Comparison

Eclipse vs Manga Reader King

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

Head to head
About

Eclipse

Organize your manga collection, track your reading progress, and read offline without needing an account. This app offers a premium experience with features like iCloud sync and backup options, all for free.

Highlights
  • Local manga and comic reading
  • Komga companion client
  • History, progress, and stats tracking
  • Gesture-controlled reader
  • Backup and restore from other readers
  • iCloud sync
  • Offline downloads
Features
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Everything other manga readers charge a subscription for - sync, offline downloads, stats - is free in Eclipse. No account needed. Organize your collection, track what you read, display your stats, and read offline without an account in a polished and premium app. Features: • Local manga and comic reading with an unlimited library • Complete Komga companion client • Extended history, progress and stats tracking • A state-of-the-art reader with fluid and satisfying gesture controls • Backup and restore backups from other readers • iCloud sync • Offline downloads • Clean light and dark themes • No account required

About

Manga Reader King

Access a vast library of manga and graphic novels with convenient browsing and community features. Discover new titles, follow updates, and share your thoughts with other fans. Enjoy licensed content and exclusive extras.

Highlights
  • Extensive manga library
  • Community features
  • Real-time update monitoring
  • In-app rating and reviews
  • Cloud-saved purchases
  • Licensed translations and bonus content
Features
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The Manga Reader King: Comics is a universal digital platform for fans of Japanese animation and graphic novels, combining an extensive media library, convenient browsing, and a social network of like-minded individuals. The service offers an ecosystem approach that allows you not only to consume content but also to actively participate in the community, building your own unique library of preferences. The app is built on a colossal catalog, including both world-famous titles and rare works by independent authors. We meticulously monitor release updates, adding new chapters almost as soon as they are released. Users can read manga directly in the app. A built-in rating and review system allows you to rate what you've read and share your impressions, creating a ranking of the best works based on the honest opinions of real users, not abstract algorithms. Purchases are linked to your account, saved in the cloud, and accessible on any device. The Manga Reader King: Comics offers exclusive access to licensed translations, bonus art, and author commentary, making purchasing works part of a cultural experience. The Manga Reader King: Comics is more than just a library; it's a personal guide to the world of manga and anime, designed for a deep dive into the art of storytelling and visual artistry. Privacy policy: https://telegra.ph/Privacy-Policy-06-26-163 Terms of use: https://telegra.ph/Terms--Conditions-06-26-6

Screenshots

Eclipse4 screens
Manga Reader King4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Eclipse at 4.6 against Manga Reader King's 3.6. Manga Reader King's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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. Eclipse sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Manga Reader King sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Eclipse holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 7 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Eclipse ships an update every 2 weeks, Manga Reader King every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Eclipse versus Manga Reader King: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEclipseManga Reader King
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (15 ratings) — better3.6 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size205 MB79 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperVRATISLAV VACULAOleksandra Chystova

Customer experience

Eclipse

All ratings13 ratings
Positive84.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

Manga Reader King

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Eclipse

One-time1
  • Eclipse Pro Lifetime$9.99
2 purchases

Manga Reader King

Subscriptions2
  • Animanrry App$6.997 Days
  • Animanrry App$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Eclipse free?
Eclipse is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Manga Reader King free?
Manga Reader King is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Eclipse or Manga Reader King?
Eclipse is rated higher. Eclipse averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Manga Reader King averages 3.6 from 7 ratings.
Do Eclipse or Manga Reader King have ads?
Eclipse shows ads; Manga Reader King does not.
Which is updated more often, Eclipse or Manga Reader King?
Eclipse ships an update every 2 weeks, and Manga Reader King every 10 days. Most recently, Eclipse was updated on November 5, 2026 and Manga Reader King on November 5, 2026.

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