Eclipse vs Manga Reader King
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- Extensive manga library
- Community features
- Real-time update monitoring
- In-app rating and reviews
- Cloud-saved purchases
- Licensed translations and bonus content
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Eclipse at 4.5 against Manga Reader King's 3.0. Eclipse also leads on ratings volume (11 vs 2). Manga Reader King's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
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.
Eclipse holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eclipse has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Eclipse ships an update every 2 weeks, Manga Reader King every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Eclipse | Manga Reader King |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (11 ratings) — better | 3.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 88 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | VRATISLAV VACULA | Oleksandra Chystova |
Customer experience
Eclipse
Manga Reader King
In-app purchases
Eclipse
- Eclipse Pro Lifetime$7.99
Manga Reader King
- Animanrry App$6.997 Days
- Animanrry App$49.991 Year
