Best Kodansha Apps

248+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.0 avg rating
17 free apps
Updated October 2026

Out of 248+ kodansha apps on iOS, 17 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Kodansha Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1K MANGAK MANGAFree4.6★ (2.9K)YesYesNov 2026
2VIZ MangaVIZ MangaFree4.8★ (74K)NoYesNov 2026
3Kodansha Kanji Synonyms GuideKodansha Kanji Synonyms Guide$14.994.8★ (4)NoNoNov 2026
4The Kodansha Kanji Usage GuideThe Kodansha Kanji Usage Guide$9.994.7★ (3)NoNoNov 2026
5Shonen Jump Manga & ComicsShonen Jump Manga & ComicsFree4.9★ (261K)NoYesNov 2026
6MANGA Plus by SHUEISHAMANGA Plus by SHUEISHAFree3.8★ (2.1K)YesYesNov 2026
7AoisekainotyushindeAoisekainotyushindeFree—YesNoMay 2026
8MangaNestsMangaNestsFree4.7★ (331)YesNoOct 2026

Top Picks for Kodansha

K MANGA#1

K MANGA by Kodansha Ltd.

Kodansha official manga app
Editor's Choice
📚 Books
4.6😞(2.9K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#51in Books
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Access a vast library of Kodansha manga, including popular titles and new original series. Read a new chapter for free daily and explore diverse genres. Support your favorite authors through official releases.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great customer support
  • 👍 Enjoying latest chapters and love ticket promotions
  • 👍 Nothing wrong tbh

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Monthly Payment
  • 💰 Incredible Cash Grab
  • 💰 Pricing system is awful
  • 💰 Terrible, why no subscription service?
  • 💰 Horrible Monetization
  • 💰 Confusing and expensive
  • 💰 Clunky and Worse than the Competitors
  • 💰 Great selection bad prices
  • 🔍 Limited chapters
  • 🔍 Can't Use Features
  • 🔍 App not functioning
  • 🔍 Could be much better
  • 🔍 Odd Service Choices
  • 🔍 Inconsistent and needs changes
  • 🔍 Disappointing
  • 🔍 Terrible experience
  • 🔍 Currently wasted potential
  • 🔍 Potential but needs changes
  • 🔍 Ad filled and outdated design
  • 🔍 The absolute worst way to read manga
  • 🔍 Worst official manga app
  • 🔍 Don't give this app a try
  • 🔍 App Outclassed By Competition
  • 🔍 Clunky and Worse than the Competitors
  • 🔍 Honestly a hassle
  • 🔍 The Horrendous Japanese Model Strikes Again
  • 🔍 Just why?
  • 🔍 Definitely not worth it
  • 🔍 Disappointed
  • 🔍 Odd Service Choices
  • 🔍 Disappointing to say the least
  • 🔍 Disappointed
  • 🔍 Disappointed Beyond Belief
  • 🔍 Disappointing
  • 🔍 Complete failure of an app
  • 🔍 Terrible. Why no subscription service?
  • 🔍 App Outclassed By Competition
  • 🔍 Clunky and Worse than the Competitors
  • 🔍 Great selection bad prices
VIZ Manga#2

VIZ Manga by VIZ Media, LLC

Official from Japan
Strong Contender
📚 Books
4.8😐(74K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#49in Books
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Access a vast library of manga from legendary creators, released simultaneously with Japan. Enjoy free latest chapters weekly, stream on-the-go, and download for offline reading. Subscribe for unlimited access to over 10,000 chapters.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great value for money
  • 👍 Diverse manga selection
  • 🚀 Smooth reading experience
  • 👍 High-quality scans and translations

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and glitchy performance
  • 👎 Limited access to popular series
  • 👎 Restrictive chapter limits
  • 👎 Confusing subscription model
Kodansha Kanji Synonyms Guide#3

Kodansha Kanji Synonyms Guide by CJKI

Bilingual kanji thesaurus
Worth Considering
🔍 Reference
4.8(4 ratings)
$14.99
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This reference tool groups Japanese kanji characters by shared meaning, highlighting subtle differences and similarities. It helps intermediate and advanced learners distinguish between similar characters for a deeper understanding of written Japanese. Educators and translators will also find it invaluable.

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FAQ about Kodansha

What are the best kodansha apps for iPhone?
K MANGA tops our kodansha apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 2.9K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 17 of the top kodansha apps we rank are free to download, including K MANGA and VIZ Manga.
K MANGA shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 248+ kodansha apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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