K MANGA: iPhone vs Android
K MANGA gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
K MANGA by Kodansha Ltd. is on both the App Store and Google Play. Here are both versions together: downloads, users, revenue, ratings and chart positions, store by store with totals.
Comics FreeK MANGA at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-09-30. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
K MANGA is a free-to-read digital comic platform by Kodansha offering simulpubbed Japanese manga and original series to global readers. The app ranks in the top 15 for both free downloads and grossing revenue across major markets like Germany, Australia, the UK, and the US, indicating strong monetization alongside high user acquisition.
Similar apps: Manga Plus, VIZ Manga, Shonen Jump
App Store
App details
Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v3.0.0, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
K MANGA downloads & installs
Both stores, worldwide. Bands are open; exact numbers are free with an account.
| Store | Downloads / day | Lifetime installs |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone | 100+ | – |
| Google Play | 500+ | 1M+ Measured |
| Total | 1k+ Confidence | 1M+ Confidence |
How this is calculated
Where K MANGA's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend before Apple and Google take their fee.
| Store | Per day | Per month | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| App Store | |||
| Google Play | |||
| Total | Confidence | 100% |
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How K MANGA makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | 100Points | |
| 2 | 400Points | |
| 3 | 2500Points+80Bonus Points | |
| 4 | 800Points | |
| 5 | 800Points + 120Bonus Points | |
| 6 | 100Points+100Bonus Points | |
| 7 | 100Points + 50Bonus Points | |
| 8 | 2500Points+80Bonus Points(New) | |
| 9 | 1600Points | |
| 10 | 100Points+100Bonus Points(New) |
Where it ranks now
Both stores, across every country we track.
Ratings
Both stores. Store data, measured.
| Store | Rating | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
| App Store | 4.6 ★ | 2.9k |
| Google Play | 3.9 ★ | 13k 1.6k written reviews |
| Both stores | 4.0 ★ weighted by ratings | 16k |
What users say about K MANGA
From the 55 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Mostly negative (25% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for good value, and being fun. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and ads. Recent reviews are more positive than earlier ones.
What people like
- Price & subscription: “I think they’re fair prices”
- Fun: “I’ve enjoyed how organized and well polished the translations are”
- Useful: “I love the app because most manga are kid-friendly, so I recommend them to my kids and friends”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “I would pay for a subscription in an instant”
- Ads: “The points system combined with ads is just disgusting”
- Crashes & bugs: “The app doesn't work at all”
- Privacy & data: “This whole system is a SCAM”
About K MANGA
Welcome to K MANGA - the official Kodansha manga app where you can dive into your favorite Kodansha titles every day. With K MANGA, you can immerse yourself in renowned titles such as 'Attack on Titan', 'Ghost in the Shell', 'Fairy Tail', 'Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting Spirits', 'Tokyo Revengers', and many more.
Enjoy reading popular manga, ongoing series available simultaneously in Japan and the US, or explore new original series on K MANGA right from your phone or tablet. Dive into a new story whenever you like. Show your support for your favorite authors by reading the titles through official releases.
Why K MANGA?
- Access to a vast collection of over 500 titles from Kodansha’s Manga Catalog
- More than 60 original manga series available the moment they are published in Japan
- Discover fresh stories from your favorite titles, original series, and continuously added new titles
- Read a new chapter for free every day
- Encompasses a wide range of genres from Action, Romance, Sports, Isekai, Suspense, Drama, Fantasy, and more
- Official service that supports your favorite authors
Explore Famous Kodansha Manga:
- 'Attack on Titan'
- 'Ghost in the Shell'
- 'Fairy Tail'
- 'Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting Spirits'
- 'Tokyo Revengers'
- 'Initial D'
Discover K MANGA Original Series Simulpubbed with Japan:
- 'Don’t Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro'
- 'The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity'
- 'WIND BREAKER'
- 'As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I’ll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World'
- 'Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian'
Explore a diverse array of genres including Action, Romance, Sports, Isekai, Suspense, Outlaws, Drama, Fantasy, Slice of Life, Shojo, and more.
If you're a fan of K MANGA or curious about our latest titles, follow us on X: [https://twitter.com/KMANGA_KODANSHA] - Stay updated on our releases and exciting news!
