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Shonen Jump Manga & Comics vs WebComics

Shonen Jump Manga & Comics 4.9★ · Free + IAP 75
Winner Shonen Jump Manga & Comics
WebComics 4.8★ · Free + IAP 55

Shonen Jump Manga & Comics is the better choice for dedicated shonen manga fans due to its clear subscription model and official content, while WebComics struggles with a confusing and expensive gem-based payment system.

Full reviews: Shonen Jump Manga & Comics · WebComics

Shonen Jump Manga & Comics offers a vast library of official shonen manga with a straightforward, affordable subscription, though free access is limited. WebComics provides diverse content but is plagued by an overly complex and costly in-app currency system that frustrates users.

Head to head

Content Library & Exclusivity edge: Shonen Jump Manga & ComicsR14R15R17R25
Shonen Jump Manga & Comics Shonen Jump is praised for its extensive collection of popular shonen manga, including new chapters and some exclusive content R14. Users appreciate having official access to titles like One Piece and My Hero Academia R17. However, some users note missing specific series like Blue Lock, Steel Ball Run, or older content R15R25.
WebComics WebComics offers a diverse range of stories, with users enjoying the variety and finding many good titles, especially in genres like BL and Sci-Fi . However, some users report that specific comics they seek are not available or that the app falsely advertises content . There are also complaints about content being removed or requiring repurchase .
Pricing & Value edge: Shonen Jump Manga & ComicsR1R2R4R16
Shonen Jump Manga & Comics Shonen Jump has a low monthly subscription price that many users find to be a great deal for unlimited reading of most content R2. Without a subscription, only the first three (and sometimes last three) chapters are accessible, leading to frustration for those expecting free content R1R4R16.
WebComics WebComics uses a complex and expensive gem-based system where users must pay for individual chapters, often costing a significant amount for a full series . Earning free gems through coins or ads is described as extremely difficult and time-consuming, with very poor conversion rates R63R82. Even a premium subscription doesn't eliminate the need for gems, making it feel like a poor value .
Ease of Use & Features edge: Shonen Jump Manga & ComicsR9R13R22R23
Shonen Jump Manga & Comics Users generally find Shonen Jump easy to navigate and user-friendly, with features like tracking reading progress . However, a significant recurring issue is the app forgetting the user's page when leaving the app, rotating the device, or switching apps, forcing them to find their place again R9R13R28. Some users also report issues with signing in or subscribing R22R23.
WebComics WebComics has a decent layout, but users report issues with the top menu not disappearing during reading on iPads, obstructing the view . The app also has limitations on daily ad views for free chapters R61 and some users wish for a rotation feature . Account deletion is also reported to be difficult or impossible .
Reliability & Performance tieR13R25R28R36
Shonen Jump Manga & Comics While many users find the app works well R23, some experience bugs, such as the app forgetting their place in a chapter R13R28 or issues with subscription renewal causing temporary loss of access . There are also reports of slow loading times for books and content being unexpectedly removed or skipped R25R36.
WebComics WebComics users report issues with paid gems not being delivered and offers for earning gems not granting rewards after completion . The ad experience is also criticized for being long and repetitive . Some users mention that the app has gone down in quality over time, with features like rereading previously purchased comics no longer working without repurchase .
Pick Shonen Jump Manga & Comics if

you are a dedicated fan of official Shonen Jump manga and are willing to pay a low monthly subscription for unlimited access to a vast library R2.

Pick WebComics if

you are looking for a very diverse selection of webcomics and are prepared to navigate a complex and potentially expensive gem-based payment system, or if you only plan to read a few free chapters daily .

Evidence note: Reviews for Shonen Jump Manga & Comics are heavily skewed towards complaints about the paywall for content, which is a common reaction to free-to-download apps with subscription models. WebComics reviews also frequently mention payment issues, but specifically focus on the confusing and expensive in-app currency system, suggesting a more fundamental problem with its monetization strategy.

