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Tappytoon Comics & Novels vs Tapas

Tappytoon Comics & Novels 4.3★ · Free + IAP 65
Winner Tapas
Tapas 4.6★ · Free + IAP 70

Tapas has a slight edge due to its larger content library and more stable app experience, despite both platforms facing similar complaints about their payment models.

Full reviews: Tappytoon Comics & Novels · Tapas

Both Tappytoon and Tapas offer a wide selection of comics and novels, but users frequently criticize their expensive coin/ink systems and limited free content. Tapas generally provides a more stable user experience and a broader library, while Tappytoon struggles with more frequent app crashes and payment issues.

Head to head

Content Library & Variety edge: TapasR5R14R18R29
Tappytoon Comics & Novels Tappytoon offers an amazing selection of comics and original artwork, including some titles from SPOTTOON R5. Users appreciate the variety of stories and art styles, though some wish for more unique art styles beyond the prevalent ones R14R18. They also note a good selection of BL (Boy's Love) titles R18R29.
Tapas Tapas is praised for its huge variety of genres, comics, and novels, with users finding many good books to read . Some users even prefer Tapas over Webtoon for its content . The platform is noted for having both independent creators and official works .
Pricing & Value (Coin/Ink System) tieR2R4R9R10
Tappytoon Comics & Novels Tappytoon users consistently complain about the high cost of points/coins, with many stating that most episodes require payment after the first few free ones R2R4R9R10. Some find 300-400 points for one chapter to be too much R10. While there are ways to earn points through daily check-ins and ads, users find it time-consuming and insufficient R17R25.
Tapas Tapas also faces significant criticism for its 'ink' system, with users feeling that nearly all stories require payment after a few free chapters R72R81. The cost can be very high, with one user estimating nearly $200 to read a 600+ chapter series . Earning free ink through games or web activities is often described as a brutal grind, time-consuming, buggy, or simply not working R72. Some users report being charged more than the listed price for ink R75R78.
App Reliability & Bugs edge: Tappytoon Comics & NovelsR3R30R31R49
Tappytoon Comics & Novels Tappytoon users report frequent app crashes, with the app getting stuck on a black loading screen R31. Some experience issues with ads breaking the app R3 or payment methods not working, specifically PayPal R30. There are also reports of purchased chapters becoming locked again R49 and login information not being saved .
Tapas Tapas users also encounter various bugs, including the app not opening or exiting unexpectedly . A common issue is the 'WUF' (Wait Until Free) page not loading properly . Users report ink disappearing from their accounts without being spent . Payment issues include the app taking money without delivering ink and incorrect charges R75R78. Ads for earning ink are often broken or don't grant rewards . Some users are frustrated by accidental chapter unlocks due to sensitive swipe gestures .
User Experience & Features tieR5R18R24R26
Tappytoon Comics & Novels Tappytoon is praised for its high-quality graphics and pictures R24 and not having annoying pop-up review requests R5. However, users dislike the lack of a comment section and the inability to jump directly to new chapters . There are also complaints about the 'Time Till Free' (TTF) system only offering one episode a day R18R26. Some users report issues with registration, such as a keypad not disappearing .
Tapas Tapas offers a modern UI and features like 'Wait Until Free' (WUF) . However, users are frustrated by pop-up ads, including malicious ones that redirect to scam websites, even within paid chapters . The lack of an easy way to block malicious commenters is also a concern . Users desire more settings, such as an on/off switch for swipe gestures , and a way to permanently own purchased comics/novels . Some report fake engagement, like chapters being liked without user action .
Customer Support & Trust tieR7R10R13R64
Tappytoon Comics & Novels Tappytoon's customer service is described as unhelpful, having an attitude, and mocking users when issues are raised R13. Developers' responses to comments are perceived as not genuine R10. There are reports of the app charging extra money and preventing app downloads/updates due to 'owed money' R7.
Tapas Tapas users report receiving no help from the support team, with issues going unresolved for weeks R64. Customer support through Offerwall is sometimes ineffective, with users not receiving earned ink despite providing proof . Concerns about the company's ethics are raised, citing its ownership by Kakao, which is accused of protecting predators, gaming artists, and having poor employee relations . There are also reports of rape-centered ads being shown repeatedly despite user reports, and the contact link being disabled .
Pick Tappytoon Comics & Novels if

You prioritize high-quality graphics and original artwork, and you are willing to navigate a potentially buggy app with expensive paywalls R5R24. You might find the pricing reasonable for specific stories you enjoy .

