Comparison

Versa vs Rukomi

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

Head to head
About

Versa

Read comics and manga directly from your NAS, cloud storage, or device. Offers features like page previews, progress syncing across Apple devices, and adjustable reading settings. Includes a novel reader and archive editing tools for Pro users.

Highlights
  • Read from NAS, cloud, or device
  • Automatic cover art and streaming
  • Page preview slider
  • Sync progress across Apple devices
  • Two-page spread support
  • Novel reading mode
  • Archive editing and enhancement (Pro)
Features
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Versa Comic & Manga Viewer for iPhone / iPad / Mac / Apple TV / Apple Watch Versa lets you read comics stored on your NAS, in the cloud, or on your device, just as they are. No copying needed: open files directly from a NAS or PC on the same Wi‑Fi, or from WebDAV and Dropbox. [WHAT YOU CAN DO] ◆ Read comics straight from your NAS or device Connect to a NAS or PC over SMB and browse ZIP, CBZ, RAR, CBR, 7Z, CB7, TAR, CBT, PDF, EPUB and image folders. Covers line up on your bookshelf automatically, and large files stream where possible. ◆ Read comics in the cloud (new, Pro) Connect to WebDAV (NAS, Nextcloud, InfiniCLOUD and more) and Dropbox, and add folders straight to your bookshelf. ZIP and CBZ files load only the pages you need, so you can start reading without waiting for a download. ◆ Jump to any page Drag the slider to see page previews and jump straight to the scene you want. Auto page turn, bookmarks and cover thumbnails are one tap away in the menu. ◆ Pick up where you left off History and "Continue" take you back to your last page, and the list shows how far you have read at a glance. Within the same folder, you can move smoothly to the next or previous volume. ◆ Clean two-page spreads On iPad, Mac and iPhone in landscape, read with two pages side by side. Show the cover on its own or shift pages to fix mismatched spreads. Right-to-left or left-to-right reading and page-turn direction are fully adjustable. ◆ Comfortable novel reading Read EPUB and text novels in a dedicated novel viewer, with vertical or horizontal text, adjustable font and size, and ruby (furigana) support. ◆ Edit and enhance archives (Pro) Reorder, delete or split pages in ZIP, EPUB, RAR, PDF and other archives. Adjust brightness, contrast, sepia and hue, upscale images and convert formats. Save your adjustments as presets. ◆ Connected across iPhone, iPad and Mac Sync reading progress, bookmarks, history and registered folders with iCloud. Continue on iPad or Mac right where you stopped on iPhone. ◆ On the big screen with Apple TV Open your bookshelf on your TV and turn pages with the remote. ◆ Read on Apple Watch Open your iPhone bookshelf from Apple Watch. Turn pages with the Digital Crown and double-tap to zoom. Enjoy a few pages whenever you have a spare moment. ◆ Server integration (Pro) Open Komga and Kavita libraries from your bookshelf, with offline saving. ◆ Lock your private folders Protect folders with a passcode or Face ID. ◆ Try it right away with demo books Demo comics and a demo novel are included, so you can try everything even without a NAS or server. [SUPPORTED FORMATS] Image folders / ZIP / CBZ / RAR / CBR / 7Z / CB7 / TAR / CBT / PDF / EPUB / Text (TXT) [GREAT FOR] ・People who keep their comics on a NAS or in the cloud (WebDAV, Dropbox) ・Anyone who wants the same library on iPhone, iPad and Mac ・Readers who like to fine-tune spreads and page turning ・Fixing faded colors and page order in old scans [PRICING] Try every Pro feature free for the first 7 days. Basic local and SMB reading stays free. (Free: 1 registered folder, 5 folder bookmarks, 1 playlist) Pro removes ads and unlocks Komga / Kavita integration, opening books from the cloud (WebDAV, Dropbox), offline saving, unlimited playlists, and archive editing, enhancement, upscaling and format conversion. Quad-A Digital

