# Tappytoon Comics & Novels vs Smart Comic Reader

The clearest difference is price: Tappytoon Comics & Novels at Free against Smart Comic Reader's $2.99. Tappytoon Comics & Novels also leads on ratings volume (19K vs 539) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). Smart Comic Reader's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 14). On chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Tappytoon Comics & Novels is free to download; Smart Comic Reader costs $2.99 up front. Tappytoon Comics & Novels sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Smart Comic Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smart Comic Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tappytoon Comics & Novels has 19K ratings behind it against 539, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Tappytoon Comics & Novels's written reviews are positive against 91% of Smart Comic Reader's.

Tappytoon Comics & Novels ships an update fortnightly, Smart Comic Reader every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tappytoon Comics & Novels | Smart Comic Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tappytoon-comics-and-novels/id985615352/reviews) | **[4.9 (539 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-comic-reader/id1511175212/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 539 |
| Positive reviews | 65.4% of reviews | **91.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#25** | #35 |
| Size | 117 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 18.3 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Contents First](https://appshunter.io/developer/804634083) | [Onne van Dijk](https://appshunter.io/developer/1511175211) |

## What reviewers say

### Tappytoon Comics & Novels

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

**Currently charting:** #25 Top Grossing · Book, #99 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


### Smart Comic Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-comic-reader/id1511175212)

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

This app offers a unique comic reading experience by automatically detecting and zooming into individual panels. It allows for seamless navigation between panels with simple taps, optimizing the view for smaller screens. Import comics from various sources and organize them within your iCloud or local storage.

**Highlights:** Automatic panel detection and zoom, Seamless panel-to-panel navigation, Optimized viewing for small screens, Comic import from any source, iCloud sync and local storage options, Supports CBZ, CBR, and PDF formats

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Panel-by-panel reading mode
- 👍 Seamless iCloud integration
- 🔒 No ads or data collection
- 👍 Clean, minimal UI
- 🚀 Fast and responsive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with panel detection
- 🔀 Difficulty exiting panel view
- 🔀 Inability to adjust cover size in grid view

**Reported bugs**

- Deleted user's entire comic collection
- iCloud sync not working for some users
- Freezing/crashing issues on iPad

**Requested features**

- Page marking/bookmarking function
- Built-in dictionary/translation tool
- Vertical scrolling mode for webtoons
- Ability to manually arrange reading order
- Live Text integration for dictionary lookup


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tappytoon Comics & Novels free?

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

### Is Smart Comic Reader free?

Smart Comic Reader costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tappytoon Comics & Novels or Smart Comic Reader?

Smart Comic Reader is rated higher. Tappytoon Comics & Novels averages 4.3 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Smart Comic Reader averages 4.9 from 539 ratings.

### Do Tappytoon Comics & Novels or Smart Comic Reader have ads?

Tappytoon Comics & Novels shows ads; Smart Comic Reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tappytoon Comics & Novels or Smart Comic Reader?

Tappytoon Comics & Novels ships an update fortnightly, and Smart Comic Reader every 5 weeks. Most recently, Tappytoon Comics & Novels was updated on September 25, 2026 and Smart Comic Reader on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Tappytoon Comics & Novels or Smart Comic Reader?

Tappytoon Comics & Novels currently peaks at #25 in the App Store charts, and Smart Comic Reader at #35. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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