Comparison

Manga Reader vs Albert

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

Head to head
About

Manga Reader

Instantly translate Japanese manga from websites, local files, and cloud storage. Learn Japanese naturally through real manga dialogue with side-by-side comparisons and AI explanations. Build your personal vocabulary with saved words and AI-generated example sentences.

Highlights
  • Instant website manga translation
  • Local file and cloud storage import
  • Seamless overlay translation
  • Dialogue comparison for learning
  • AI dialogue explanations
  • Personal vocabulary builder
  • AI example sentences
Features
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Privacy-First Translation. Read manga from websites, local files, and cloud storage with confidence. Read Any Manga Site Instantly — In Your Language. • Supported Languages Arabic (العربية) Chinese (Simplified) (简体中文) Chinese (Traditional) (繁體中文) Danish (Dansk) Dutch (Nederlands) French (Français) German (Deutsch) Hindi (हिन्दी) Indonesian (Bahasa Indonesia) Italian (Italiano) Japanese(日本語) Korean (한국어) Norwegian (Norsk) Polish (Polski) Portuguese (Brazil) (Português) Portuguese (Portugal) (Português) Russian (Русский) Spanish (Mexico) (Español) Spanish (Spain) (Español) Swedish (Svenska) Thai (ไทย) Turkish (Türkçe) Ukrainian (Українська) Vietnamese (Tiếng Việt) KEY FEATURES • One-Tap Instant Translation Detects speech bubbles on the page and translates them immediately into your language. • Seamless Overlay Mode Translated text appears directly over the original speech bubbles, preserving the artwork and reading flow. • Learn Japanese While Reading Manga Tap any translated speech bubble to open Dialogue Comparison. Compare the original Japanese dialogue with its translation side by side and gain a deeper understanding of how Japanese is actually used in manga. • AI Dialogue Explanations With Cloud Translation, AI can explain what a character is saying, including nuances, expressions, and context that are often difficult to understand through translation alone. • Story Guide Started reading in the middle of a series? AI summarizes previous events, introduces the main characters, and explains the story so far, making it easy to enjoy any chapter—even the latest one. • Local Library Support Not limited to websites. You can translate: – Scanned manga – ZIP archives – RAR archives – Image folders • iCloud Sharing Support Share ZIP files, RAR archives, or image folders via iCloud and translate safely across your devices. FLEXIBLE TRANSLATION MODES Choose the translation method that best fits your needs. On-Device Translation All processing happens entirely on your device. • Image analysis and translation are performed locally. • No reading content is sent to external servers. • We do not collect browsing history or manga content. Your manga stays private on your device. Cloud Translation For higher-quality AI translation and learning features, you can optionally use cloud-based translation. • AI dialogue explanations • Story Guide • Enhanced translation quality Only the text and data required for processing is sent securely to the server. • Translation data is not linked to personally identifiable information. • Translation content is not stored on our servers after processing. Break the language barrier, learn Japanese naturally, and return to the world of stories. Download Manga Reader: AI Translator today and unlock Japanese manga with a single tap. Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Albert

Features
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Albert is a thoughtful reading companion for people who like to track their reading. Import EPUBs, PDFs, follow along with paper books, and watch your reading life take shape over time. READ • Built-in EPUB reader with custom fonts, themes, and text sizing • Built-in PDF reader • Pick up exactly where you left off • Highlights, notes, and quotes alongside the text • Get a recap of the story so far if you're returning to a book after a while CAPTURE • Every session, highlight, and note in one timeline • Organised chapter by chapter — see how each part landed • Quick mood reactions per chapter ORGANIZE • Import EPUB and PDF files from anywhere on your device • Group books into albums by mood or reading list • Currently reading, stash, and finished sections • Search your whole collection BUILD THE HABIT • Weekly minute and yearly book goals • 13-week consistency grid for your streak • Gentle reminders so you don't lose the habit — — — — — ALBERT READER (Premium) • Advanced statistics — reading persona (Evening Bookworm, Night Owl…), mood maps, reading velocity, session distribution, and calendar heat-maps. • Physical book tracking — live session timer with Lock Screen presence, manual progress logging, and a chapter-by-chapter timeline for the books in your hand. • Export your library — CSV, JSON, or Markdown. Your highlights, notes, sessions, and statistics are yours to keep. • Support a tiny indie app. • iCloud sync and more features support coming soon! — — — — — Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Manga Reader4 screens
Albert4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Manga Reader at weekly against Albert's every 3 weeks. Albert's advantage is iOS requirement (18 vs 26.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Manga Reader sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per 7 days and Albert sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Manga Reader ships an update weekly, Albert every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Manga Reader versus Albert: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterManga ReaderAlbert
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.418 — better
Further details — not scored
Size149 MB36 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHirotoshi MAKINODominika Gajdova

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Manga Reader

Subscriptions4
  • Cloud Translation Weekly$0.497 Days
  • Unlimited Translation 1Year$0.991 Year
  • Unlimited Translation Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
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  • Cloud Translation Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • Cloud Translation 3-Day Pass$0.49
  • Unlimited Translation Lifetime$2.99
2 purchases

Albert

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly reader$2.991 Month
  • Yearly reader7 Days trial$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Manga Reader free?
Manga Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Albert free?
Albert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Manga Reader or Albert have ads?
Neither Manga Reader nor Albert shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Manga Reader or Albert?
Manga Reader ships an update weekly, and Albert every 3 weeks. Most recently, Manga Reader was updated on October 25, 2026 and Albert on October 25, 2026.

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