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WEBTOON vs WebComics

WEBTOON 4.8★ · Free + IAP 75
Winner WEBTOON
WebComics 4.8★ · Free + IAP 55

WEBTOON is the better choice for its vast content library and generally smoother user experience, despite recent issues with ads and monetization, while WebComics struggles with a more aggressive paywall and technical glitches.

Full reviews: WEBTOON · WebComics

WEBTOON offers a massive selection of comics and generally positive reading experience, though users are increasingly frustrated by aggressive ads and monetization. WebComics also has good content but is plagued by a more restrictive paywall, frequent ads, and various technical issues.

Head to head

Content Library & Variety edge: WEBTOONR8R11R23R29
WEBTOON WEBTOON is praised for its extensive and diverse collection of stories across many genres, including LGBTQ+ friendly content, with users finding many 'amazing storys and artists' and 'hidden gems' R8R11R29. Some users appreciate the ability to 'pick out whatever one that you really wanna watch' R23.
WebComics WebComics also offers a good selection of comics, with users highlighting 'amazing' stories, especially BL mangas, and a strong collection of Chinese comics . However, some note that certain comics are 'overly censored' .
Monetization & Ads edge: WEBTOONR3R5R9R10
WEBTOON WEBTOON users are increasingly frustrated by aggressive and frequent ads, including unskippable video ads that block content, and ads between every chapter R3R5R16R17. The coin system is criticized for being expensive, for coins expiring, and for locking episodes behind paywalls, making it 'not free' R9R10R13R15.
WebComics WebComics is heavily criticized for its 'money hungry' approach, requiring users to watch 'a million ads' or pay for gems to read chapters . Users report subscriptions don't remove ads, and gems are hard to earn, making it 'too expensive' R67R73.
Ease of Use & Reliability edge: WEBTOONR1R3R6R7
WEBTOON WEBTOON's app generally 'functions well' R3, with users appreciating the ability to read at their own pace and the smooth swiping . However, recent updates have introduced significant issues: the app is 'very buggy' on iPads, freezing or crashing R6, users report login problems and not receiving confirmation emails R1R7, accounts getting reset , and a 'horrible' new UI that makes navigation difficult and buries old comics . Downloading on iOS is also described as 'trash' .
WebComics WebComics has issues with navigation, including menus not disappearing on iPad, making reading frustrating , and no easy swipe to the next chapter . Users also report being 'stuck' on locked chapter screens . The app is prone to crashing, drains battery, and makes phones overheat . Some users experience problems with purchased content not syncing R79 and images not showing up . There are also complaints about the removal of Facebook login and general unreliability .
Unique Features & Experience edge: WEBTOONR23R28R29R41
WEBTOON WEBTOON offers features like 'voiced episodes,' though users are disappointed by their recent removal R28. The app allows users to 'play games and coins' R23 and provides a 'My' section for personalized content R41. Users enjoy the comment sections R29. Some wish for a search bar or the ability to make their own comics or filter completed stories .
WebComics WebComics used to have a subscription model but switched to a gem system, which users dislike R67. There are complaints about comics being out of date and difficulty finding specific titles . The app is criticized for 'overly censored comics' and some users wish for 'more adult scenes' .
Pick WEBTOON if

You want access to a massive and diverse library of webcomics, including LGBTQ+ friendly content, and are willing to tolerate an increasing number of ads and a sometimes buggy interface for the breadth of content R11R29R41.

Pick WebComics if

You are specifically looking for a large collection of Chinese comics or BL mangas and are prepared to navigate a very aggressive monetization model with frequent ads and expensive in-app purchases R78.

Evidence note: Both apps have a significant number of negative reviews related to monetization and ads, but WebComics' reviews indicate a more severe and pervasive issue with its paywall and gem system, often rendering the app unusable for free users. WEBTOON's issues are more recent and relate to a decline in user experience over time.

Frequently asked

Is WEBTOON truly free to use?
WEBTOON is free to download and offers many free episodes, but users report increasing paywalls for new episodes, expiring free coins, and aggressive ads that make it feel 'not free' R9R10R13R15.
How much does WebComics cost?
WebComics operates on a 'gem' system, with users reporting that chapters cost multiple gems and that a monthly subscription can be as high as $100 or more, with some purchases not syncing R67R73R78R79.
Are there many ads in WEBTOON?
Yes, WEBTOON users frequently complain about an increasing number of aggressive ads, including unskippable video ads that block content, ads between chapters, and pop-ups R3R5R16R17.

