# ARNBOOK vs TK Read

The clearest difference is rating: TK Read at 4.9 against ARNBOOK's 1.2. TK Read also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 17) and ratings volume (111 vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ARNBOOK sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. TK Read asks for nothing beyond the download.

TK Read holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TK Read has 111 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ARNBOOK | TK Read |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arnbook/id1543409494/reviews) | **[4.9 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tk-read/id1599703016/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **111** |
| Positive reviews | 42.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 118 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [ARN BOOK COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543409856) | [Thailand Knowledge Park](https://appshunter.io/developer/1215512862) |

## What reviewers say

### ARNBOOK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arnbook/id1543409494)

This app facilitates the buying and selling of both physical books and e-books in one place. It aims to support writers and publishers through digital channels, making it easier for readers to discover books they'll love. Features include pre-orders, print-on-demand, and a unified shipping service for books from different publishers.

**Highlights:** Buy physical books and e-books, Support writers and publishers, Pre-order books with premium benefits, Print-on-demand service, Read samples before buying, Unified shipping for multiple publishers, Loyalty program and discounts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| สินค้าราคา 109 บาท | $2.99 | one-time |
| สินค้าราคา 129 บาท | $3.99 | one-time |
| หนังสือราคา 249 บาท | $6.99 | one-time |
| สินค้าราคา 249 บาท | $6.99 | one-time |
| หนังสือราคา 299 บาท | $7.99 | one-time |
| หนังสือราคา 349 บาท | $9.99 | one-time |
| สินค้าราคา 349 บาท | $9.99 | one-time |
| สินค้าราคา 399 บาท | $9.99 | one-time |
| หนังสือราคา 329 บาท | $10.99 | one-time |
| หนังสือราคา 399 บาท | $10.99 | one-time |
| หนังสือราคา 429 บาท | $11.99 | one-time |
| สินค้าราคา 429 บาท | $11.99 | one-time |
| หนังสือราคา 399 บาท | $12.99 | one-time |
| หนังสือราคา 479 บาท | $12.99 | one-time |
| สินค้าราคา 499 บาท | $12.99 | one-time |
| หนังสือราคา 449 บาท | $14.99 | one-time |
| หนังสือราคา 549 บาท | $14.99 | one-time |


### TK Read

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tk-read/id1599703016)

Access a digital library with eBooks, audiobooks, eMagazines, and online courses. Learn new skills anytime, anywhere with this free resource. Discover content from leading Thai publishers and enjoy a convenient reading and learning experience.

**Highlights:** eBooks from top Thai publishers, Audiobooks for listening, eMagazines for trends, Online courses for skill development, Search, borrow, and read features, Accessible on multiple devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ARNBOOK free?

ARNBOOK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TK Read free?

TK Read is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ARNBOOK or TK Read?

TK Read is rated higher. ARNBOOK averages 1.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while TK Read averages 4.9 from 111 ratings.

### Do ARNBOOK or TK Read have ads?

Neither ARNBOOK nor TK Read shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ARNBOOK or TK Read?

ARNBOOK ships an update every 3 weeks, and TK Read every 3 weeks. Most recently, ARNBOOK was updated on October 14, 2026 and TK Read on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*