Frequently asked

Is Shonen Jump Manga & Comics truly free?
No, Shonen Jump Manga & Comics is not truly free; while the app is free to download, you can generally only read the first three chapters (and sometimes the last three of ongoing series) of most manga without a paid subscription R1R6R12R16.
How does WebComics' payment system work?
WebComics primarily uses a 'gem' system where individual chapters must be unlocked with gems, which can be purchased or earned through very difficult and time-consuming methods like watching limited daily ads or converting a large number of 'coins' R61R63R82R85.
Are there technical issues with Shonen Jump Manga & Comics?
Yes, some users report technical issues with Shonen Jump Manga & Comics, primarily the app forgetting their reading progress and resetting to the first page of a chapter when leaving the app, rotating the device, or switching to another app R9R13R28.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 120 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R14] Shonen Jump Manga & Comics 5/5 · US I Love It: I Love This App Cause I Can Read My Favorite Mangas
  2. [R15] Shonen Jump Manga & Comics 3/5 · US Huh: It was good to read manga, but the only 2 reasons that I am not putting in 5 stars is because, 1: It did not have blue lock on it, and 2, because without a subscription, you can only read 3 chapters at the beginning of the manga and 3 at the end.
  3. [R17] Shonen Jump Manga & Comics 4/5 · US MHA: I can read any issue
  4. [R25] Shonen Jump Manga & Comics 2/5 · US Removed content: Great app except they remove content. Manga from the big 3 era and before are gone, one after another.
  5. [R1] Shonen Jump Manga & Comics 1/5 · US Can’t read anything unless you have the subscription: So I was really excited to get this app to read demon slayer, one piece, and one punch man until I realized you can only read the first three chapters of practically every single book! Only good if you know how to read every single other chapter!
  6. [R2] Shonen Jump Manga & Comics 5/5 · US Great for readers: I know a lot of us would prefer free sites, but at the low subscription price, it’s not a bad deal and you save yourself from sketchy sites.
  7. [R4] Shonen Jump Manga & Comics 1/5 · US Stop making us pay so much: This app is just bad because it makes us pay a subscription for everything because some of us can’t afford or don’t wanna pay the subscription and those people are only able to read three volumes of a certain manga so shonen jump if you are reading this please remove the subscription because it is ruining the app experience
  8. [R16] Shonen Jump Manga & Comics 1/5 · US They lied: To anyone looking at this it’s NOT free you can only read like 2 or 2 chapters nothing else, the rest u have to subscribe to the app if I could rate this in the negatives I would. DONT TRY THIS!!
  9. [R9] Shonen Jump Manga & Comics 3/5 · US Restarts at page 1 when you leave the app: It’s annoying that if you leave the app running in the background, when you open it again it brings you back to page 1 of the chapter you were on. Then you have to find your page again. Please fix this!
  10. [R13] Shonen Jump Manga & Comics 1/5 · US Buggy: Forgets my place in a chapter all the time and I encounter bugs all the time.
  11. [R22] Shonen Jump Manga & Comics 1/5 · US Serayah Sharpton: It’s horrible I can’t sign in!!! !! !
  12. [R23] Shonen Jump Manga & Comics 4/5 · US Good !!: I have been on this app on my other phone it works very good!but when I try to make a account it said to make a valid DD ? And didn’t let me sign in but overall the app is good!
  13. [R28] Shonen Jump Manga & Comics 2/5 · US Not Remembering Pages: If you swap to another app and go back to Shonen Jump you will lose whatever page you were on, even for a brief 30 seconds. If you close the app it will reset the page you were on back page 1. If you rotate your phone to better view a full page panel spread it will reset you back to page one. ADDRESS THIS
  14. [R36] Shonen Jump Manga & Comics 3/5 · GB Great app, BUT!!: Great app, allows me to keep up with my fave manga before the print version comes into the shops. But what’s happened to One Punch Man? Nothing from February, kept us waiting for months, then all of sudden it’s back but it’s skipped a huge amount of chapters and not included any of the redrawn chapters! Luckily I can see them elsewhere, but I would prefer to be able to see them
  15. [R6] Shonen Jump Manga & Comics 3/5 · US Mid: You can only read the first three chapters and sometimes the last three chapters but it does have a lot of mangas so you can only read 3-6 chapters a manga
  16. [R12] Shonen Jump Manga & Comics 3/5 · US Shines jump rating: Good manga, but can only read the first and last three chapters if it’s an ongoing series (unless you pay), and if it’s a completed series you can only read the first three.
  17. [R61] WebComics 1/5 · US They want to Scam you: Loved some of the comics in here but when you get 30 chapters in and aren’t buying gems to pay for chapters they remove the watch ad to release chapter which you only get 5 a day to begin with
  18. [R63] WebComics 3/5 · US Gems: The gems are too hard to come by and if I can read a chapter in like 2minutes then i shouldn’t have to take 20 trying to get gems to read the next chapter
  19. [R82] WebComics 1/5 · US Coins and gems system makes no sense: Sucks. Watch one video get 1-2 thousand coins redeem coins to turn them into gems. Get .01 gems need 5 gems for 1 chapter. So you need 100 thousand (100,000)coins to get 1 gem or 500,000 for 5 gem aka 1 chapter of a comic. I’ll just go to a different app like webtoonz watch one chapter and get to read in entire episode
  20. [R85] WebComics 1/5 · US expensive: I just wanna read manga and only 5 ad episodes are available each day. After that you have to pay…to read the later episode. I look at the gem value and estimated..5$ gem value wont even last an hour of reading. Meaning it cost 5$+ to read on this app hourly. I cant afford that.

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store