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. [R8] WEBTOON 5/5 · US I fricking love it: This app got me back into reading and it has different categorys if shorts witch is a great b Plus 😁
  2. [R11] WEBTOON 5/5 · US AMAZING APP: I love this app! I’ve had it for a while now and it never disappoints me with its amazing story’s and artists! There are so many story’s and all kinds of them to. It doesn’t matter what genre and/or art style you like there is always a perfect story for you if you’re willing to read it!
  3. [R23] WEBTOON 5/5 · US Best read manga ever: I love their designs are and I love how they have every single section that you really need and you can pick out whatever one that you really wanna watch and I love how you can play games and coins. I just love it so guys download WEBTOON.
  4. [R29] WEBTOON 5/5 · US Amazing!!!!!!: Absolutely amazing!!! This is one of the best reading ever. I never really read before Webtoon because I never seemed to have the time or energy to get up and get a book. So this helped tons I read everyday now for multiple hours. The amount of genres there are is insane! All are awesome and so cool. I also love the fact it is LGBTQ+ friendly. And also the comments on the end of cha
  5. [R3] WEBTOON 3/5 · US Too many ads: App functions well overall and there are a lot of gems on here (and a lot that aren’t, but that’s okay). However, the ads have been getting more and more aggressive over time, making you jump through lots of different screens to get to the end, popping up on their own so you accidentally click them when trying to advance chapters, etc. I’m considering not using the app anymore due to
  6. [R5] WEBTOON 4/5 · US i really like it BUT: there are ads after you get to a certain point in a comic between every chapter but other than that i really like it! there are lots of great stories and amazing art and such so i highly recommend
  7. [R9] WEBTOON 3/5 · US It’s good but DEFINITELY not free: You have to pay for more episodes😬😬🌝🌝
  8. [R10] WEBTOON 1/5 · US horrible: Horrible para que tengo que pagar por leer? para eso los descargo en telegram , quien va a pagar por leer no me gusto
  9. [R1] WEBTOON 1/5 · US Log in requirement?: Why is there suddenly a requirement to link your account with google / social media after years of not needing one? After all that’s come out about larger sites and social medias tracking and selling user information, im really disappointed to see webtoon trying to also capitalize on user information by forcing users to link an account to save and support their favorite seri
  10. [R6] WEBTOON 3/5 · US The app is very buggy on my iPad: The WEBTOON app is extremely buggy on my iPad. It randomly freezes or crashes, even though I’m using an M5 iPad, which is more than powerful enough to run the app.
  11. [R7] WEBTOON 1/5 · US Annoying sign up process: Signing up for an account is annoying and I didn’t even get the account confirmation email
  12. [R28] WEBTOON 1/5 · US WHERE DID THE VOICED EPISODES GO???: i love watching webtoon, it’s very fun and entertaining, it’s more fun to watch than read. and today i clicked on the app to see on one of my FAVORITE webtoon boy loves, the watch tab was GONE. i am very disappointed, aggravated, and annoyed. i will not use this anymore. starting a riot on tiktok and twitter and facebook as we speak
  13. [R41] WEBTOON 5/5 · US Amazing!: I love absolutely love Webtoon! It’s an amazing app with so many perks, and I’d love to share my favorite and least favorite things about it. For starters, there are so many different novels, you can search for practically anything on Webtoon! There are also age limits and disclaimers that make it safe as well. Some things I personally like about Webtoon is the buttons at the bottom o
  14. [R13] WEBTOON 2/5 · US Coin: Hate how it gives 5 free coins for reading a chapter, but it can expire, which is redundant for even doing it in the first place. What a scam. The comic and format is good by itself, but stop being scummy.
  15. [R15] WEBTOON 3/5 · US Decent App but Not Worth Premium: I’ve been using this app for a while. It’s not an awful experience by any means. The interface isn’t too bad beyond being constantly spammed with pop ups about stories one couldn’t bring themselves to care about. However, I strongly urge everyone to avoid buying premium. It’s wholly not worth it. The “benefits” are negligible to say the least and if you want to re
  16. [R67] WebComics 2/5 · US No more subscription model: They switched it to a gem system. I still tried it because they still had subscriptions but I would still need to purchase gems to read more. Just left a bad taste in my mouth.
  17. [R73] WebComics 1/5 · US Scam: Do not use they charge you even if you don’t use it and have deleted it
  18. [R78] WebComics 3/5 · US Too expensive: I LOVE the comics very much and the amazing stories, but paying over 50$ go every comic and some aren’t even finished is ridiculous, I read about 6 comics costing over 20$+ just for half the story not finished yet. Please maybe consider making the chapters cheaper or having daily rewards for readers, or do better monthly premium rewards/benefits.
  19. [R79] WebComics 1/5 · US Scam/rip off: I had just found the divine ring descends the strongest Otherworld her this morning, wanting to read the entirety of what’s available I went to the website for this app via my PC. I then bought all the chapters they had available which is 31 come to find out the 31st is not available unless you have it on your phone via the app so I install the app then login using the exact same log
  20. [R16] WEBTOON 1/5 · US Ads: Your ads are corny as hell never downloading ts✌️💔 get yo bullshi off my phone
  21. [R17] WEBTOON 5/5 · US Good: It has nerd and jock

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