Comparison

Versa vs Perfect Viewer X

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

Head to head
About

Versa

Features
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Versa — 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 ■ 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. ■ 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. ■ 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. ■ 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. ■ 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. ■ 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. ■ 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. ■ 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. ■ Komga and Kavita support (Pro) Browse your Komga or Kavita libraries from the bookshelf, with offline downloads for reading anywhere. ■ Lock your private folders Protect folders with a passcode or Face ID. ■ 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

About

Perfect Viewer X

A professional reader for image and e-book enthusiasts, this app offers a versatile reading experience across multiple devices. It supports over 20 file formats, advanced image processing, and flexible reading modes, with extensive cloud storage integration.

Highlights
  • Supports over 20 file formats (images, archives, e-books, documents)
  • Professional image processing and adjustment tools
  • Flexible reading modes (single/dual page, reading direction, scrolling)
  • Cloud and network storage integration (iCloud, Google Drive, SMB, FTP, WebDAV)
  • Highly customizable interface and gestures
  • Built-in file management and bookshelf
  • E-book specific features like TOC navigation and full-text search
Features
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Perfect Viewer X is a brand new cross-platform version of the classic Perfect Viewer, a professional reader designed for image and e-book enthusiasts. Whether you're a comic fan, photographer, or e-book reader, Perfect Viewer X delivers the best reading experience on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Supports Over 20 File Formats • Images: JPEG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, JPEG XL, HEIF, TIFF, GIF, BMP, etc. • Archives: ZIP, RAR, 7Z, CBZ, CBR, CB7, TAR, LZH, etc. • E-books: EPUB, MOBI, AZW, FB2, TXT, HTML • Documents: PDF, DjVu Professional Image Processing • Automatic color correction and contrast adjustment • Hue, saturation, and brightness control • Image sharpening and edge cropping detection • Grayscale and color inversion modes • Multiple zoom and fit modes Flexible Reading Modes • Automatic single/dual page switching • Left-to-right or right-to-left reading • Vertical scrolling mode • Auto-rotation feature • Full-screen immersive reading Cloud & Network Storage Integration • iCloud Drive support — open and sync your files across all your Apple devices • Full Google Drive support • SMB/CIFS network share support • FTP/FTPS/SFTP protocol support • WebDAV server support • Browse and open remote files directly • Automatic login and authentication Highly Customizable • Customizable touch zones and gestures • Hardware key mapping • Quick action bar customization • Day/Night themes • Detailed display settings Complete File Management • Built-in file browser • Bookshelf and favorites • Reading history • Bookmark feature • Settings export/import E-book Exclusive Features • Table of contents navigation • Full-text search • Text selection • Custom fonts and sizes • Paragraph spacing adjustment Advanced Features • Slideshow auto-play • Magnifier and balloon magnifier • Quick screen brightness adjustment • Preference management • Multi-language interface

Screenshots

Versa4 screens
Perfect Viewer X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Versa at Free against Perfect Viewer X's $4.99. Perfect Viewer X's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#60 vs unranked). On 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

Versa is free to download; Perfect Viewer X costs $4.99 up front. Versa sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Perfect Viewer X asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Versa ships an update every 5 weeks, Perfect Viewer X monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Versa versus Perfect Viewer X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVersaPerfect Viewer X
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
Best chart rank—#60 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryuya takaharaTA-YU LIN

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Versa

One-time1
  • Versa Pro$5.99
None

Perfect Viewer X

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Versa free?
Versa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Perfect Viewer X free?
Perfect Viewer X costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Versa or Perfect Viewer X have ads?
Neither Versa nor Perfect Viewer X shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Versa or Perfect Viewer X?
Versa ships an update every 5 weeks, and Perfect Viewer X monthly. Most recently, Versa was updated on October 12, 2026 and Perfect Viewer X on October 16, 2026.

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