App for reading manga?

Aerozord · 03-27-2014, 11:11 PM

My physical book collection has gotten to the point I no longer have the space for it. Most of which is manga. Since I now have an ipad I was considering getting primarily digital copies. My main issue however is I want them actually downloaded onto the tablet so I dont have to rely on wi-fi. I have yet to find an app that lets me do that so I was hoping you guys know of ones.

phil_ · 03-27-2014, 11:35 PM

An internet browser plus SC Viewer. Neither is the ideal solution that makes the angels sing, but SC Viewer is small and fast and I like it, and I can't comment on why you should use your browser for comics because reasons.

Aerozord · 03-27-2014, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by phil_

An internet browser plus SC Viewer. Neither is the ideal solution that makes the angels sing, but SC Viewer is small and fast and I like it, and I can't comment on why you should use your browser for comics because reasons.

what good is an internet browser if I dont have internet access though?

phil_ · 03-28-2014, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Aerozord

what good is an internet browser if I dont have internet access though?

It tends to have a better selection than your local library or bookstores. And I don't think most libraries and bookstores lend/sell digital manga, though I could be wrong.

You don't need both at the same time, which I guess I wasn't clear about. First you need an internet browser, then you use SC Viewer. SC Viewer doesn't need an internet connection.

Edit: Oh, wow. I just started looking into this, and you don't even have access to the file system on an ipad. I didn't know your problem was that bad. I guess you can't just store comics on this thing, at least not as easily as with an android device. Sorry, it seems I didn't really understand the question from the start.

MuMu · 03-28-2014, 11:18 AM

I've been using Pocket Manga. It has some ads(And a little bug where they get displayed non-stop - if this happens exit and enter it again) but plenty of options for downloads and the pages go into your SD.

There are also some legitimate options coming out, like Yen Press, Manga Box and Comic Walker.

Also Comics if you're interested in some western once in a while.

MuMu · 03-28-2014, 01:41 PM

I also just noticed he was talking about iOS but I think those apps are available for both OS.

Aerozord · 03-28-2014, 01:54 PM

I should specify, I want to buy the manga because I believe in supporting series you like. But I want to be able to access what I have bought even when not connected to the internet

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Originally Posted by MuMu

There are also some legitimate options coming out, like Yen Press, Manga Box and Comic Walker.

Also Comics if you're interested in some western once in a while.

was having trouble finding definitive answers, do these require internet access?

MuMu · 03-28-2014, 02:36 PM

The only legitimate one I use is Comics, sorry. It does support downloading and reading later tho.

But reading the descriptions, Yen Press seems to be about buying, downloading and reading later.

Locke cole · 03-28-2014, 05:14 PM

I don't suppose there's any way for an app like that to put in volumes you've physically bought?

PyrosNine · 04-08-2014, 02:58 PM

If Manga is in picture form (jpg or whatever), and in carefully ordered folders, most E-readers can read manga like a book. I've had no problems with Moon+ reader.

Also, calibre (a windows program) can convert a cbr or a pdf into another ebook format for reading using an ebook reader like Moon+ or Kindle reader.

03-27-2014, 11:11 PM	#1
Aerozord So we are clear Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Former murder capital of the world Posts: 13,824	App for reading manga? My physical book collection has gotten to the point I no longer have the space for it. Most of which is manga. Since I now have an ipad I was considering getting primarily digital copies. My main issue however is I want them actually downloaded onto the tablet so I dont have to rely on wi-fi. I have yet to find an app that lets me do that so I was hoping you guys know of ones. __________________ "don't hate me for being a heterosexual white guy disparaging slacktivism, hate me for all those murders I've done." Last edited by Aerozord; 03-27-2014 at 11:13 PM.

03-27-2014, 11:35 PM	#2
phil_ Just sleeping Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: At home, probably in bed. Posts: 6,482	An internet browser plus SC Viewer. Neither is the ideal solution that makes the angels sing, but SC Viewer is small and fast and I like it, and I can't comment on why you should use your browser for comics because reasons. __________________ Be T-Rexcellent to each other, tako.

04-08-2014, 02:58 PM	#10
PyrosNine Zettai Hero Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: A figment of my own imagination Posts: 6,103	If Manga is in picture form (jpg or whatever), and in carefully ordered folders, most E-readers can read manga like a book. I've had no problems with Moon+ reader. Also, calibre (a windows program) can convert a cbr or a pdf into another ebook format for reading using an ebook reader like Moon+ or Kindle reader. __________________ Pyrosnine.blogspot.com: An experimental blog of writing. Updated possibly daily. Possibly. A fair chance. Current Works for reading: War Between them, Karma Police. PyrosNine: Weirdo Magnet Extraordinaire!

03-28-2014, 11:18 AM	#5
MuMu Rocky Wrench Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Rio Posts: 1,197	I've been using Pocket Manga. It has some ads(And a little bug where they get displayed non-stop - if this happens exit and enter it again) but plenty of options for downloads and the pages go into your SD. There are also some legitimate options coming out, like Yen Press, Manga Box and Comic Walker. Also Comics if you're interested in some western once in a while.

03-28-2014, 01:41 PM	#6
MuMu Rocky Wrench Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Rio Posts: 1,197	I also just noticed he was talking about iOS but I think those apps are available for both OS.

03-28-2014, 02:36 PM	#8
MuMu Rocky Wrench Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Rio Posts: 1,197	The only legitimate one I use is Comics, sorry. It does support downloading and reading later tho. But reading the descriptions, Yen Press seems to be about buying, downloading and reading later.