The comics are absolutely amazing. But, the coin system really makes it difficult to be able to read the next episode when 1. you have to buy the coins yourself, 2. younger generations don't have the advantage of buying the coins, 3. makes it really annoying going to the struggle of getting free coins, and it just doesn't feel the same as the webtoon app as being able to read ANY comic for free and at least waiting for a week for the next episode, plus being able to support the creators.
Reviews for Lezhin Comics – Daily Releases
It has amazing comics & all different kinds of genres! But what's the point of that if you can only read two episode of a comic without paying coins. Some of them update daily, but after a while it all of a sudden stops doing that & goes back to being locked. If it did the thing webtoon does (update once a week, but if you want to get it earlier you pay coins), if it did that it would honestly be a bit better than webtoon.
The coin process is a bit confusing and the only way to get a good amount of coins would be to play games or buy things online consistently. It's troublesome and tiring for the most part. I can't really enjoy the experience of reading some of my favorite comics without needing more coins. Plus, the comics that become free with time are kinda boring to say the least. Otherwise the app is pretty enjoyable.
The first episode is free, every one after that is 3 coins. Not so bad, except I need around 150 coins to unlock the full series and, checking the cost of coins, 130 of them are $30. I've spent more than $15 less on physical, newly-released books, to think I'd have to spend $35 in total on one story? It's ridiculous. Either implement a viable ad system that doesn't require you to charge extortionate amounts or expect to never gain more than a few users. Damn shame.
I can't believe I'm saying this, but I think I'd rather have ads shamelessly plastered all over the app than this horrible and sketchy Tapjoy thing just to get a few "free" coins. It makes me feel like my phone is going to catch a virus. Plus, the payment system seems kind of weird and bit pricey for my tastes. I know it's to pay the comic artists, but at least put up ads or something to help discount the coin prices. If i gotta pay, I want to feel like I'm not.
Saw an ad for a comic, thought it looked interesting, figured I'd check it out. I get into it and I can't read any further than the second chapter. Alright, that's cool, I'll come back tomorrow when the next one unlocks... except it doesn't. Only select comics have daily progression, everything else has to be bought with coins, which either have to be purchased with tangible funds or earned in the unreliable and frankly rather broken free coins system. All in all not a very good deal
I really like the comics that are offered. My problem is the fact that it just costs too much to read. The free coin zone also just takes too much time with little reward at the end. Also, the points should be redeemed for coins instead of just getting discounts. My feedback to you is to make comics timed like the ones on the website. You can expand the waiting period to a week. Basically, use the same system as Webtoon. This way the people who can't afford to buy the coins can read.
I love the app. It has plenty to read and event for free chapters. However, the experience has dampen since they removed Debit Cards from the payment method. I don't have a Credit Card or PayPal so the only why that I can pay for coins is through Debit Card. So, as of now, I can't buy anything anymore. I really hope you will allow Debit Card use again.
Other webtoon apps like INKR & Tapas include a comment section for each chapter and I wish Lezhin did too. It's nice to be able to interact with other readers each week. There should be a points only purchase option in the coin store. Something like "use 500 points to buy 50 coins" or something. It could be a membership only exclusive. Add ability to bookmark or mark chapters as Favorite. Add discount for chapters purchased in bulk, like 10% off. Could be a membership only exclusive
For you to get access for any of the chapters, you have to pay for coins to unlock chapters. To me, who ever made this app, they are one, money hungry and two, haven't thought about their life choices very carefully. They are going to be pissing off a lot of people, especially those who fell for this on ads. I found out about this on a YouTube ad and became interested, but didn't realize that I have to pay for chapters of a story that I wanted to read. I am very disappointed and hope that the developer(s) have some sense reading this.