Comparison

Capes vs Mango

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

Head to head
About

Capes

Features
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Dive into your favorite stories with Capes, the ultimate smart reader designed for comic book, manga, and graphic novel enthusiasts. Fast, clean, and completely customizable, Capes turns your iPad and iPhone into the perfect digital library. Whether you are reading classic American comics in single-page mode or scrolling through the latest webtoons, Capes adapts to your reading style instantly. Key Features: Universal Format Support: Seamlessly import and read CBZ, ZIP, and PDF files. Smart Layouts: Choose between Single Page, Double Page, or Webtoon scrolling modes. Custom Reading Filters: Protect your eyes and enhance older comics with Grayscale, Sepia, and Invert filters. Detailed Reading Statistics: Track your reading habits, see how many pages you've read, and monitor completed series. Incognito Mode: Read privately without saving history or progress. Volume Key Navigation: Turn pages effortlessly using your device's physical volume buttons. Perfect Fit: Smart image sizing options (Fit Height, Fit Width, Auto) to match any screen. Organize your collection, customize your reading experience, and pick up exactly where you left off. Your entire comic universe, now in one place.

About

Mango

Features
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Your manga, comics and light novels, together in a library that belongs to you. Mango reads the files you already have. Open a folder in Files or iCloud Drive, connect your NAS, or keep books on your device for offline reading. No account, subscription, ads or built-in catalog. Bring your own collection and start reading. READ YOUR WAY โ€ข Read manga right to left or switch direction for western comics, with settings for individual books and series. โ€ข Enjoy two-page spreads in landscape, with double-page artwork shown together. โ€ข Scroll vertically through webtoons and long-strip comics. โ€ข Pinch or double-tap to zoom, and tap the edges to turn pages. โ€ข Return to your saved place in each volume. LIGHT NOVELS HAVE A HOME TOO EPUB novels get their own shelf, separate from manga even when they belong to the same series. Navigate chapters, adjust text size, and keep your reading position when the layout changes. Chapter illustrations stay part of the story. YOUR NAS IS PART OF YOUR LIBRARY Connect an SMB share to browse your collection alongside local files. Mango can load CBZ pages and EPUB chapters as you read, without first downloading the entire book. Keep your server reachable for streaming, or download books before heading offline. LESS SORTING, MORE READING Mango recognizes series, volumes and chapters from common filename patterns and groups volumes in reading order. Browse your shelves and pick up where you left off. YOUR FILES STAY YOURS Reading leaves your original files in place. Downloads, moves into Mango and uploads to your NAS happen only when you request them. Mango does not include or sell manga, comics or novels. Free and open source. No analytics, donation prompts or rating nags. Source code: github.com/vanities/mango Supported formats: CBZ, EPUB, PDF, and folders of JPEG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, GIF or TIFF images. CBR/RAR archives are not supported.

Screenshots

Capes4 screens
Mango4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Capes at 15.5 against Mango's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
Capes versus Mango: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCapesMango
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 โ€” better26.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size66 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGUVEN DOLASAM2 LLC

In-app purchases

None

Capes

No in-app purchases

None

Mango

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Capes free?
Capes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mango free?
Mango is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Capes or Mango have ads?
Neither Capes nor Mango shows ads.

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