Resurrected Mangabat Unveils Its Fresh Online Platform
Mangabat, a popular online manga reading platform, was shut down five months ago due to DMCA requests. The website has since been re-launched with a new site and an online web reader, but the current status of its iOS app remains unclear.
The last update for Mangabat's iOS app was in early 2024, and since then, there have been no direct reports or reviews commenting on its current functionality specifically as of 2025. While search results do mention other manga reading apps on iOS, such as Shimoe Manga Reader (updated August 2025), there are no references to any updates or current status for Mangabat's app.
Without explicit recent reviews or official statements, it cannot be confirmed whether Mangabat’s iOS app is fully functional today. Apps without updates for long periods often face issues due to changes in iOS versions or backend services, which may affect performance or access. However, no concrete public sources confirm it is non-functional either.
Mangabat offers an affordable manga reading experience, serving as an alternative to physical copies, and features major publisher's manga. However, it is perceived as a pirate website by some. It is associated with other websites like Mangakakalot and Manganelo, but there is no information indicating a direct connection between these platforms.
Michael Kozlowski, a writer specialising in audiobooks, e-books, and e-readers, resides in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. His email address is michael@our website. While he does not have a direct association with Mangabat, he writes about digital reading devices and has been writing about these topics for the past eighteen years.
In summary, based on currently available data, Mangabat’s iOS app does not appear to have been updated since early 2024, and there is no clear public information confirming its present functionality status. Users might consider alternative manga reader apps with recent updates for more reliable service.
