# WEBTOON vs eComics

The clearest difference is rating: WEBTOON at 4.8 against eComics's 4.3. WEBTOON also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (518K vs 8). eComics's advantage is review sentiment (67% vs 55%) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WEBTOON sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and eComics sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WEBTOON holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WEBTOON has 518K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of WEBTOON's written reviews are positive against 67% of eComics's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

WEBTOON ships an update fortnightly, eComics every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WEBTOON | eComics |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (518K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webtoon-manga-comics-manhwa/id894546091/reviews)** | [4.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecomics-cbr-cbz-comic-reader/id1491058716/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **518K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 55.4% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#25** | — |
| Size | 206 MB | 118 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | +17 |
| Developer | [NAVER WEBTOON Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1241166143) | [Eyermin Colon Sanchez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1123699337) |

## What reviewers say

### WEBTOON

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webtoon-manga-comics-manhwa/id894546091)

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Grossing · Entertainment, #68 Top Free · Entertainment, #144 Top Grossing (US App Store)

Explore a vast library of manga, comics, and manhwa from creators worldwide. Discover new series, engage with a passionate community, and even publish your own stories. Enjoy free access to millions of episodes and exclusive video content.

**Highlights:** Millions of free episodes, Diverse genres, Video episodes, Community engagement, Creator platform (CANVAS), Global hits and graphic novels

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20+2 WEBTOON Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| 100 + 10 WEBTOON Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| 200+25 WEBTOON Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| US  10 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| US  50+2 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 200+8 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| US  100 + 8 Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| US  80+6 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| US  100 + 8 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| US  300+30 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great stories and art
- 🚀 No ads
- 👍 Variety of genres
- 👍 Ability to comment and interact with community
- 👍 Convenient to read on mobile

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Daily pass system for completed series
- ⏱️ Long wait times between new episodes
- 💰 Coins required to read some content
- 🐛 Occasional app crashes and glitches
- 🔋 Battery drain issues

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues causing loss of progress and subscriptions
- Inability to access downloaded content offline
- Inconsistent behavior when scrolling between episodes

**Requested features**

- Add 'My List' or 'To Be Read' feature
- Improve notification system for replies
- Reduce daily pass wait times or make completed series fully accessible
- Implement subscription model instead of coins
- Optimize app performance and reduce battery drain


### eComics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ecomics-cbr-cbz-comic-reader/id1491058716)

Browse, organize, and read your digital comic collection on your device. Supports popular comic formats and offers easy navigation with page previews. Add favorites and share with friends.

**Highlights:** Comic book browser with thumbnails, Supports CBZ, CBR, and ZIP formats, Quick page switching with preview, Compatible with all screen resolutions, Add comics to favorites list, Organize and order comics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| eComics | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WEBTOON free?

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

### Is eComics free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WEBTOON or eComics?

WEBTOON is rated higher. WEBTOON averages 4.8 out of 5 from 518K ratings, while eComics averages 4.3 from 8 ratings.

### Do WEBTOON or eComics have ads?

Both WEBTOON and eComics show ads.

### Which is updated more often, WEBTOON or eComics?

WEBTOON ships an update fortnightly, and eComics every 3 months. Most recently, WEBTOON was updated on November 12, 2026 and eComics on November 11, 2026.

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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.*