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Panels vs ReadEra: catalog facts
Panels	ReadEra
Freemium Free to download; some features and store comics cost extra.	Free Free to download and use without ads, according to the developer.
macOS, iOS	Android, iOS
Opens CBR, CBZ, 7z, PDF and comic EPUB Panel-by-panel view for small screens	Opens EPUB, MOBI, PDF, DjVu, Word, FB2 and comic files Reads books directly from ZIP and RAR archives
Apple devices only Closed source	Closed source Mobile only, with no desktop version
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	No account needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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