Manga Reader vs Eclipse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Manga Reader
Explore a vast collection of manga, manhwa, and webtoons with a high-quality reader. Organize your favorites, read offline, and enjoy regular chapter updates across various genres. An optional premium upgrade offers an ad-free experience.
- Vast manga, manhwa, and webtoon collection
- Regular chapter updates
- Smart search by genre and name
- High-quality reader mode
- Personal library and reading history
- Offline chapter access
- Multi-language support
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Manga Reader – Anime & Comics Love reading manga, manhwa, or webtoons? Explore a growing collection of manga series, manhwa stories, and webtoon titles with Manga Reader – Anime & Comics, designed for smooth and comfortable digital reading. Browse popular manga, discover trending manhwa, and explore webtoon series across multiple genres including romance, fantasy, action, adventure, drama, school life, and more. App Highlights • Regular Chapter Updates Find newly available manga chapters and stay connected with ongoing series. • Smart Manga & Webtoon Search Quickly search manga, manhwa, or webtoon titles by genre, name, or popularity. • High-Quality Reader Mode Enjoy clear page viewing, vertical scrolling support, and optimized reading performance. • Personal Library & Reading History Organize your favorite manga and continue reading from where you left off. • Offline Access Save chapters for reading without an active connection. • Multi-Language Support Switch between available language options for a more personalized reading experience. Upgrade to Premium and enjoy an ad-free experience with complete access to all features. Flexible weekly, monthly, and annual plans are available. Subscriptions renew automatically and can be managed or canceled anytime through your iTunes settings. Privacy Policy: https://mangareadercomis.netlify.app/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://mangareadercomis.netlify.app/terms_conditions.html Content License: All manga titles, images, and chapters belong to their respective copyright owners. This app only provides a reader interface and does not host any copyrighted content. If you are a copyright owner and want content removed, please contact us. Email: justinmosca60@gmail.com Disclaimer: Manga Reader – Anime & Comics does not host or store content on its own servers. The app functions as a viewing platform for content available from publicly accessible third-party sources. All copyrights and trademarks belong to their respective owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns, please contact us for review.
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 review sentiment: Eclipse at 89% against Manga Reader's 0%. Eclipse also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.0). Manga Reader's advantage is chart position (#166 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and Eclipse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Eclipse holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Manga Reader's written reviews are positive against 89% of Eclipse's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Manga Reader | Eclipse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (8 ratings) | 4.5 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 88.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 8 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #166 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Justin Mosca | VRATISLAV VACULA |
Customer experience
Manga Reader
Eclipse
In-app purchases
Manga Reader
- Weekly Subscription$5.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription$12.991 Month
- Yearly Plan$29.991 Year
Eclipse
- Eclipse Pro Lifetime$7.99