Pick Tapas if

You want access to a very large and diverse library of comics and novels, including both independent and official works . You are prepared to deal with a costly ink system and potentially buggy free ink earning methods R72.

Evidence note: Both apps have a free + IAP model, and the majority of negative reviews for both stem from the cost of reading and the difficulty of earning free currency. The issues with app reliability and customer support are also prevalent for both, making a clear distinction difficult in some areas.

Frequently asked

Is Tappytoon Comics & Novels free to read?
Tappytoon Comics & Novels is a 'Free + IAP' app, but most users report that only the first few episodes of a story are free, with subsequent chapters requiring payment via points or coins R4R9. While there are options to earn points through daily check-ins, ads, or tasks, many find these methods insufficient and time-consuming R17R25.
How much does it cost to read on Tapas?
On Tapas, the first few chapters (often around five) of most books are free, but you need 'ink' to unlock the rest R72R81. Users report that the cost can be substantial, with one estimating nearly $200 to read a 600+ chapter series . Ink can be purchased with real money, but some users report being charged more than the listed price R75R78.
Do Tappytoon and Tapas have free episodes?
Both Tappytoon and Tapas offer a limited number of free episodes, typically the first few chapters of a series (R4, R9, , for Tappytoon; R72, R81, for Tapas). Both apps also have 'Wait Until Free' or 'Time Till Free' features that allow users to unlock episodes over time, though Tappytoon's is often limited to one episode per day R18R26 and Tapas's WUF page sometimes has loading issues .

