# Tappytoon Comics & Novels vs Panels

The clearest difference is rating: Panels at 4.8 against Tappytoon Comics & Novels's 4.3. Panels also leads on ads (none vs shown). Tappytoon Comics & Novels's advantage is chart position (#26 vs #193). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tappytoon Comics & Novels sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Panels sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Panels holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19K and 12K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Tappytoon Comics & Novels's written reviews are positive against 70% of Panels's.

Tappytoon Comics & Novels ships an update fortnightly, Panels every 8 days. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tappytoon Comics & Novels | Panels |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tappytoon-comics-and-novels/id985615352/reviews) | **[4.8 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panels-comic-reader/id1236567663/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 12K |
| Positive reviews | 65.4% of reviews | **70.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | #193 |
| Size | 117 MB | 165 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Contents First](https://appshunter.io/developer/804634083) | [Produkt Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1236567662) |

## What reviewers say

### Tappytoon Comics & Novels

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tappytoon-comics-and-novels/id985615352)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Grossing · Book, #102 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Access a vast library of original manhwa, manga, and webtoons from top creators. Explore popular action, fantasy, romance, and BL titles, with new chapters released daily. Read in HD and support artists by unlocking chapters with points or a membership.

**Highlights:** Original manhwa, manga, and webtoons, Time Till Free (TTF) chapters, HD reading mode, Exclusive deals, Tappytoon Club Membership, Unlock chapters with points, Subscription notifications

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Club Membership  Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| 11 Tokens | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1400 points | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Points | $1.99 | one-time |
| 30 Tokens | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3900 points | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3900 Points | $4.99 | one-time |
| 61 Tokens | $9.99 | one-time |
| 7800 points | $9.99 | one-time |
| 8800 points  Sale | $9.99 | one-time |
| 8000 Points | $9.99 | one-time |
| 16500 points | $19.99 | one-time |
| 17000 Points | $19.99 | one-time |
| 162 Tokens | $25.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use app
- 📚 Great selection of stories
- 🎨 High-quality artwork and translations
- 💰 Ability to support creators
- 🕰️ Daily free chapter unlocks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive to continue reading stories
- 🤖 Inconsistent ad rewards system
- 🔒 Lack of integration between app and website
- 🕰️ Long wait times for new chapters
- 🤔 Confusing points/tokens system

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not loading or not rewarding points
- Chapters not unlocking properly after payment
- Frequent app crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Offline reading mode
- Loyalty program or daily login rewards
- Ability to purchase full series at discounted price
- Improved ad system for earning free points
- Better integration between app and website


### Panels

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/panels-comic-reader/id1236567663)

**Currently charting:** #193 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Enhance your comic and manga reading with a clean, customizable interface. Enjoy universal file compatibility, cross-device syncing, and advanced reading presets. Organize your library, secure your content, and import from various cloud services and local networks.

**Highlights:** Universal file compatibility (CBR, CBZ, PDF, ePUB), Cross-device reading progress sync, iCloud Drive integration, Customizable reading presets, Right-to-left reading for manga, OPDS server support, Content security with password/Face ID

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Panels+ Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Panels+ Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Panels 3 Upgrade | $9.99 | one-time |
| Panels 2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Panels 3 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and responsive
- 👍 Clean and modern UI
- 💡 Useful features like panel view and vertical scrolling
- 🔒 No ads in paid version
- 👍 Good import and organization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Useful features locked behind paywall
- 🔒 Subscription model instead of one-time purchase
- 🐛 Issues with page navigation and zoom
- 🐛 Problems with reading right-to-left content

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when opening large files
- Issues with page order and navigation
- Problems with zooming and scrolling
- Syncing and importing bugs
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to create sub-folders and nested collections
- Automatic sorting and organization of comics
- Option to lock reading direction
- Double-tap to zoom functionality
- Progress tracking and bookmarking features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tappytoon Comics & Novels free?

Tappytoon Comics & Novels is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Panels free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tappytoon Comics & Novels or Panels?

Panels is rated higher. Tappytoon Comics & Novels averages 4.3 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Panels averages 4.8 from 12K ratings.

### Do Tappytoon Comics & Novels or Panels have ads?

Tappytoon Comics & Novels shows ads; Panels does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tappytoon Comics & Novels or Panels?

Tappytoon Comics & Novels ships an update fortnightly, and Panels every 8 days. Most recently, Tappytoon Comics & Novels was updated on September 25, 2026 and Panels on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Tappytoon Comics & Novels or Panels?

Tappytoon Comics & Novels currently peaks at #26 in the App Store charts, and Panels at #193. 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.*