# 東TOUCH vs Bookwise

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bookwise at 69% against 東TOUCH's 20%. Bookwise also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). 東TOUCH's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 18) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bookwise sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. 東TOUCH asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bookwise holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bookwise has 759 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of 東TOUCH's written reviews are positive against 69% of Bookwise's.

東TOUCH ships an update every 2 months, Bookwise weekly. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 東TOUCH | Bookwise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch/id398440413/reviews) | **[4.7 (759 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookwise-book-tracker-and-log/id6477328466/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **759** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **69.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sing Tao Magazine Group Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/384891611) | [Majestica Lab LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1733618788) |

## What reviewers say

### 東TOUCH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/touch/id398440413)

A cultural trend weekly magazine for young readers in Hong Kong, covering fashion, beauty, entertainment, urban culture, lifestyle, and travel. It highlights the latest leisure activities and destinations popular with young people.

**Highlights:** Fashion and beauty trends, Entertainment news, Urban culture insights, Lifestyle and travel guides, Content for young readers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Bookwise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bookwise-book-tracker-and-log/id6477328466)

Organize your reading life with a virtual library. Track books you're reading, want to read, and have finished. Discover new titles and manage your literary journey with ease.

**Highlights:** Virtual library creation, Categorize books (All, Reading, To Read, Finished), Track reading progress, Extensive book database, Discover new reads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual, 3 days free | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual with trial | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual with trial | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | Free | one-time |
| Lifetime Access | $69.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Efficient reading tracking
- 💡 Personalized recommendations
- 🎉 Motivating reading challenges
- 🔍 Comprehensive book library

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Paywall for many features
- 🐛 Onboarding issues and bugs
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 📚 Missing popular book titles

**Reported bugs**

- Onboarding screens freezing
- Inability to access 'free lifetime' offer
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Batch book import/export
- Audiobook support
- Customizable book categories
- Sync across devices
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 東TOUCH free?

東TOUCH is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bookwise free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 東TOUCH or Bookwise?

Bookwise is rated higher. 東TOUCH averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Bookwise averages 4.7 from 759 ratings.

### Do 東TOUCH or Bookwise have ads?

Neither 東TOUCH nor Bookwise shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 東TOUCH or Bookwise?

東TOUCH ships an update every 2 months, and Bookwise weekly. Most recently, 東TOUCH was updated on October 15, 2026 and Bookwise 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.*