Ichaival vs Kotatsu
Side-by-side comparison of two open source alternatives
Ichaival
Features * View and search your LANraragi database * View tags * Read archives * Bookmark archives to keep track of your current page * Sort archives by date (requires archives to be tagged with the DateAdded plugin) * View dual pages in landscape mode
Kotatsu
Kotatsu is a free and open source manga reader for Android. **Main Features:** - Online manga catalogs (with 1100+ manga sources) - Search manga by name, genres, and more filters - Favorites organized by user-defined categories - Reading history, bookmarks, and incognito mode support - Download manga and read it offline. Third-party CBZ archives are also supported - Clean and convenient Material You UI, optimized for phones, tablets, and desktop - Standard and Webtoon-optimized customizable reader, gesture support on reading interface - Notifications about new chapters with updates feed, manga recommendations (with filters) - Integration with manga tracking services: Shikimori, AniList, MyAnimeList, Kitsu - Password / fingerprint-protected access to the app - Automatically sync app data with other devices on the same account - Support for older devices running Android 5+
| Feature | Ichaival | Kotatsu |
|---|---|---|
| License | GPL-3.0-or-later | GPL-3.0-or-later |
| Install sources | F-DroidGitHub | F-DroidGitHub |
| Categories | NotesMedia PlayerEbook ReaderVideo | NotesMedia PlayerEbook ReaderVideo |
| Features | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking | Ad-FreeOpen SourceNo Tracking |
| Platforms | Android | Android |
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