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R5] Tappytoon Comics & Novels 5/5 · US Great comics and artwork: I don’t remember how long ago I’ve downloaded Tappytoons but I appreciate that they’ve never asked me to review their app. That pop up is annoying. I would probably say I’ve downloaded this app maybe 3/4 years ago. The artwork is amazing and the comics are original. I love that they even got some comics from SPOTTOON when they stopped continuing stories. I love when they
  2. [R14] Tappytoon Comics & Novels 4/5 · US It's a good app! But mostly the same artstyle for EVERYTHING: I personally enjoy this app with it's variety of stories, but it the style gets to a point-yn? I would like to see some more unique artstyles but I have other reading apps so it's ok!!
  3. [R18] Tappytoon Comics & Novels 3/5 · US It’s good but i’d change a bit.: Pros: • The stories are really good and very interesting. • i like the art for everything! • i like the amount of BL’s on here 🤤 Cons: • i dislike how you only get an episode A DAY on the TTF (Time Till Free). • there are not many BL’s on TTF. • the ones that I do want to read, you only get the first episode, and then you have to pay for the rest. • coins a
  4. [R29] Tappytoon Comics & Novels 5/5 · US He might bite: This is such a good BL!! I really like it and i recommend you read it!!
  5. [R2] Tappytoon Comics & Novels 4/5 · US Tappytoon: It’s a amazing app and there is many incredible comics on here but why I gave it a 4 star rating is because it’s uses a lot of points to read only one comic and that takes a lot of money to get points so that’s why, but overall I love this app!
  6. [R4] Tappytoon Comics & Novels 1/5 · US Pay to read: Not good- expensive This is a pay to read platform. I looked at dozens of titles and each required u to pay to move past a certain amount of episodes. Like 3 are free. Do NOT use this platform. There are some that have actually free stories
  7. [R9] Tappytoon Comics & Novels 3/5 · US Coins: I do like it it’s just that we need to pay money to continue I story almost every time besides the first episode.
  8. [R10] Tappytoon Comics & Novels 1/5 · US terrible: when the developers respond to these comments, it’s not genuine. You can only read one or three pages, then you have to buy stuff. 300 points for one page is way too much, it’s like they don’t want people to even use their app.
  9. [R3] Tappytoon Comics & Novels 3/5 · US Ads: Seems like every other week a new ad comes along and breaks the app.
  10. [R30] Tappytoon Comics & Novels 3/5 · US The payment method sucks: As much as I love the story’s and try so so so hard to buy coins or to make a subscription the payment method here sucks so hard for 1 it’s only by PayPal and for some the try my hardest to use PayPal i never liked it but I try anyways it don’t work at all even when I think it already charge me it just resets my whole page and make me start over 5 times and every time I s
  11. [R31] Tappytoon Comics & Novels 1/5 · US App won’t open??: Every time I try to open the app it’s stuck on the first black screen with the mascot on it. I waited for half an hour and still no change. Please fix.
  12. [R49] Tappytoon Comics & Novels 1/5 · US Waste of money: Wasted money on points to unlock chapters for the chapters to go back to being locked, won’t ever waste money on an app like this again.
  13. [R24] Tappytoon Comics & Novels 3/5 · US Amazing: All the graphics and pictures are in a high quality but it’s kinda too expensive for a big reader like me
  14. [R26] Tappytoon Comics & Novels 4/5 · US Soo good: It is so good other than having to wait like a day for a new episode
  15. [R7] Tappytoon Comics & Novels 1/5 · US SCAM: THIS APP CHARGED ME EXTRA MONEY AND IS NOT LETTING ME DOWNLOAD OR UPDATE ANY OF MY APPS BECAUSE I “OWE MONEY”
  16. [R13] Tappytoon Comics & Novels 1/5 · US Horrible staff: Compared to other platforms this one is nothing special. There’s more uncensored and adult titles offered on the big L. There’s lots of stories on this platform with paltry excuses for translations with errors and ugly formatting. If you raise any kind of issue be it technical or otherwise customer service has an attitude and will never help you. Expect to have them run around the
  17. [R64] Tapas 1/5 · US No help: I have written to the tapas team multiple times about a problem and no one has reached out to me. It’s been almost two weeks now….
  18. [R17] Tappytoon Comics & Novels 4/5 · US Good selection and price friendly: They have a good selection of series and if you remember to check in daily, you can accumulate points to get a chapter decently quick, in addition the free ads can help as well. Sometimes free tickets are given out so you get to discover new series
  19. [R25] Tappytoon Comics & Novels 1/5 · US Had potential: If only they ran a service like WEBTOON where you are able to view a comics episode every week for free then this app would be more then five stars but due to the fact that everything is money and you have to complete quests that are either time consuming or sketchy for measly points then just because I can’t give it a zero it deserves a one. This app has potential but it’s throwing
  20. [R72] Tapas 3/5 · US READ BEFORE YOU GET: So basically, for 99.99% of the books the first five chapters are free but then you need ink to unlock the rest. And there are three ways to win ink: Give money, download and play the games they say, or do the web activities. And im not giving any money so i decided to do the other two options. But guess what? THEY DONT WORK. SO NOW IM DELETING THIS APP BC I CANT READ ANY BOOK
  21. [R75] Tapas 3/5 · US Getting charged 3x more: So I have not had trouble till now that’s why it’s 3 stars, charging me 4.99 but on my card it’s being charged 19.99 idk what’s going on but this is ridiculous it’s happened 2 times already
  22. [R78] Tapas 3/5 · US love but takes more money than listed: love tapas but the only issue would be when buying the ink the prices say 19.99 but it charged me 60$ this has happened on multiple occasions
  23. [R81] Tapas 3/5 · US Locks too many episodes: I like the app, I just don’t like how new episodes are locked and I have to pay money for ink. Even if I try to get free ink, it’s some bogus stuff that doesn’t even give me the ink. I get you need to get ink to pay creators for their stories, but I feel like only having a certain amount of episodes free just takes away from my excitement of reading the stories.

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