K MANGA iPhone
K MANGA gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
K MANGA is #47 in Books Grossing in United States and charting in 10 of 30 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
24 Sep 2026
Books GrossingK MANGA on the App Store
App details
K MANGA downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where K MANGA's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in K MANGA before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How K MANGA makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | 100Points | |
| 2 | 400Points | |
| 3 | 2500Points+80Bonus Points | |
| 4 | 800Points | |
| 5 | 800Points + 120Bonus Points | |
| 6 | 100Points+100Bonus Points | |
| 7 | 100Points + 50Bonus Points | |
| 8 | 2500Points+80Bonus Points(New) | |
| 9 | 1600Points | |
| 10 | 100Points+100Bonus Points(New) |
Where it ranks now
Every top chart it appears in across 30 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States | BooksGrossing | #47 |
| United States | BooksFree | #94 |
 India | BooksGrossing | #42 |
| Germany | BooksGrossing | #76 |
| United Kingdom | BooksGrossing | #96 |
 France | BooksGrossing | #67 |
 Japan | BooksFree | #168 |
 Brazil | BooksGrossing | #60 |
 Canada | BooksGrossing | #63 |
 Indonesia | BooksGrossing | #37 |
 Australia | BooksGrossing | #75 |
| Indonesia | BooksFree | #94 |
Apps near K MANGA on the chart
Books Grossing, around #47.
Ratings
App Store, worldwide.
What users say about K MANGA
From the 55 most recent App Store reviews in the US.
Mostly negative (25% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for good value, and being fun. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and ads. Recent reviews are more positive than earlier ones.
What people like
- Price & subscription: “I think they’re fair prices”
- Fun: “I’ve enjoyed how organized and well polished the translations are”
- Useful: “I love the app because most manga are kid-friendly, so I recommend them to my kids and friends”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “I would pay for a subscription in an instant”
- Ads: “The points system combined with ads is just disgusting”
- Crashes & bugs: “The app doesn't work at all”
- Privacy & data: “This whole system is a SCAM”
About K MANGA
Welcome to K MANGA - the official Kodansha manga app where you can dive into your favorite Kodansha titles every day. With K MANGA, you can immerse yourself in renowned titles such as 'Attack on Titan', 'Ghost in the Shell', 'Fairy Tail', 'Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting Spirits', 'Tokyo Revengers', and many more.
Enjoy reading popular manga, ongoing series available simultaneously in Japan and the US, or explore new original series on K MANGA right from your phone or tablet. Dive into a new story whenever you like. Show your support for your favorite authors by reading the titles through official releases.
Why K MANGA?
- Access to a vast collection of over 500 titles from Kodansha’s Manga Catalog
- More than 60 original manga series available the moment they are published in Japan
- Discover fresh stories from your favorite titles, original series, and continuously added new titles
- Read a new chapter for free every day
- Encompasses a wide range of genres from Action, Romance, Sports, Isekai, Suspense, Drama, Fantasy, and more
- Official service that supports your favorite authors
Explore Famous Kodansha Manga:
- 'Attack on Titan'
- 'Ghost in the Shell'
- 'Fairy Tail'
- 'Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting Spirits'
- 'Tokyo Revengers'
- 'Initial D'
Discover K MANGA Original Series Simulpubbed with Japan:
- 'Don’t Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro'
- 'The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity'
- 'WIND BREAKER'
- 'As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I’ll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World'
- 'Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian'
Explore a diverse array of genres including Action, Romance, Sports, Isekai, Suspense, Outlaws, Drama, Fantasy, Slice of Life, Shojo, and more.
If you're a fan of K MANGA or curious about our latest titles, follow us on X: [https://twitter.com/KMANGA_KODANSHA] - Stay updated on our releases and exciting news!
Latest updates
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K MANGA Android
K MANGA gets 1k+ downloads a day worldwide (AppInsider estimate, October 2026, rounded down to a band).
K MANGA is #11 in Comics Grossing on Google Play in United States and charting in 13 of 23 countries we track.
Updated 25 Oct 2026 · rankings refresh through the day
Comics GrossingK MANGA at a glance
AI summary written from our chart and store data, 2026-09-30. It can be wrong: check the numbers above.
K MANGA is a free-to-read digital comic platform by Kodansha offering simulpubbed Japanese manga and original series to global readers. The app ranks in the top 15 for both free downloads and grossing revenue across major markets like Germany, Australia, the UK, and the US, indicating strong monetization alongside high user acquisition.
Similar apps: Manga Plus, VIZ Manga, Shonen Jump
K MANGA on Google Play
App details
Tech stack
Trackers and permissions of build v3.0.0, from the εxodus privacy report (CC BY-SA).
K MANGA downloads
Worldwide, per day, and installs to date. The band is open; the exact number is free with an account.
How this is calculated
Where K MANGA's downloads come from Modelled
Last 30 days: organic search, browsing the store, features and paid ads.
Active users
All platforms, worldwide. Free with an account.
