SORARI vs Novel Log App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SORARI
Access and read Japanese literature from Aozora Bunko. Customize font size, color, and layout for a comfortable reading experience. Discover new and popular books with daily updates and monthly rankings.
- Access Aozora Bunko library
- Customizable font size and color
- Adjustable margins and line spacing
- Beautiful ruby and wordwrap layout
- Daily book additions
- Monthly popular book rankings
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◆Let me present to you SORARI "SORARI" is an application that you can read books published in Aozora Bunko. It corresponds to the latest iPhone · iPad, and layouts ruby and wordwrap beautifully. You can also set font size, color, margin and line spacing. ◆Let's search for your favorite books In Aozora Bunko, new books are added every day. Also, books that were popular every month are ranked. If you use "SORARI", you will surely find a book of your choice. ◆About advertisement We will display advertisements in each part of the application. Please understand that development and administration are covered by advertisement revenue. In addition, it is also possible to delete advertisements in in-app billing. 【Latest information】 We inform you of the latest information at this URL. You can also inquire about points and bug information you care about here. Please do not hesitate to contact us. https://sorariblog.wordpress.com/
Novel Log App
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Novel Log App is a convenient tool to easily record and manage your novel reading experiences. You can now organize novels you "Want to read," novels you're currently "Reading," and novels you've already "Read" in lists, preserving precious memories with your books. From single-volume paperbacks to multi-volume light novels published as series, it supports management of all types of novels. <App Features> ● Detailed novel information management * Title, volume count, reading method (Print book, eBook), price * Reading status (Want to read, Reading, Read) * Satisfaction rating (5-star scale) * Easy recording of thoughts and notes ● Organized by reading status Classify novels into three intuitive tabs: Want to read, Reading, and Read. ● Search function Quickly find novels by title search. ● User-friendly interface Simple and intuitive design for easy operation by anyone. ● Automatic data saving All input data is automatically saved for peace of mind. <How to Use> 1. Add novels * Tap the "+" button at the bottom * Enter novel details and tap "Save" 2. Manage novels * Check novels in each tab: Want to read, Reading, Read * Tap a novel to view/edit details 3. Reorder and delete * Drag & drop to reorder lists * Swipe left to delete * Or use "Edit" button for reorder and delete 4. Use search * Enter keywords in the top search bar to instantly find novels With Novel Log App, efficiently manage your reading experiences and instantly grasp your reading history. Enjoy a fulfilling novel-reading life! This is a paid app with no ads.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SORARI at Free against Novel Log App's $2.99. SORARI also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). Novel Log App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support 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
SORARI is free to download; Novel Log App costs $2.99 up front. SORARI sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Novel Log App asks for nothing beyond the download.
SORARI ships an update every 2 months, Novel Log App every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SORARI | Novel Log App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (39 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 39 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | satoshi kumagai | Shun Isayama |
In-app purchases
SORARI
- Front cover$0.99
- DeleteAds$1.99
Novel Log App
No in-app purchases









