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MangaVault vs Yama

Tired of crashes? Search bar not working? Can't find popular titles? MangaVault is the stable, feature-rich alternative that actually works.

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Complete comparison

Everything Yama users have been asking for

Feature Yama MangaVault
App stability Frequent crashes Rock solid
Search functionality Often broken Always works
Database size Limited titles 40,000+ volumes
Manual editing
Lending tracker
Collection value
Reading progress Page-level
Achievements & XP 56 badges
Monthly Wrapped
Account deletion Requested by users GDPR compliant
Active development Last update 2022 Regular updates

What Yama users are saying

Real reviews from frustrated collectors

Yama Review 1/5

"App crashes a lot. I'll be in the middle of adding something and it just closes. Also can't find Naruto which is like... the most popular manga ever?"

Yama Review 2/5

"Search bar doesn't work half the time. I type in a title and nothing comes up, then I try again and it works? Very frustrating."

Yama Review 2/5

"Missing so many titles from Tokyo Pop and older publishers. I can't even add half my collection. No way to manually add either."

Yama Review 1/5

"Hasn't been updated in years. Pretty sure this app is abandoned. Would love an alternative that's actually maintained."

Yama frustrations, solved

Every complaint addressed

"The app crashes constantly"

In the middle of scanning? Adding a note? Doesn't matter - Yama closes unexpectedly.

MangaVault
Enterprise-grade stability. No crashes, period.

"Search doesn't find anything"

Type in "Naruto" and get zero results. The most basic functionality doesn't work.

MangaVault
Smart search with fuzzy matching. Finds what you need.

"My manga isn't in the database"

Older titles, Tokyo Pop releases, and niche series are completely missing.

MangaVault
40,000+ volumes + request system for missing titles.

"I can't edit my entries"

Made a mistake? Too bad. No way to correct or manually add volumes.

MangaVault
Full manual entry + edit capability for everything.

Features Yama doesn't have

What you've been missing

Lending Tracker Exclusive

Know who borrowed your manga. Set return reminders. Never lose a lent volume.

Collection Value

Know what your collection is worth. Condition-based estimates updated automatically.

Monthly Wrapped

Beautiful shareable stats every month. Show off your collection growth on socials.

Page-Level Reading

Track exact page progress (e.g., "Page 89 of 192"). More precise than any competitor.

56 Achievements

Manga-themed badges, XP system, and collector levels. Gamification that motivates.

Release Calendar

Never miss a new volume. See upcoming releases for series you're collecting.

Development status

An app that's actually maintained

Yama
Appears Abandoned
Last App Store update: 2022. User bug reports go unanswered. No roadmap or communication.
MangaVault
Actively Developed
Regular updates, public roadmap, responsive support. Built to last.

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