MangaDen vs Eclipse
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!
Eclipse
Organize your manga collection, track your reading progress, and read offline without needing an account. This app offers a premium experience with features like iCloud sync and backup options, all for free.
- Local manga and comic reading
- Komga companion client
- History, progress, and stats tracking
- Gesture-controlled reader
- Backup and restore from other readers
- iCloud sync
- Offline downloads
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Everything other manga readers charge a subscription for - sync, offline downloads, stats - is free in Eclipse. No account needed. Organize your collection, track what you read, display your stats, and read offline without an account in a polished and premium app. Features: • Local manga and comic reading with an unlimited library • Complete Komga companion client • Extended history, progress and stats tracking • A state-of-the-art reader with fluid and satisfying gesture controls • Backup and restore backups from other readers • iCloud sync • Offline downloads • Clean light and dark themes • No account required
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MangaDen at 5.0 against Eclipse's 4.5. MangaDen also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). Eclipse's advantage is ratings volume (11 vs 2) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Eclipse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MangaDen asks for nothing beyond the download.
MangaDen holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eclipse has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of MangaDen's written reviews are positive against 89% of Eclipse's.
MangaDen ships an update every 3 weeks, Eclipse every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MangaDen | Eclipse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.5 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 88.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Brody Wells | VRATISLAV VACULA |
Customer experience
MangaDen
Eclipse
In-app purchases
MangaDen
No in-app purchases
Eclipse
- Eclipse Pro Lifetime$7.99
