# Manga BANG！ vs Hoshi Reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Hoshi Reader at 100% against Manga BANG！'s 33%. Hoshi Reader also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ads (none vs shown). Manga BANG！'s advantage is ratings volume (699 vs 23) and chart position (#168 vs unranked). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Manga BANG！ sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Hoshi Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Hoshi Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Manga BANG！ has 699 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Manga BANG！'s written reviews are positive against 100% of Hoshi Reader's.

Manga BANG！ ships an update fortnightly, Hoshi Reader weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Manga BANG！ | Hoshi Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (699 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manga-bang/id939480693/reviews) | **[5.0 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoshi-reader/id6758244332/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **699** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#168** | — |
| Size | 180 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Amazia, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/445584376) | [Manh-Hao Steffen Pham](https://appshunter.io/developer/1871502447) |

## What reviewers say

### Manga BANG！

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manga-bang/id939480693)

**Currently charting:** #168 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Read popular Japanese comics for free with this app. Enjoy 8 free episodes daily, with new titles added monthly. Expand your reading experience with in-app purchases for more content.

**Highlights:** Read popular Japanese comics, 8 free episodes daily, New comics monthly, No registration required, In-app purchases available, Large selection of 70,000 volumes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 320コイン | $1.99 | one-time |
| 370コイン | $2.99 | one-time |
| 650コイン | $3.99 | one-time |
| 610コイン | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1200コイン | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1220コイン | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2450コイン | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2490コイン | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3700コイン | $22.99 | one-time |
| 3780コイン | $29.99 | one-time |
| 6400コイン | $39.99 | one-time |
| 6300コイン | $49.99 | one-time |


### Hoshi Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hoshi-reader/id6758244332)

This app is a lightweight Japanese EPUB reader designed for immersion learning. It features a pop-up dictionary with deinflection and supports Anki integration for vocabulary mining. Organize your library with bookshelves and track your reading progress.

**Highlights:** Vertical and horizontal reading modes, Yomitan-like pop-up dictionary, Anki mining support, Customizable Anki card format, Reading statistics, Bookshelves for library organization, Customizable themes and fonts

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Manga BANG！ free?

Manga BANG！ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hoshi Reader free?

Hoshi Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Manga BANG！ or Hoshi Reader?

Hoshi Reader is rated higher. Manga BANG！ averages 4.8 out of 5 from 699 ratings, while Hoshi Reader averages 5.0 from 23 ratings.

### Do Manga BANG！ or Hoshi Reader have ads?

Manga BANG！ shows ads; Hoshi Reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, Manga BANG！ or Hoshi Reader?

Manga BANG！ ships an update fortnightly, and Hoshi Reader weekly. Most recently, Manga BANG！ was updated on October 26, 2026 and Hoshi Reader on October 25, 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.*