# MapleRead SE vs Manobook

The clearest difference is price: Manobook at Free against MapleRead SE's $8.99. Manobook also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (37K vs 131). On ads, in-app purchases, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Manobook is free to download; MapleRead SE costs $8.99 up front. MapleRead SE sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Manobook sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Manobook holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Manobook has 37K ratings behind it against 131, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of MapleRead SE's written reviews are positive against 81% of Manobook's.

MapleRead SE ships an update every 6 weeks, Manobook fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MapleRead SE | Manobook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $8.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (131 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapleread-se/id860169741/reviews) | **[4.6 (37K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manobook-my-good-story-reader/id1436687796/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 131 | **37K** |
| Positive reviews | 67.9% of reviews | **81.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #86 | **#30** |
| Size | 30 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Maplepop LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/798017700) | [CHANGDU (HK) TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1291247970) |

## What reviewers say

### MapleRead SE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapleread-se/id860169741)

**Currently charting:** #86 Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

This app offers a unique audio-visual reading experience for EPUB and PDF files. It allows for extensive customization of book styles, instant audiobook generation, and immersive reading that syncs audio and text. It also functions as an effective library management tool with cross-device syncing.

**Highlights:** Audio-visual reading experience, EPUB and PDF reader, Pseudo audiobook generation, Immersion reading (audio/text sync), Library management and organization, Cross-device syncing, User-defined customization

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gratuity Level 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gratuity Level 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gratuity Level 5 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Highly customizable reading experience
- 🔒 Robust library management features
- 👍 Seamless integration with Calibre
- 👍 Excellent organization and tagging options
- 👍 Wide range of font and layout customization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues between devices
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and performance problems
- 🔍 Complicated interface and setup process
- 🔍 Difficult to import large book libraries
- 🔍 Limited annotation and highlighting options

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing and crashing issues, especially on iOS 14
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between portrait and landscape modes
- Unreliable OPDS server integration and book downloads

**Requested features**

- Automatic reading progress sync across devices
- Improved PDF handling and annotation support
- Expanded highlighting and note-taking capabilities
- Streamlined library import and management
- Cleaner and more intuitive user interface


### Manobook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manobook-my-good-story-reader/id1436687796)

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers, #53 Top Grossing · Book, #55 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

Discover and read a vast collection of novels and stories across numerous genres, including romance, fantasy, and sci-fi. Customize your reading experience with adjustable text and backgrounds, and enjoy offline reading and audiobook playback.

**Highlights:** Extensive novel library, Multiple genres available, Customizable reading settings, Offline reading support, Audiobook playback, Import EPUB, PDF, TXT

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Venta!Paq. Registro Mensual | $4.99 | per month |
| SVIP (mensual) | $12.99 | per month |
| Pack Ahorro de Monedas 15 | $14.99 | per month |
| SVIP (mensual) | $17.99 | per month |
| Pack Ahorro de Monedas 20 | $19.99 | per month |
| PAQUETE MONEDAS 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| PAQUETE MONEDAS 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| PAQUETE MONEDAS 6 | $5.99 | one-time |
| PAQUETE MONEDAS 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| PAQUETE MONEDAS 20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| PAQUETE MONEDAS 30 | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent stories
- 👍 Good reading experience
- 👍 Variety of genres
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 👍 Customizable reading settings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive to read full books
- 💰 Coins/points system is limiting
- 🔍 Lack of clarity on subscription benefits
- 🔍 Difficulty earning enough coins/points

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent coin/point deductions
- Chapters becoming locked after purchase

**Requested features**

- Allow converting points to coins
- Provide more ways to earn coins/points
- Offer full book purchases instead of chapters
- Improve navigation between books and home screen


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MapleRead SE free?

MapleRead SE costs $8.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Manobook free?

Manobook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MapleRead SE or Manobook?

Manobook is rated higher. MapleRead SE averages 4.2 out of 5 from 131 ratings, while Manobook averages 4.6 from 37K ratings.

### Do MapleRead SE or Manobook have ads?

Neither MapleRead SE nor Manobook shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MapleRead SE or Manobook?

MapleRead SE ships an update every 6 weeks, and Manobook fortnightly. Most recently, MapleRead SE was updated on October 29, 2026 and Manobook on October 31, 2026.

### Which is more popular, MapleRead SE or Manobook?

MapleRead SE currently peaks at #86 in the App Store charts, and Manobook at #30. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*