I have a subscription on an iOS device, and after signing in to the Google app, it allows me to use my subscription here too. However, the Google app isn't as good as the iOS one, which tracks the series you've read and creates a separate list on the home screen so you can easily see which series have been updated and what you last read. Although the subscription transferred after sign-in, my reading history didn't. I will increase my rating if they can sync accounts across all devices.
Matt Davis
The amount of manga I read every month definitely pays for itself. it's easier than using free websites, and less spammy and ad ridden. could use a bigger selection. I'm forgetting a lot of things I used to read on my phone because they're simply not available. but still a good selection. definitely worth the minimal payment a month. saved me many a time from severe boredom.
Clay Garrett
Severely lacking in features. No bookmarking, "continue reading" does not persist between devices meaning all progress is lost on a new phone, no way to remove anything from your "continue reading" if you don't like it, search is only A-Z (no sorting by genre, artist, included in subscription, etc). Price is good but I'd easily pay a few bucks more for a proper app with these features.
A Google user
The subscription service is cool and I love the idea, but the actual manga reader in the app is lacking a lot. Would really like a way to keep a list of manga I'm reading, and customization for the reader party of the app. Like scrolling instead of just one page at a time or other ways to make it feel better to read on a phone. I love Shonen Jump, but I'm not sure huge fan of their app.... Yet....
A Google user
It works, but not as good as it's less legit competitors. I really want to support Shonen Jump, but the app doesn't allow my preferred reading style. (can't change page turning options or set it to scroll to next page). Landscape orientation also forces you into a two page screen. Tachiyomi is still the way to go. I will still buy a membership just to support them, but I really hope they improve the app. It doesn't even allow my tablet to install it. The chapters are always one week behind less legit releases. However, the app and membership is an extremely good value if you don't mind the restrictive reading style. It's a good app, give it a try.
JayStar
The subscription is an absolutely amazing deal, would absolutely go up to 5 stars if they were to just add a few features and changes. It feels weird that there isn't a favorite feature, so you can't add manga to it for if you want to read it later. I don't like that in order to download chapters, you HAVE to select every chapter individually, instead of being able to mass select chapters. The zooming when reading is really awkward. Also, add the ability to view 2-page spread art at once
Trinity
The app has an extensive list of manga for an affordable price, though I wish there was the option of a yearly subscription. Other than there not being a yearly subscription option, which is a minor nitpick, I only have two other complaints. The first is the lack of targeted zooming. I'm either looking at the "page" awkwardly or it's beamed directly in my eye holes. The second is the transition page. it just seems clunky every time I go to another chapter (again, minor). Overall, I like the app.
A Google user
It's great, when it works, but half the time, it malfunctions; it'll suddenly freeze or crash, it'll keep me signed in but deny me accesses to the content as though I weren't, etc. Additionally, there's no function for syncing across multiple devices nor even between the app and the website. I have to make a mental note if where I am when I leave my computer so that I can continue reading from my phone. Lastly, the bookmark feature is only useful for the current chapter, which is pointless.
Wes Iliff
I've been a subscriber for years, and the new manga available is amazing. I've been trumpeting it on every platform available... but come this update, I can't recommend it anymore. There is no search function, no way to add a favorite, no way to bookmark, no way to show you've read a chapter. There's a giant backlog and no good way to read through it. These are basic functions in every reader app, including Crunchyroll. I want this to succeed, but for me, it's unusable right now.
A Google user
Would be great with tweaks, but is missing essential features that are offered at even the lowest of 3rd party sites/apps. There is no "favorites" option where you can easily access and keep track of manga you read. You have to just remember what chapter you read previously, so if you read multiple manga at a time, it's easy to lose track. There's no search function. you have to find whatever manga you want to read through an alphabetical list. Plus they limit downloads even when you pay.
