Comparison

iGlibbo vs Kanman Reader

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

Head to head
About

iGlibbo

Features
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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

About

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.

Highlights
  • Supports ZIP, RAR, CBR, CBZ formats
  • Horizontal or vertical scrolling
  • On-page word definition lookup
  • Manhua library management
  • Resume reading from last point
Features
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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

Screenshots

iGlibbo4 screens
Kanman Reader3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iGlibbo ships an update every 2 months, Kanman Reader every 9 months. Both last shipped on October 3, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
iGlibbo versus Kanman Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriGlibboKanman Reader
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better17.4
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developere-Soft s.r.l.Akash Cherian

In-app purchases

None

iGlibbo

No in-app purchases

None

Kanman Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iGlibbo free?
iGlibbo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kanman Reader free?
Kanman Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iGlibbo or Kanman Reader have ads?
Neither iGlibbo nor Kanman Reader shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iGlibbo or Kanman Reader?
iGlibbo ships an update every 2 months, and Kanman Reader every 9 months. Most recently, iGlibbo was updated on October 3, 2026 and Kanman Reader on October 3, 2026.

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