MangaDen vs Manga Grove
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MangaDen
This app allows you to build a digital library of manga and comics. Download chapters for offline reading and enjoy a customizable, seamless experience with smart library management and automatic updates.
- Build digital library
- Offline reading
- Smart library management
- Built-in web browser
- Smart downloads
- Customizable reader
- Auto-refresh for updates
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Manga & Comics in Your Pocket The ultimate manga reader and comic reader app. Build your digital library and read offline with an elegantly simple, powerful design. MangaDen is the ultimate manga reader and comic reader app that brings your favorite stories to life. Discover thousands of titles from across the web and build your personal digital library. Download chapters for offline enjoyment and experience seamless reading with customizable settings perfect for both manga enthusiasts and comic book lovers. Smart Library Management Organize your manga and comics in a beautifully designed library with reading and archive sections. Search through your collection and keep track of your reading progress effortlessly. Built-in Web Browser Discover new titles using our integrated browser that automatically detects manga and comics from supported websites. The smart detection system identifies compatible content and makes adding to your library easy. Smart Downloads Queue and download multiple chapters from the title page, monitor real-time progress with detailed file sizes, and manage your downloads with pause/resume functionality. Perfect for commuting or areas with limited connectivity. Customizable Reader Enjoy reading with configurable reading directions (LTR/RTL), zoom functionality, and smooth page transitions. Bookmark your progress and navigate between chapters seamlessly. Auto-Refresh & Updates Automatically check for new chapters with customizable refresh periods. Stay up-to-date with your favorite series without manual checking. Personalization Customize your manga reader and comic reader experience with dark/light mode, accent colors, and customizable reading experience (LTR/RTL). Tailor the app to match your preferences and reading style. The perfect and completely free to use MangaDex, MangaPin, WEBTOON, Shonen Jump, MANGA Plus, Manga Reader, or Tapas alternative!
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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MangaDen at none against Manga Grove's 3. Manga Grove's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Manga Grove sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. MangaDen asks for nothing beyond the download.
MangaDen ships an update every 3 weeks, Manga Grove weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MangaDen | Manga Grove |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brody Wells | 浩然 张 |
In-app purchases
MangaDen
No in-app purchases
Manga Grove
- Premium (Monthly)$0.991 Month
- Premium (Quarterly)$1.993 Months
- Premium (Annual)$2.991 Year