Retention · share of new users still active
Time spent · per daily user
How this is calculated
In-app revenue
Worldwide, what users spend in K MANGA before Apple and Google take their fee.
How this is calculated
Business model: In-app purchase-led
How K MANGA makes money: subscriptions, one-off purchases and ads.
Top in-app purchases · App Store US, most popular first
| 1 | 100Points | |
| 2 | 400Points | |
| 3 | 2500Points+80Bonus Points | |
| 4 | 800Points | |
| 5 | 800Points + 120Bonus Points | |
| 6 | 100Points+100Bonus Points | |
| 7 | 100Points + 50Bonus Points | |
| 8 | 2500Points+80Bonus Points(New) | |
| 9 | 1600Points | |
| 10 | 100Points+100Bonus Points(New) |
Where it ranks on Google Play
Every top 200 chart it appears in across 23 countries.
| Country | Charts | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| United States | ComicsGrossing | #11 |
| United States | ComicsFree | #15 |
| Germany | ComicsFree | #6 |
| United Kingdom | ComicsFree | #10 |
| Germany | ComicsGrossing | #11 |
| United Kingdom | ComicsGrossing | #13 |
| Brazil | ComicsGrossing | #10 |
| Australia | ComicsGrossingComicsFree | #11 |
| Canada | ComicsGrossingComicsFree | #14 |
| Japan | ComicsFree | #43 |
| India | ComicsGrossing | #15 |
| India | ComicsFree | #16 |
| Indonesia | ComicsGrossing | #14 |
 Mexico | ComicsGrossing | #17 |
| Brazil | ComicsFree | #28 |
| Indonesia | ComicsFree | #22 |
 Netherlands | ComicsGrossing | #17 |
 Thailand | ComicsGrossing | #15 |
| Mexico | ComicsFree | #35 |
| Netherlands | ComicsFree | #23 |
 Vietnam | ComicsGrossing | #16 |
| Thailand | ComicsFree | #21 |
| Vietnam | ComicsFree | #21 |
Apps near K MANGA on the chart
Comics Grossing, around #11.
Ratings
Google Play, worldwide.
What users say about K MANGA
From the 118 most recent Google Play reviews in the US.
Users appreciate the extensive manga library and official licensing but strongly criticize the aggressive monetization model involving split chapters and expensive point systems. Technical issues such as login failures, payment errors, and inconsistent account data further degrade the user experience.
Mixed (49% of recent reviews give 4–5 stars). People like it for good value, and few ads. The main complaints are about price and subscriptions, and login and account problems.
What people like
- Price & subscription: “needs a pay for no ads option”
- Ads: “needs a pay for no ads option”
- Ease of use: “it's good and easy to use”
- Features & content: “needs a pay for no ads option”
Common complaints
- Price & subscription: “Too much for just one chapter Cost”
- Login & account: “When I signed up my account no images would load”
- Ads: “Also, to have a pay wall that high the amount of ads should be next to nonexistent”
- Features & content: “Great manga selection, but the pay wall to continue reading is outrageous”
About K MANGA
Enjoy reading popular manga, ongoing series available simultaneously in Japan and the US, or explore new original series on K MANGA right from your phone or tablet. Dive into a new story whenever you like. Show your support for your favorite authors by reading the titles through official releases.
Why K MANGA?
- Access to a vast collection of over 500 titles from Kodansha’s Manga Catalog
- More than 60 original manga series available the moment they are published in Japan
- Discover fresh stories from your favorite titles, original series, and continuously added new titles
- Read a new chapter for free every day
- Encompasses a wide range of genres from Action, Romance, Sports, Isekai, Suspense, Drama, Fantasy, and more
- Official service that supports your favorite authors
Explore Famous Kodansha Manga:
- 'Attack on Titan'
- 'Ghost in the Shell'
- 'Fairy Tail'
- 'Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting Spirits'
- 'Tokyo Revengers'
- 'Initial D'
Discover K MANGA Original Series Simulpubbed with Japan:
- 'Don’t Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro'
- 'The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity'
- 'WIND BREAKER'
- 'As a Reincarnated Aristocrat, I’ll Use My Appraisal Skill to Rise in the World'
- 'Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian'
Explore a diverse array of genres including Action, Romance, Sports, Isekai, Suspense, Outlaws, Drama, Fantasy, Slice of Life, Shojo, and more.
If you're a fan of K MANGA or curious about our latest titles, follow us on X: [https://twitter.com/KMANGA_KODANSHA] - Stay updated on our releases and exciting news!
What's new in 3.4.5
- Some portions of the internal code have been optimized.