Comparison

Manhwashelf vs MangaBuzz

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

Head to head
About

Manhwashelf

This tool helps you track and organize manhwas across various websites. Save links to series and chapters to easily pick up where you left off, even when switching between different platforms. A mobile app and browser extension ensure seamless tracking of your reading progress.

Highlights
  • Track manhwas across different websites
  • Save links to series and chapters
  • Resume reading from last chapter
  • Mobile app and browser extension support
  • Organize reading progress
  • Centralized reading shelf
Features
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ManhwaShelf is a simple tool for tracking and organizing the manhwas you read across different websites. Instead of relying on scattered bookmarks or trying to remember your last chapter, the app lets you save links to specific series and chapters in one place. You can quickly return to exactly where you left off, even if you switch between multiple sites. With support for both a mobile app and browser extension, ManhwaShelf makes it easy to capture links while browsing and access them later in a clean, centralized shelf, so you can stay focused on reading without losing track of your progress.

About

MangaBuzz

Explore a vast collection of engaging comics with lovable characters and magical journeys. Enjoy a smooth reading experience with regular content updates. Discover new stories across fantasy, adventure, and comedy genres.

Highlights
  • Growing collection of comics
  • Variety of genres
  • Smooth reading experience
  • Colorful characters and worlds
  • Regular content updates
Features
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Welcome to MangaBuzz, a colorful destination filled with exciting comics, lovable characters, magical journeys, and heartwarming stories. Features A Growing Collection of Comics Discover a wide variety of engaging stories across fantasy, adventure, comedy, friendship, and more. Fun and Easy Reading Experience Enjoy smooth navigation, comfortable reading, and a clean interface designed for effortless storytelling. Colorful Characters & Amazing Worlds Meet unforgettable heroes, explore magical lands, and follow exciting adventures chapter by chapter. Regular Content Updates New stories and fresh chapters arrive frequently, giving you even more to enjoy. Subscription Information Subscription Plans 7 Days Pass — $29.99 per 7 days 1 Month Pass — $39.99 per month Annual Pass — $99.99 per year Auto-Renewable Subscription Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your Apple ID Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Additional Information Privacy Policy:https://www.lu-sha.com/mangabuzz/privacy_en.html Terms of Use: https://www.lu-sha.com/mangabuzz/agreement_en.html Subscription Agreement: https://www.lu-sha.com/mangabuzz/subscription_en.html Support:https://www.lu-sha.com/mangabuzz/support_en.html

Screenshots

Manhwashelf3 screens
MangaBuzz4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Manhwashelf at none against MangaBuzz's 11. MangaBuzz's advantage is ratings volume (68 vs 6) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. MangaBuzz sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per 7 days. Manhwashelf asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Manhwashelf against 4.2 for MangaBuzz. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MangaBuzz has 68 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Manhwashelf versus MangaBuzz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterManhwashelfMangaBuzz
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (6 ratings) — better4.2 (68 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings668 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB129 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developerjosh goldRaman Gandosia

In-app purchases

None

Manhwashelf

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

MangaBuzz

Subscriptions3
  • 7 Days Pass$29.997 Days
  • 1 Month Pass$39.991 Month
  • Annual Pass$99.991 Year
One-time8
  • 350Coins$9.99
  • 525Coins$14.99
  • 700Coins$19.99
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  • 1050Coins$29.99
  • 1400Coins$39.99
  • 2450Coins$69.99
  • First time recharge special offer$99.99
  • Permanent Pass$199.99

Questions

Is Manhwashelf free?
Manhwashelf is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MangaBuzz free?
MangaBuzz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Manhwashelf or MangaBuzz?
Manhwashelf is rated higher. Manhwashelf averages 4.3 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while MangaBuzz averages 4.2 from 68 ratings.
Do Manhwashelf or MangaBuzz have ads?
Neither Manhwashelf nor MangaBuzz shows ads.

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