Comparison

SORARI vs SapomeReader

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

SapomeReader

This app allows you to listen to support emails from Kazuyo Katsuma by converting them into audio. It offers features like searching past emails, organizing series, and background playback, making it easy to consume content on the go.

Highlights
  • Listen to support emails
  • Search back numbers
  • Organize series articles
  • Background playback
  • Customize audio speed
  • Read-and-listen display
Features
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SapomeReaderは、勝間和代さんのサポートメールを「耳で読む」ための非公式リーダーアプリです。 最新のサポートメールに記載されたURLで認証するだけで、記事一覧の取り込み、バックナンバー検索、音声化、再生までを1つのアプリで行えます。読む時間が取りにくい日でも、移動中や家事中、作業中にサポートメールを無理なくインプットできます。 主な機能 ・バックナンバー検索 ・シリーズ記事の自動整理 ・記事の音声変換 ・バックグラウンド再生 ・ライブラリ保存、再生位置の記憶 ・テキストを見ながら聴ける読み聴き表示 ・音声、読み上げ速度、音質のカスタマイズ ・広告、トラッキングなし こんな方におすすめ ・サポートメールを読む時間を確保しづらい方 ・移動中や家事中にも学びを続けたい方 ・過去のバックナンバーをまとめて聴きたい方 ※本アプリは勝間和代氏および関連サービスの公式アプリではありません。 ※利用には「勝間和代のサポートメール」の有料会員資格が必要です。 ※『勝間和代のサポートメール』への会員登録・料金のお支払いは、本アプリでは行えません。 利用規約(EULA):https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SORARI4 screens
SapomeReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SapomeReader at none against SORARI's 2. SapomeReader also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). SORARI's advantage is ratings volume (39 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.6). On monetization model and 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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SapomeReader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SORARI has 39 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SORARI ships an update every 2 months, SapomeReader every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
SORARI versus SapomeReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSORARISapomeReader
PriceFree — better—
Rating4.8 (39 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings39 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developersatoshi kumagaiShouji Fujise

Customer experience

SORARI

All ratings39 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%

SapomeReader

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

SORARI

One-time2
  • Front cover$0.99
  • DeleteAds$1.99
None

SapomeReader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SORARI free?
SORARI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SapomeReader free?
Pricing for SapomeReader is not currently listed on the App Store.
Which has better reviews, SORARI or SapomeReader?
SapomeReader is rated higher. SORARI averages 4.8 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while SapomeReader averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do SORARI or SapomeReader have ads?
SORARI shows ads; SapomeReader does not.
Which is updated more often, SORARI or SapomeReader?
SORARI ships an update every 2 months, and SapomeReader every 10 days. Most recently, SORARI was updated on September 22, 2026 and SapomeReader on September 27, 2026.

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