Comparison

Klibri vs Kava

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

Head to head
About

Klibri

Access your self-hosted digital library of comics, manga, and ebooks from Kavita or Komga servers. Enjoy a versatile reading experience with customizable options for various formats and offline access.

Highlights
  • Connects to Kavita/Komga servers
  • Reads CBZ, CBR, EPUB, PDF
  • Customizable comic/manga reading modes
  • Adjustable ebook reader settings
  • Offline reading via downloads
  • Syncs reading progress across devices
  • Supports multiple server connections
Features
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Klibri reads your own library from your Kavita or Komga server — manga, comics and books, on your iPhone and iPad. Your library stays on your server. Klibri just reads it. Klibri needs a Kavita or Komga server you already use (Komga 1.20 or later). It doesn't host or sell content of its own. KAVITA OR KOMGA Enter your server's address and sign in. Klibri recognizes Kavita or Komga on its own: there is nothing to choose. READ EVERY FORMAT Manga and comics (CBZ, CBR), e-books (EPUB) and documents (PDF) — one app for your entire library. BUILT FOR COMICS AND MANGA Pinch to zoom, double-tap, swipe or tap the edges to turn pages. Read left-to-right or right-to-left, two pages side by side, or long strips in continuous webtoon mode. Klibri keeps your reading brightness for each account. A REAL BOOK READER The EPUB reader gives you four themes (including a true-black mode for OLED), six fonts, and fine control over size, spacing and margins. Read in scrolling or column mode, and search the full text of any book. READ OFFLINE Download chapters and read them anywhere — no connection needed. PICK UP WHERE YOU LEFT OFF Your reading progress goes back to your server, EPUB included. Move from iPhone to iPad, or to your server's web reader, and carry on. YOUR WHOLE LIBRARY Browse series, collections and reading lists. Keep a Want to Read list and bookmarks. Search your entire library, even a large one. Mark chapters or whole series as read. ALL YOUR SERVERS Add several servers, Kavita and Komga alike, and switch between them in a tap. Each server keeps its own libraries and its own reading progress. Your logins sync across your Apple devices through iCloud Keychain, so you set up once. Free. In English and French. iPhone and iPad, iOS 16 and later.

About

Kava

Features
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Your comics, manga, and books in one library. With Kava, you can import your own files, browse your collection by cover, and pick up right where you left off. • Bring your library with you. Import from Files, link an iCloud Drive folder, or connect to Kavita, Komga, an OPDS catalog, or an SMB share on your NAS. • Read your way. Flip manga pages right to left, scroll vertically, or read in a two-page spread. Adjust text size and themes for EPUB and TXT books. • Find your next read. Browse by genre, discover recommendations from your collection, or jump back in with Continue Reading. • Read imported books offline. Kava saves your place automatically. Supports CBZ, CBR, ZIP, RAR, PDF, EPUB, and TXT. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Klibri4 screens
Kava4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Klibri at none against Kava's 2. Klibri also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Kava sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Klibri asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Klibri ships an update every 4 days, Kava every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Klibri versus Kava: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKlibriKava
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBenjamin ChianeseChan Kim

In-app purchases

None

Klibri

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Kava

Subscriptions1
  • Kava Pro Monthly$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Kava Pro Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is Klibri free?
Klibri is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kava free?
Kava is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Klibri or Kava have ads?
Neither Klibri nor Kava shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Klibri or Kava?
Klibri ships an update every 4 days, and Kava every 2 days. Most recently, Klibri was updated on November 5, 2026 and Kava on November 13, 2026.

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