Comparison

eBook Maker Pro vs e本棚

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

eBook Maker Pro

Create your own Japanese eBooks with this intuitive application. It guides first-time authors through adding essential elements like furigana and chapter links, making the publishing process accessible.

Highlights
  • Write eBooks in Japanese
  • Add furigana (振り仮名)
  • Create chapter links
  • Supports HTML formatting
  • User-friendly for beginners
Features
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Write an eBook in Japanese with this app. Great for people who want to be an eBook writer for the first time. How to add Frigana (振り仮名/ふりがな) <ruby>仮名<rt>かな</rt></reby> How to add chapters <a id=“sec-1”>Chapter 1</a> <a id=“sec-2”>Chapter 2</a> <ol> <li><a href=“chapter1.xhtml#sec-1”>Chapter 1</a></li> <li><a href=“chapter1.xhtml#sec-2”>Chapter 2</a></li> </ol> *** For more information about eBook Maker Pro, Please visit the developer site.

About

e本棚

Features
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Keep Track of Your Books and Reading Progress with Ease! A mobile app to record the location of books and documents and how far you've read. Keep track of how many pages or what percentage you've read, whether you've finished a book, or where you've stored it. This app is perfect for tracking not just books but also blogs, documents, e-books, and comics. Easily categorize and search through your collection. Ideal for those who read on multiple devices, such as an iPhone on the go, an iPad at home, or a waterproof device in the bath, and for those who want to manage their book locations! * 7 Key Features of "e-Bookshelf" 1.Easily Track Your Reading Progress Ever wonder, "How far did I read?" or "Is this book already read or not?" With "e-Bookshelf," you can quickly find out. Record statuses like [Unread], [Read], [Reading], [Abandoned], [To Buy], and [Disposed]. For [Reading] and [Abandoned] books, you can speedily note and review how far you've read. Perfect for readers who use multiple devices, such as an iPhone on the go, an iPad at home, or a waterproof device in the bath! 2.Works for All Types of Reading Materials Keep track of your reading progress, even for books without official identification codes, as well as e-books and documents. 3.Instantly Know Where Your Books Are Quickly register the location of your books with a single click, making it easy to associate locations with books. The search and location-based display functions are also user-friendly. 4.Simple, Intuitive Operation with No Manual Needed Designed for easy use, with a focus on simple operations. Quick registration and easy management through search functions and history registration assistance. Advanced search and categorization features include text search, location search, category search, history search, author search, rating management, sorting, and read/unread status. Categories and locations can be quickly set from a two-tier history click system. 5.Not Just for Owned Books?Track "To Buy" and "Disposed" as Well Use the app to note books you plan to buy and those you've disposed of. Keep a record of past reads and track your reading progress by pages, percentages, or text descriptions. 6.Convenient Categorization and Sharing with Friends Enable the sharing feature to manage books collectively. Everyone can know where materials and books are stored, making cooperative management possible. Choose between read-only access or collaborative editing. (Reference users and non-shared regular users can use the app for free; the original reference user requires an in-app purchase.) 7.Free to Use (with In-App Purchases Available) The app is free to use on smartphones (with in-app purchases). The free version allows up to 100 simultaneous registrations. If you want to stay within the free limit, you can register only [Unread], [Reading], and [To Buy] statuses, and delete entries after reading. This makes the app satisfying for even the most avid readers!

Screenshots

eBook Maker Pro3 screens
e本棚4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: e本棚 at Free against eBook Maker Pro's $0.99. eBook Maker Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

e本棚 is free to download; eBook Maker Pro costs $0.99 up front. e本棚 sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. eBook Maker Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eBook Maker Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, e本棚 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
eBook Maker Pro versus e本棚: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereBook Maker Proe本棚
Price$0.99Free — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuichi HARA株式会社ネットアクティビティ

In-app purchases

None

eBook Maker Pro

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

e本棚

One-time2
  • メダル5個セット$0.49
  • GOLD ユーザー1年間、登録上限なし、全オプション有効$9.99

Questions

Is eBook Maker Pro free?
eBook Maker Pro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is e本棚 free?
e本棚 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do eBook Maker Pro or e本棚 have ads?
Neither eBook Maker Pro nor e本棚 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, eBook Maker Pro or e本棚?
eBook Maker Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, and e本棚 every 2 months. Most recently, eBook Maker Pro was updated on September 29, 2026 and e本棚 on September 22, 2026.

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