# Manga Reader vs PanelPulse

Manga Reader and PanelPulse both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 92% of PanelPulse's written reviews are positive against 0% of Manga Reader's. PanelPulse also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (109 vs 16). Manga Reader's advantage is chart position (#177 vs unranked). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Manga Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and PanelPulse sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PanelPulse holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PanelPulse has 109 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Manga Reader's written reviews are positive against 92% of PanelPulse's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Manga Reader | PanelPulse |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manga-reader-anime-and-comics/id6759281711/reviews) | **[4.4 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panelpulse/id6783228509/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **109** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **92.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#177** | — |
| Size | 60 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Justin Mosca](https://appshunter.io/developer/1877848303) | [Mansi Javrani](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783228511) |

## What reviewers say

### Manga Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manga-reader-anime-and-comics/id6759281711)

**Currently charting:** #177 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly Plan | $29.99 | per year |


### PanelPulse

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panelpulse/id6783228509)

Immerse yourself in a vast library of comics with a dynamic, vertical scrolling experience. Enjoy daily updates, smart recommendations, and organize your reading with a smart bookshelf. Unlock premium content and an ad-free experience with a VIP membership.

**Highlights:** Vertical scrolling interface, Premium comic library, Smart recommendations, Daily updates, Smart bookshelf organization, Ad-free VIP membership

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly VIP Pass | $29.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly VIP Pass | $39.99 | per month |
| Annual VIP Pass | $99.99 | per year |
| 350Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 525Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 700Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1050Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 2450Coins | $69.99 | one-time |
| First time recharge special offer | $99.99 | one-time |
| Permanent Pass | $199.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Manga Reader free?

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

### Is PanelPulse free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Manga Reader or PanelPulse?

PanelPulse is rated higher. Manga Reader averages 4.3 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while PanelPulse averages 4.4 from 109 ratings.

### Do Manga Reader or PanelPulse have ads?

Manga Reader shows ads; PanelPulse does not.

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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.*