Comparison

MangaMori vs Otalku

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

Head to head
About

MangaMori

Features
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MangaMori — Your manga library, reimagined. Track your reading, discover new titles and connect with a passionate community — all in one place. YOUR LIBRARY, ORGANIZED Add your favorite manga, track your progress chapter by chapter and see at a glance where you left off. Synced across all your devices. ENDLESS DISCOVERY Explore thousands of titles through multi-source search: MangaDex, ComicK, obsession. NEVER MISS A CHAPTER Get notified the moment a new chapter drops for any manga in your library. No more manual checking. JOIN THE MORI COMMUNITY Share your thoughts, comment on chapters and connect with fellow readers. The community feed keeps you up to date with everything manga. MORIPASS AND DAILY REWARDS Log in every day to unlock exclusive rewards through the MoriPass: avatars, profile frames and Pages — MangaMori's in-app currency. MORI SHOP Personalize your profile with unique frames and stylish avatars. Unlock extra library slots to expand your collection. MangaMori is free to download. Some premium content and features are available through in-app purchases.

About

Otalku

Features
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OTALKU – Anime Tracker, Manga Tracker & Community Track your anime and manga journey, discover new favorites, and connect with fellow fans. Otalku is an all-in-one platform for anime and manga enthusiasts. Build your personal library, track progress across every series, discover new titles, share reviews, create recommendation lists, and connect with a growing community of fans. Whether you're following the latest seasonal anime, reading manga chapters, organizing your collection, or discussing your favorite series, Otalku brings everything together in one place. Anime & Manga Tracking Create your own anime and manga library and keep your progress organized. • Track episodes and chapters • Manage Watching, Reading, Completed, On Hold, and Planned titles • Rate anime and manga • View personal statistics and collection insights • Continue where you left off across your favorite series Discover New Favorites Explore thousands of anime and manga titles. • Browse by genre, studio, release year, and popularity • Discover seasonal anime releases • Explore curated recommendations • Find community favorites • Use AI-powered recommendation tools to discover new series Seasonal Anime Calendar Stay up to date with the latest releases. • Browse current and upcoming anime seasons • Follow airing series • View release schedules and title information • Track seasonal lineups throughout the year Community & Social Features Connect with anime and manga fans around the world. • Share reviews and recommendations • Post updates to your activity feed • Follow other users • Join community discussions • Discover what other fans are watching and reading • Engage with community-created content Reviews & Recommendations Share your opinions and help others discover great series. • Write reviews for anime and manga • Rate completed titles • Recommend your favorite series • Explore community reviews and recommendations Custom Lists Create and share personalized collections. • Build Top Anime lists • Build Top Manga lists • Create themed collections • Share lists with friends • Explore lists created by the community Challenges & Progression Earn recognition as you participate. • Complete daily, weekly, and monthly challenges • Earn DAO points through app activity • Unlock levels, titles, and badges • Track achievements and milestones • Participate in community events Otalku Wrapped Celebrate your anime and manga journey. • View personal statistics and milestones • Discover your most-watched genres • Review completed titles and ratings • Generate beautiful shareable Wrapped cards • Showcase your anime and manga journey with friends Personal Profile & Achievements Build a profile that reflects your interests. • Customize your profile • Showcase favorite anime and manga • Display badges, titles, and achievements • Track your progression and activity history • Connect with fellow fans Why Otalku Otalku combines anime tracking, manga tracking, discovery, community discussions, reviews, recommendations, custom lists, challenges, achievements, and personal statistics into a single experience designed specifically for anime and manga fans. Whether you're new to anime or a lifelong otaku, Otalku gives you the tools to track, discover, share, and celebrate everything you love about anime and manga. Download Otalku and join a community built for anime and manga fans.

Screenshots

MangaMori4 screens
Otalku4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Otalku at none against MangaMori's 4. Otalku also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MangaMori sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Otalku asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
MangaMori versus Otalku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMangaMoriOtalku
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB189 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperNoel RIMBERTCarly Braunstein

In-app purchases

4 purchases

MangaMori

One-time4
  • 500 Pages$0.99
  • 1500 Pages$2.99
  • 5000 Pages$9.99
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  • 12000 Pages$19.99
None

Otalku

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MangaMori free?
MangaMori is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Otalku free?
Otalku is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MangaMori or Otalku have ads?
MangaMori shows ads; Otalku does not.

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