ChibiManga vs Inkveil
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ChibiManga
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ChibiManga is a native iPhone reader for self-hosted comic and manga libraries. Use ChibiManga to: - Connect to Komga and Kavita servers - Import local files such as CBZ and EPUB - Read in horizontal or vertical modes - Keep track of chapter progress - Customize reading settings for a comfortable experience ChibiManga is designed for people who manage their own libraries and want a simple, fast, native reading experience on iPhone.
Inkveil
This app allows you to read your personal comic collection from a self-hosted server on your mobile device. It offers a clean and immersive reading experience, tracking your progress and favorites. Designed for users who manage their own comic libraries.
- Read personal comic library
- Connect to comic servers
- Track reading progress
- Mobile-friendly reading interface
- Supports Komga compatible servers
- Clean and focused design
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Inkveil is a mobile app designed for reading your personal comic library. Connect your comic server and enjoy your collection on your phone with a clean, immersive reading experience. Inkveil focuses on smooth mobile reading for self-hosted comic libraries, making it easy to continue your favorite stories anywhere. Supports comic servers compatible with Komga. Key Features: * Browse and read your personal comic library * Mobile-friendly comic reading experience * Track reading progress and favorites * Clean, smooth, and focused reading interface * Designed for self-hosted comic users Open Inkveil and enter your own world of comics. Important Inkveil does not provide any comic content. You must connect your own server before use. User Agreement: https://doc.ixiaoxiang.cn/inkveil/user-agreement Privacy Policy: https://doc.ixiaoxiang.cn/inkveil/privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ChibiManga at none against Inkveil's 2. Inkveil's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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. Inkveil sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. ChibiManga asks for nothing beyond the download.
ChibiManga ships an update every 2 weeks, Inkveil every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ChibiManga | Inkveil |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Aryakumar Jha | 榆麟 邓 |
In-app purchases
ChibiManga
No in-app purchases
Inkveil
- Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Lifetime$2.99
