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Best Paperback Apps & Games

205+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
18 free apps & games
Updated May 2026

With an average user rating of 4.3★, the paperback category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 205+ apps and games we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Paperback Apps & Games (May 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Paperback - Comic/Manga ReaderPaperback - Comic/Manga ReaderFree4.3★ (569)NoNoJul 2026
2TachimangaTachimangaFree4.8★ (5.2K)YesYesJul 2026
3Manga Reader ㅤManga Reader ㅤFree4.5★ (18K)YesYesJul 2026
4MangaPinMangaPinFree4.9★ (4.3K)YesYesJul 2026
5Panels - Comic ReaderPanels - Comic ReaderFree4.8★ (12K)NoYesJul 2026
6Manga Bat - Daily UpdateManga Bat - Daily UpdateFree4.4★ (837)YesNoJul 2026
7MangaKakalot - Manga ReaderMangaKakalot - Manga ReaderFree3.2★ (161)YesYesJul 2026
8Tapas – Comics and NovelsTapas – Comics and NovelsFree4.6★ (45K)YesYesJul 2026

Top Picks for Paperback

Paperback - Comic/Manga Reader#1

Paperback - Comic/Manga Reader by Faizan Durrani

Comic/Manga reader for Komga
Editor's Choice
🎬 Entertainment
4.3😊(569 ratings)
Free
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This app provides an ad-free reading experience for comics and manga from a Komga server. It offers extensive customization through a scripting API, allowing users to extend its functionality with TypeScript or JavaScript.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fantastic app with great features
  • 👍 Clean and efficient UI
  • 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
  • 🎨 Customizable themes and settings

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • 🔍 Confusing setup and onboarding process
  • 🔄 Unreliable library sync and update features
Tachimanga#2

Tachimanga by Tekbrio LLC

Читалка Манги
Strong Contender
🎬 Entertainment
4.8😊(5.2K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Explore a vast manga library with this reader app. It supports popular formats like ZIP/CBZ and EPUB, and can connect to self-hosted manga servers for a personalized reading experience.

What We Love

  • 👍 Smooth and intuitive user experience
  • 🚀 Efficient manga/manhwa/manhua sourcing
  • 🔒 Secure and private reading experience
  • 💡 Customizable reading settings

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional app crashes or freezes
  • 🔋 High cache usage leading to storage issues
  • 🔒 Premium features locked behind paywall
Manga Reader ㅤ#3

Manga Reader ㅤ by Manga Reader Apps LLC

Largest Library. Easy Reading.
Worth Considering
📚 Books
4.5😞(18K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Access a vast and ever-growing library of manga titles with seamless navigation and a smooth reading experience. Discover new stories, track your progress, and enjoy personalized recommendations. Download manga for offline reading and explore curated content.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Lots of manga options
  • 👍 Clean and simple interface
  • 🚀 Fast chapter loading

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Manga pages out of order
  • 🐛 Chapters not loading properly
  • 🔒 Paywall blocks content

More Paperback apps to explore

4
MangaPin
MangaPin
MangaPin
Web browser for manga
Free

This app is a dedicated web browser for manga enthusiasts, offering a distraction-free reading experience with an adblocker and a specialized reader mode. It helps users track their reading progress, manage their manga library, and download content for offline access.

Distraction-free readingBuilt-in adblockManga reader mode
🎬 Entertainment
(4.3K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Panels - Comic Reader
Panels - Comic Reader
Panels - Comic Reader
The best comic & manga reader
Free

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.

Universal file compatibility (CBR, CBZ, PDF, ePUB)Cross-device reading progress synciCloud Drive integration
📚 Books
(12K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Manga Bat - Daily Update
Manga Bat - Daily Update
Manga Bat - Daily Update
Manhwa, Manga, Manhua Update
Free

Access a vast library of manga, manhwa, and manhua with this reader app. Enjoy daily updates, offline downloads, and personalized reading modes. Seamlessly navigate thousands of titles from various online sources.

Vast manga libraryDaily chapter updatesOffline reading
📚 Books
(837)
ad-supported
7
MangaKakalot - Manga Reader
MangaKakalot - Manga Reader
MangaKakalot - Manga Reader
Top Manga Rock Alternative
Free

Explore a vast library of manga and comics with a simple, professional interface. Discover popular titles, track new releases, and enjoy a personalized reading experience with various viewing modes and genre selections.

Unlimited manga contentPopular manga discoveryNewest, Top, Completed, Ongoing status
🎬 Entertainment
(161)
free with in-app purchases
8
Tapas – Comics and Novels
Tapas – Comics and Novels
Tapas – Comics and Novels
Read webcomics & webnovels
Free

Discover your next favorite story with a vast library of webcomics, novels, manga, and webtoons. Enjoy daily new chapters and free episodes released regularly. Engage with a community of readers and creators, and even publish your own work.

Vast library of comics and novelsDaily new chaptersFree episodes every three hours
📚 Books
(45K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Manta - Manga, Manhwa, Novels
Manta - Manga, Manhwa, Novels
Manta - Manga, Manhwa, Novels
Read webcomics & Korean manga
Free

Access a vast library of webcomics and webnovels across various genres like romance, action, and fantasy. Enjoy exclusive titles and original novels with daily free episodes or an unlimited subscription.

Diverse webcomic and webnovel libraryMultiple genres including romance, action, fantasy, horror, BLExclusive and hit series
📚 Books
(27K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Shimoe Manga Reader
Shimoe Manga Reader
Shimoe Manga Reader
Manga & Webtoon Reader App
Free

Read comics, manhua, manhwa, webtoon, and manga with this free reader app. Organize your library, download chapters for offline access, and customize your reading experience. No login is required to start enjoying your favorite titles.

