# iBunkoS vs Booklover

iBunkoS and Booklover both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 87% of Booklover's written reviews are positive against 58% of iBunkoS's. Booklover also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (57 vs 9). iBunkoS's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $3.99) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

iBunkoS costs $2.99 and Booklover $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Booklover holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Booklover has 57 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of iBunkoS's written reviews are positive against 87% of Booklover's.

iBunkoS ships an update every 2 months, Booklover fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iBunkoS | Booklover |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibunkos/id418102178/reviews) | **[4.6 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/booklover-ebook-reader/id949207089/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **57** |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | **87.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #170 | **#43** |
| Size | 34 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [DWANGO Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/297539595) | [Plastic Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/949207088) |

## What reviewers say

### iBunkoS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ibunkos/id418102178)

**Currently charting:** #170 Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

This app offers a realistic paper book reading experience on your iPhone, supporting various file formats like TXT, PDF, and comics. It includes features like a digital bookshelf, bookmarking with notes, and dictionary lookups.

**Highlights:** Realistic paper book interface, Supports TXT, PDF, CBZ, CBR files, 230+ built-in books and Aozora Bunko access, Customizable bookshelf and bookmarks, File transfer via USB, cloud, and servers, Dictionary lookup integration, Passcode lock for privacy

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Booklover

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/booklover-ebook-reader/id949207089)

**Currently charting:** #43 Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

Organize and read a vast collection of eBooks, including PDFs, manga, and scanned books. Seamlessly sync with iCloud Drive and customize your reading experience with advanced reader settings and library management tools.

**Highlights:** Manage and view eBooks (PDF, ZIP/CBZ, RAR/CBR), iCloud Drive syncing, Organize books by genre and bibliographic details, Powerful search and Library Navigator, Customizable reader settings, Bookmarks and PDF annotations, Support for archived image files

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iBunkoS free?

iBunkoS costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Booklover free?

Booklover costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, iBunkoS or Booklover?

Booklover is rated higher. iBunkoS averages 4.4 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Booklover averages 4.6 from 57 ratings.

### Do iBunkoS or Booklover have ads?

Neither iBunkoS nor Booklover shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, iBunkoS or Booklover?

iBunkoS ships an update every 2 months, and Booklover fortnightly. Most recently, iBunkoS was updated on September 22, 2026 and Booklover on September 21, 2026.

### Which is more popular, iBunkoS or Booklover?

iBunkoS currently peaks at #170 in the App Store charts, and Booklover at #43. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*