About

Rukomi

Features
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Rukomi is a comic reader and local library manager built for comic collectors. Import and organize comics on your iPhone or iPad, or access remote libraries through SMB, WebDAV, or OPDS. When supported by the server and file format, you can start streaming immediately without downloading the entire file first. 【Broad Format Support】 Supports comic archives, documents, ebooks, and common image formats, including ZIP/CBZ, RAR/CBR, PDF, EPUB, MOBI/AZW/AZW3, JPG/JPEG, PNG, WEBP, GIF, HEIC/HEIF, BMP, TIFF/TIF, and SVG. No manual extraction or conversion is required—import a file and start reading. 【Open a Remote Library and Start Reading】 Connect to a computer, NAS, or remote library through SMB, WebDAV, or OPDS. Supported files are loaded on demand, so you can start reading without waiting for the entire comic to download—ideal for large collections. 【Multiple Ways to Import and Access】 Import individual files or entire folders from the Files app, or transfer comics to your local library over Wi‑Fi. You can also mount folders or connect to SMB, WebDAV, OPDS, and cloud storage to access local and remote collections in the way that works best for you. 【AI Image Enhancement】 Intelligently reduces blur and jagged edges in older comics for a more comfortable reading experience. 【A Reader Designed for Comics】 Adapts to manga, Western comics, and vertical-scroll comics with right-to-left, left-to-right, and vertical reading. Choose your preferred page transition and use two-page view, split spreads, edge cropping, and auto-read to make every session feel natural. 【Organize Your Local Library】 Manage your local collection with folders and tags. Search, sort, pin titles, and choose from multiple library layouts to find what you want quickly. Reading progress is saved automatically, so you can pick up where you left off. 【Keep Track of Every Reading Session】 View reading time, pages read, reading streaks, title rankings, and your reading calendar. Look back on your reading history and see every session add up. 【Create a Reading Space of Your Own】 Choose from multiple themes and display settings, and personalize your reading space with custom fonts and theme wallpapers. Some features require an in-app purchase to upgrade to Pro. -- Pro benefits: While your Pro access is active, you can use all advanced features included with Pro. -- Monthly (one month), quarterly (three months), and annual (one year) plans are auto-renewable subscriptions. -- Actual prices are shown at the time of purchase. Charges are converted to your local currency using the current exchange rate defined by iTunes, and payment is charged to your iTunes Account when the purchase is confirmed. 【Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Subscription Services】 -- By purchasing a monthly, quarterly, or annual subscription, you authorize Rukomi to charge the Pro subscription fee for the next billing period to your iTunes Account (the “Account”) as your current subscription period approaches its end. Your Account will be charged within 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. If payment fails because of insufficient funds, Rukomi may suspend or terminate your Pro access without further notice. -- To cancel an auto-renewable subscription on an iOS device, go to Settings → iTunes Store & App Store → Apple ID → View Apple ID → Subscriptions, then cancel the subscription. -- Privacy Policy: https://comic.teem.ink/privacy -- Terms of Service and Auto-Renewal Terms: https://comic.teem.ink/terms

Screenshots

Versa4 screens
Rukomi4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Versa at 5 against Rukomi's 2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Versa sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Rukomi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Versa ships an update every 11 days, Rukomi every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Versa versus Rukomi: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVersaRukomi
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 11 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB41 MB
Age rating4+9+
Developeryuya takahara添欢 谢

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Versa

One-time1
  • Versa Pro (One-Time Purchase)$5.99
2 purchases

Rukomi

Subscriptions1
  • yearly subscription$6.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Versa free?
Versa is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rukomi free?
Rukomi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Versa or Rukomi have ads?
Neither Versa nor Rukomi shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Versa or Rukomi?
Versa ships an update every 11 days, and Rukomi every 3 weeks. Most recently, Versa was updated on November 9, 2026 and Rukomi on November 15, 2026.

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