# Makura Book — Japanese Novel Vertical Reader

> Vertical reader for Japanese web novels, public domain literature, and local text files. (iPhone/iPad app by Arseny Teramachi.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makura-book/id6767118943 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Arseny Teramachi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896389134)
- Category: Books
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-06-05
- Data updated: 2026-07-07
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makura-book/id6767118943/reviews.md

## What is Makura Book?

Makura Book is a vertical text reader for Japanese web novels and public-domain literature. One app for Narou (小説家になろう), Kakuyomu (カクヨム), and Aozora Bunko (青空文庫) — plus local text files and ZIPs.

Text that reads like a printed book
Characters and punctuation are sized and spaced the way they are in print — proper kinsoku, ruby, proportional spacing. Not a browser engine wrapped in an app.

Always ready to read
Chapters download ahead of you, paced to how fast you read. Set your own rules — how many chapters, how many works, on which network, at what battery level. On the subway, on a plane — you're never waiting.

Your reading, not our reading
Font size, line spacing, character spacing, margins, color themes, two-column mode. Tap and swipe zones configured to match how you hold your device. Ads stay below the page — never mid-text, never pop-up — and follow your color theme.

Pick up on any device
Phone on the train, tablet at home. Reading position and library synced across all your devices. Subscribe on one account, every device gets access.

Makura Sync — $0.99/month
Cross-device sync and ad removal. When ads are off, the ad SDK doesn't even load — less battery, less heat. Sync is free for the first 30 days.

Privacy policy: https://makura.kotonoha.ws/privacy/
Terms of use: https://makura.kotonoha.ws/subsc-tos/

## Key features

- Vertical text reader for Japanese novels
- Supports Narou, Kakuyomu, Aozora Bunko
- Customizable font size, spacing, and themes
- Offline reading with pre-downloaded chapters
- Cross-device sync for reading progress
- Ad-supported with optional ad removal subscription

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Makura Sync Monthly | $0.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makura-book/id6767118943/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Nice app

*2026-06-06*

Gives an access to wide range of Nobel works, from classics to recent ones. The interface is very simple and user-friendly, and it can be customized to suit your preferences.

## Frequently asked questions about Makura Book

### What platforms does Makura Book support for Japanese novels?

Makura Book supports popular Japanese novel platforms like Narou (小説家になろう) and Kakuyomu (カクヨム), as well as public-domain literature from Aozora Bunko (青空文庫). It also allows you to read local text files and ZIP archives.

### How does Makura Book handle offline reading?

Chapters are downloaded ahead of your reading pace, allowing for uninterrupted offline access. You can set custom rules for how many chapters and works are downloaded, and under what network or battery conditions.

### Can I customize the reading experience in Makura Book?

Yes, Makura Book offers extensive customization. You can adjust font size, line spacing, character spacing, margins, color themes, and even enable a two-column mode. Tap and swipe zones can also be configured to your preference.

### What is the Makura Sync subscription?

Makura Sync is a $0.99/month subscription that provides cross-device synchronization of your reading progress and removes advertisements. The sync feature is available for free for the first 30 days.

### Does Makura Book have ads?

Yes, Makura Book contains advertisements. These ads are displayed below the page content and follow your chosen color theme, rather than appearing mid-text or as pop-ups. Subscribing to Makura Sync removes these ads.

### What devices is Makura Book available on?

Makura Book is currently supported on iPhone and iPad devices. Reading progress and library content can be synced across all your devices when logged into your account.

### What is the age rating for Makura Book?

Makura Book has an age rating of 17+. This is likely due to the nature of some of the content available through the supported Japanese novel platforms.

### How often is Makura Book updated?

The latest version of Makura Book is 1.0, and it was last updated on June 5, 2026. Further update frequency details are not provided in the current data.

## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-06-05

No release notes.

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-07.*