iGlibbo vs Kanman Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iGlibbo
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iGlibbo - Ebook Reader is an application for apple devices (iPhone, iPad) to read unprotected electronic books like epub and pdf. Main features: •Read unprotected pdf and epub. •Fullscreen mode. •View and edit ebooks data (title, authors, cover, description/comments) •Adjust the display brightness. More features of iGlibbo epub reader: •Choose the font size. •Change padding for pages. More features of iGlibbo pdf reader: •Zoom in and out. •Rotate the page orientation. Save new ebooks from iTunes or download them from Safari. Share quote with socials
Kanman Reader
This comic reader helps Chinese language learners immerse themselves in manhua. Easily look up definitions for unfamiliar words by scanning the page, and manage your library of DRM-free comics.
- Supports ZIP, RAR, CBR, CBZ formats
- Horizontal or vertical scrolling
- On-page word definition lookup
- Manhua library management
- Resume reading from last point
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Kanman Reader is a comic reader designed for Chinese learners who want a smooth experience when reading Chinese comics (also known as manhua). Upload DRM-free manhua in ZIP/RAR/CBR/CBZ format and start reading to immerse yourself more deeply in the language. If you come across a word you don’t know while reading a manhua on Kanman Reader, you can quickly hold the page to scan it and extract the text. Tapping on a word you don’t recognize will effortlessly pull up the definition for that word. Spend less time trying to look up unfamiliar characters, and spend more time immersing yourself in the Chinese language! Features: - Supports multiple file formats: Manhua can be opened in ZIP/RAR/CBR/CBZ formats - Customizable reading experience: Choose whether you want to flip through manhua horizontally or scroll downwards - Easily look up definitions: Scan manhua to pull up English definitions for unfamiliar Chinese words - Manhua management: Stores previously accessed manhua in a library and lets you easily pick up from where you last left off
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: iGlibbo at every 2 months against Kanman Reader's every 9 months. iGlibbo also leads on iOS requirement (7.0 vs 17.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iGlibbo ships an update every 2 months, Kanman Reader every 9 months. Both last shipped on October 3, 2026.
| Parameter | iGlibbo | Kanman Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 17.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | e-Soft s.r.l. | Akash Cherian |
In-app purchases
iGlibbo
No in-app purchases
Kanman Reader
No in-app purchases









