# VIZ Manga

> Official from Japan

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id421486286](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id421486286)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id421486286`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** VIZ Media, LLC
- **Category:** Books
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (73,368 ratings)
- **Version:** 7.6.15
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-28
- **First published:** 2011-05-02
- **Size:** 42 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/viz-manga/id421486286)
- **Website:** [http://www.viz.com/apps](http://www.viz.com/apps)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.viz.com/privacy](http://www.viz.com/privacy)

## Description

VIZ Manga is the premier manga library with legendary creators across every interest, released the same day as Japan. Beloved series include Komi Can't Communicate, Uzumaki, Inuyasha, Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead, Nana, Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, Kimi ni Todoke, Call of the Night, The King’s Beast, Ima Koi: Now I’m in Love, and more. World-renowned creators such as Junji Ito, Rumiko Takahashi, Taiyo Matsumoto, and Kazuo Umezz are featured, offering a diverse catalog for every fan.

Latest chapters are released weekly and are available the same day as Japan. Read on the go with an advanced reader that supports landscape two-page spreads, offline reading, and cross-device sync. A subscription unlocks the full library (10,000+ chapters) for $1.99/month with a 7-day free trial. Marvel Manga titles and more await, with account-based syncing to keep your place across devices.

## Rankings

- #4,652 — Overall
- #6 — The Best Comic Book Apps
- #15 — Essential Book Apps
- #13 — manga
- #28 — comic

## Review summary

Users repeatedly praise Viz Manga for its value, broad title catalog, offline reading, and flexible viewing, making it a top pick for manga fans. However, recurring issues around sign-up/purchase friction, unclear subscription access, a daily chapter limit, content gaps, and limited subgenre search temper the experience. Overall, the app is favored for value and selection but suffers from onboarding and access challenges that affect seamless use.

### Pros

- Affordable price and strong value for money (e.g., a few dollars per month, described as a good deal).
- Large catalog with a wide selection of titles.
- Offline reading support for downloaded manga.
- Flexible reading experience with vertical/horizontal modes and features to follow/discover titles.
- Generally positive reception of the app's quality and usefulness as a manga reader.

### Cons

- Frequent account creation and in-app purchase issues that block or complicate usage.
- Subscription model confusion where access to chapters can be inconsistent or require additional per-volume purchases.
- 100 chapters per day limit is frustrating for heavy readers.
- Content gaps where some titles or chapters are missing even for subscribers.
- Limited search options for subgenres (no granular search like yaoi or Office Romance).

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id421486286)