Create and categorize your own libraryBlock specific genresDownload chapters for offline reading
📚 Books
(1.6K)
free with in-app purchases
11
WEBTOON: Manga, Comics, Manhwa
WEBTOON: Manga, Comics, Manhwa
WEBTOON: Manga, Comics, Manhwa
Read manga, comics, and manhwa
Free

Discover millions of free episodes from diverse genres of webcomics, manga, and manhwa. Engage with a global community of fans and creators, and even publish your own stories. Unlock premium content with in-app purchases.

Millions of free episodesDiverse genresVideo episodes
🎬 Entertainment
(498K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Paperback Vol. 2
Paperback Vol. 2
Paperback Vol. 2
A novel deck-building game
$4.99

This is a novel deck-building game where players craft words to create clever combos and become bestselling authors. It features new cards, modes, art, and advanced AI for challenging gameplay or cooperative play with friends.

Deck-building word game mechanicsNew cards and abilitiesCooperative mode with friends or AI
🎮 Games
(46)
paid
13
MangaToon: Comic & Manga
MangaToon: Comic & Manga
MangaToon: Comic & Manga
Read Manga & Chat Stories
Free

Explore a vast library of comics, manga, webtoons, and chat stories across various genres. Enjoy a smooth reading experience with offline downloads and community discussions. Unlock new chapters through free methods or in-app purchases.

Vast comic and manga libraryMultiple genres availableChat story format
📚 Books
(4.6K)
free with in-app purchases
14
WebComics - Webtoon, Manga
WebComics - Webtoon, Manga
WebComics - Webtoon, Manga
Read Manga, Comics & Manhwa
Free

Explore a vast library of authentic comics, manga, and manhwa across diverse genres like romance, action, and fantasy. Enjoy daily free reading, personalized recommendations, and offline downloads for an unparalleled reading experience.

Authentic comic seriesDiverse genres (Romance, Action, Fantasy, etc.)Daily free reading privileges
📚 Books
(67K)
free with in-app purchases
15
KedaReader
KedaReader
KedaReader
Image reader with NAS support
Free

Read your DRM-free digital comic collections on iOS devices with a rich experience. Supports various archive formats, nested files, and cloud storage integration. Offers advanced reading modes and streaming capabilities for seamless access to your library.

Supports PDF, ZIP, RAR, CBZ, CBR, EPUB, MOBI, AZW3Reads archives without decompressionSupports nested archives and folders
📚 Books
(198)
free with in-app purchases
16
Manga Reader - Best Manga Man
Manga Reader - Best Manga Man
Manga Reader - Best Manga Man
Manga, Manhwa, Manhua Update
Free

Explore a vast library of manga, manhwa, and manhua with a sleek interface. Discover new series, bookmark favorites, and connect with a community of comic enthusiasts. Enjoy a seamless reading experience with high-resolution images and personalized recommendations.

Vast manga, manhwa, manhua librarySleek and intuitive interfacePersonalized library and bookmarks
📚 Books
(942)
free with in-app purchases
17
Manga Reader - MangaKakalot
Manga Reader - MangaKakalot
Manga Reader - MangaKakalot
#1 Daily Update Chapter + Read
Free

Access a vast manga community with daily chapter updates and a unique home screen widget. Organize your reading with history and favorites, and personalize your device. Offers a subscription for continued service.

Largest manga communityDaily chapter updatesHome screen update widget
🎬 Entertainment
(143)
subscription
18
AirComix Lite
AirComix Lite
AirComix Lite
Cloud Based Comic Book Reader
Free

Access and read your comic book collection from cloud storage or network drives without needing to transfer files to your device. Enjoy features like multi-page viewing, various compressed file support, and image filtering for a better reading experience.

Cloud storage integration (OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive, etc.)Network and USB access to comicsSupport for Zip and Rar compressed files
🔧 Utilities
(52)
ad-supported
19
iComic -comic reader-
iComic -comic reader-
iComic -comic reader-
by Y.Yamamoto
$0.99

Read high-resolution comic pages from zip or cbz archives on your device. Enjoy seamless navigation and zooming with multi-touch gestures. Download comics from the internet or personal servers for offline reading.

High-resolution comic page displaySupports JPG, TIF, PNG in ZIP/CBZMulti-touch page navigation
🔧 Utilities
(6)
paid
20
Manga Reader Plus - Japan Zone
Manga Reader Plus - Japan Zone
Manga Reader Plus - Japan Zone
Your favorite anime & comics
Free

Read manga, manhua, and comics with a fast, secure, and intuitive mobile browsing experience. Enjoy uninterrupted reading with comic mode, protect your privacy, and block ads for a seamless experience.

Continuous picture viewing in comic modeIncognito browsing and encrypted activityAutomatic ad blocking
📚 Books
(1.6K)
free with in-app purchases

FAQ about Paperback

What are the best paperback apps & games for iPhone?
Paperback - Comic/Manga Reader tops our paperback apps & games ranking as of May 2026, with a 4.3-star average from 569 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 18 of the top paperback apps & games we rank are free to download, including Paperback - Comic/Manga Reader and Tachimanga.
Paperback - Comic/Manga Reader has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of May 2026.
We track 205+ paperback apps & games on the iOS App Store as of May 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Paperback is an ad-free application designed for iOS devices that functions as a client for Komga servers. It allows users to read their comic and manga collections hosted on a Komga server.
The app offers an ad-free reading experience and supports an extensive scripting API. This API, written in TypeScript or JavaScript, allows users to extend the app's functionality and customize their reading experience.

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