# PanelGen vs Zero Reader

The clearest difference is price: PanelGen at Free against Zero Reader's $0.99. PanelGen also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 26.0). Zero Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

PanelGen is free to download; Zero Reader costs $0.99 up front. PanelGen sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Zero Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

PanelGen ships an update every 7 months, Zero Reader every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PanelGen | Zero Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Positive reviews | — | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Size | 71 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gokberk KORKMAZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1853289413) | [杰翔 康](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862067238) |

## What reviewers say

### PanelGen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panelgen-ai-comic-manga-maker/id6757281544)

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PanelGen Pro (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| PanelGen Pro (Annual) | $59.99 | per year |
| 5 Ink Drops | $2.99 | one-time |
| 15 Ink Drops | $6.99 | one-time |
| 40 Ink Drops | $14.99 | one-time |
| 100 Ink Drops | $24.99 | one-time |


### Zero Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zero-reader-txt/id6761920228)

A lightweight and clean local novel reader that imports TXT files for a pure reading experience. Enjoy features like clear formatting, chapter navigation, progress tracking, bookmarks, and customizable themes and fonts without any ads or network permissions.

**Highlights:** Import local TXT files, Clean reading interface, Chapter navigation, Bookmarks and reading progress, Reading statistics, Customizable themes and fonts, Dark mode support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PanelGen free?

PanelGen is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Zero Reader free?

Zero Reader costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do PanelGen or Zero Reader have ads?

Neither PanelGen nor Zero Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PanelGen or Zero Reader?

PanelGen ships an update every 7 months, and Zero Reader every 2 weeks. Most recently, PanelGen was updated on October 7, 2026 and Zero Reader on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*