more conveniently. 【Free Version Features】 * Bookshelf Management: Add unlimited books to easily organize your entire collection. * Image Format Support: Directly read common image formats including JPG, PNG, GIF, WebP, and more * File Import: Import books from local storage, iCloud, NAS, or other cloud services (such as Dropbox, OneDrive) through the iOS Files app * WiFi Transfer: Transfer books from your computer to your device via wireless network * Book Tags: Add tags to each book for easy categorization * Reading Progress: Automatically saves your last reading position for convenient resume 【Premium Features】 * Batch Add Books: Select folders to import all books at once * Batch WiFi Transfer: Transfer multiple books to your device simultaneously * Clear Bookshelf: Quickly clear bookshelf content for easy reorganization We are committed to providing a simple and reliable tool to help you manage and read your comic collection more easily. 【Subscription Information】 * Premium version is subscription-based, offering monthly, quarterly, and annual subscription options * Subscriptions will be charged to your Apple ID account * Subscriptions automatically renew 24 hours before the end of the current period unless auto-renew is turned off * You can manage subscriptions or turn off auto-renewal in your App Store account settings * Current subscriptions cannot be canceled during the active subscription period * Any unused portion of a free trial period (if offered) will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription 【Related Links】 * Privacy Policy: https://hikaruel.github.io/MangaGrove.github.io/privacy.en * Membership Terms of Service: https://hikaruel.github.io/MangaGrove.github.io/iapagreement.en * End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Mango4 screens
Manga Grove4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Manga Grove at weekly against Mango's fortnightly. Manga Grove also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (18.5 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. Mango sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Manga Grove sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mango ships an update fortnightly, Manga Grove weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Mango versus Manga Grove: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMangoManga Grove
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS26.018.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB10 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperRyan Tseng浩然 张

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Mango

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
3 purchases

Manga Grove

Subscriptions3
  • Premium (Monthly)$0.991 Month
  • Premium (Quarterly)$1.993 Months
  • Premium (Annual)$2.991 Year

Questions

Is Mango free?
Mango is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Manga Grove free?
Manga Grove is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mango or Manga Grove have ads?
Neither Mango nor Manga Grove shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mango or Manga Grove?
Mango ships an update fortnightly, and Manga Grove weekly. Most recently, Mango was updated on October 13, 2026 and Manga Grove on October 12, 2026.

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