Comparison

Pocket Library vs Versa

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

Head to head
About

Pocket Library

Features
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'Pocket Library' is the most powerful comic and novel viewer that turns your smartphone and tablet into your perfect personal library. Enjoy various document formats like ZIP, CBZ, EPUB, PDF, and TXT quickly and comfortably. No need to hassle with cables to transfer files anymore. With our powerful network explorer, you can connect directly to your personal NAS or PC servers (WebDAV, FTP, SMB, etc.) to download files directly to your device! [Key Features] Ultimate Multi-Format Support β€’ Supports comic archive files (ZIP, CBZ). β€’ Standard EPUB support (Smartly detects comic-style EPUBs and automatically switches to a high-quality image viewer mode!). β€’ PDF support with 'Image Extraction' (Extracts PDFs into high-quality images for comfortable reading like a comic book). β€’ Text file (TXT) viewer support. Powerful Network Explorer & Direct Download (WebDAV / FTP / SFTP / SMB) β€’ Fully supports WebDAV, FTP, SFTP, and SMB protocols. β€’ Safely and quickly download files directly from your personal NAS or server to your device. β€’ Enjoy your downloaded files with a seamless and blazing-fast offline reading experience, without needing an internet connection. Optimized Custom Viewer β€’ Seamless ZIP/CBZ reading via background caching technology. β€’ Supports all reading directions: right-to-left (Manga mode), vertical scrolling, and horizontal swiping. β€’ Fully customizable touch zones (previous/next page areas) to suit your reading style. β€’ Supports an eye-friendly e-paper mode optimized for E-Ink devices. Smart Personal Library Management β€’ Create groups (folders) to neatly categorize and organize your added books. β€’ Automatically remembers your last read position so you can resume exactly where you left off. Premium Benefits β€’ Basic viewer and network features are absolutely free, allowing you to save up to 10 books in your smart library. β€’ With a single, one-time Premium Upgrade, permanently unlock the 10-book storage limit to unlimited and completely remove all in-app banner ads! Now, enjoy your relaxing reading time anytime, anywhere with Pocket Library, without any complicated setups!

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Versa

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Versa β€” Manga & Comic Reader for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch Read the comics on your NAS or device, just as they are. No copying, no syncing first. Open your library straight from a NAS or PC on the same Wi-Fi network and start reading. WHAT YOU CAN DO β–  Read straight from your NAS or device Connect to your NAS or PC over SMB and open ZIP, CBZ, RAR, CBR, 7Z, CB7, TAR, CBT, PDF, EPUB and image folders. Covers are lined up on your bookshelf automatically, and large files are streamed whenever possible so you can start reading sooner. β–  Jump to any page in a swipe Drag the page slider to see live page previews and land on the exact scene you want. Auto-advance, bookmarks and custom cover thumbnails are all one tap away in the reader menu. β–  Pick up right where you left off History and Continue Reading take you back to your last page instantly, and show how far you got in each book. Within the same folder, moving to the next or previous volume is seamless. β–  Two-page spreads, done right On iPad, Mac or iPhone in landscape, read two pages side by side just like a printed book. Show the cover on its own, or shift the page offset to fix misaligned spreads. Right-to-left or left-to-right reading and page-turn direction are fully adjustable. β–  Novels, made for comfortable reading Read EPUB and text novels in a dedicated novel viewer. Switch between vertical and horizontal text, change the font and size, and enjoy full ruby text support. β–  Edit and restore your archives (Pro) Reorder, delete and split pages inside ZIP, EPUB, RAR and PDF archives. Fix faded scans with brightness, contrast, sepia and hue adjustments, upscale image quality, and convert between formats. Save your favorite adjustments as presets. β–  In sync across iPhone, iPad and Mac Reading progress, bookmarks, history and registered folders sync through iCloud. Start a book on your iPhone and continue on your iPad or Mac. β–  Read on Apple Watch Open your iPhone bookshelf right from your wrist. Turn pages with the Digital Crown and double-tap to zoom. Perfect for a few spare minutes. β–  Komga and Kavita support (Pro) Browse your Komga or Kavita libraries from the bookshelf, with offline downloads for reading anywhere. β–  Lock your private folders Protect folders with a passcode or Face ID. β–  Try it right away Versa includes a demo comic and novel, so you can explore the reader even without a NAS or server. SUPPORTED FORMATS Image folders / ZIP / CBZ / RAR / CBR / 7Z / CB7 / TAR / CBT / PDF / EPUB / Text (TXT) GREAT FOR - Anyone who keeps a comic collection on a NAS - Reading the same library on iPhone, iPad and Mac - Readers who want spreads and page turns set up just the way they like - Restoring faded scans or fixing page order in old archives PRICING Try every Pro feature free for the first 7 days. Basic reading from local storage and SMB stays free. (Free version: 1 registered folder, 5 folder bookmarks and 1 playlist) Pro removes ads and unlocks Komga / Kavita, offline downloads, unlimited playlists, and archive editing, color correction, upscaling and format conversion. Quad-A Digital

Screenshots

Pocket Library4 screens
Versa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Versa at none against Pocket Library's shown. Versa also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). Pocket Library's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Pocket Library sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Versa sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pocket Library ships an update every 3 months, Versa every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Pocket Library versus Versa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket LibraryVersa
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks β€” better
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch β€” better
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size39 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDONGSOO LEEyuya takahara

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pocket Library

One-time1
  • Pocket Library Premium (Lifetime)$9.99
1 purchases

Versa

One-time1
  • Versa Pro$5.99

Questions

Is Pocket Library free?
Pocket Library is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Versa free?
Versa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pocket Library or Versa have ads?
Pocket Library shows ads; Versa does not.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Library or Versa?
Pocket Library ships an update every 3 months, and Versa every 5 weeks. Most recently, Pocket Library was updated on October 7, 2026 and Versa on October 12, 2026.

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