# Go Books vs BOOK WALKER

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Go Books at 81% against BOOK WALKER's 32%. Go Books also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.0) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.0). BOOK WALKER's advantage is ratings volume (412 vs 35). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Go Books sells 12 one-off in-app purchases and BOOK WALKER sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Go Books holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BOOK WALKER has 412 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Go Books's written reviews are positive against 32% of BOOK WALKER's.

Go Books ships an update every 2 months, BOOK WALKER every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Go Books | BOOK WALKER |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-books/id428149193/reviews)** | [4.0 (412 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-walker/id580775134/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 35 | **412** |
| Positive reviews | **80.6% of reviews** | 32.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 19 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Smart Go, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/290948289) | [BOOKWALKER](https://appshunter.io/developer/567412204) |

## What reviewers say

### Go Books

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-books/id428149193)

Access a vast library of high-quality digital books on the game of Go. Enhance your learning with interactive diagrams, note-taking, and adjustable layouts. Enjoy a superior reading experience compared to print, at a fraction of the cost.

**Highlights:** Interactive diagrams for move replay, Solve problems within diagrams, Inline diagrams in text, Add personal notes, Adjustable font and layout, Free chapter for each book

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| "Double Digit Kyu Games" by Neil Moffatt | $5.99 | one-time |
| "Go: A Complete Introduction to the Game" by Cho Chikun | $5.99 | one-time |
| "How Not to Play Go" by Yuan Zhou | $5.99 | one-time |
| "So You Want to Play Go? - Level 1" by Jonathan Hop | $5.99 | one-time |
| "Learn to Play Go: A Step-By-Step Guide to the Game" by Janice Kim | $7.99 | one-time |
| "Learn to Play Go II: The Way of the Moving Horse" by Janice Kim | $7.99 | one-time |
| "Learn to Play Go III: The Dragon Style" by Janice Kim | $7.99 | one-time |
| "Basic Techniques of Go" by Haruyama & Nagahara | $9.99 | one-time |
| "Graded Go Problems for Beginners 1" by Kano Yoshinori | $9.99 | one-time |
| "Graded Go Problems 2" by Kano Yoshinori | $9.99 | one-time |
| "Fundamental Principles of Go" by Yilun Yang 7 dan | $11.99 | one-time |
| "Tesuji" by James Davies | $11.99 | one-time |


### BOOK WALKER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-walker/id580775134)

Access a vast library of English light novels and manga, including popular titles and exclusive content. Enjoy features like V-Scroll comics, simultaneous Japanese publication releases, and audiobooks. Personalize your digital bookshelf and take advantage of regular promotions and coin-back rewards.

**Highlights:** V-Scroll Comics (Webtoons), Manga simultaneous publication, Audiobook selection, Exclusive short stories, Bonus content and giveaways, Coin-back and discount promotions, Personalizable digital library

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 価格帯1の電子書籍 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 価格帯2の電子書籍 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 価格帯3の電子書籍 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 価格帯A3の電子書籍 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 価格帯4の電子書籍 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 価格帯A4の電子書籍 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 価格帯5の電子書籍 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 価格帯A5の電子書籍 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 価格帯6の電子書籍 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 価格帯7の電子書籍 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 価格帯9の電子書籍 | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great app for Japanese language speakers outside Japan
- 👍 Easy to use and diverse range of material
- 💡 Coin system allows for affordable purchases
- 👍 Manga and light novels are high quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently, especially on iPad
- 🐛 Downloading issues, slow speeds, and instability
- 🔒 Can't transfer purchased content to other platforms
- 🔒 Removed ability to access Japanese store in-app
- 👎 Expensive with coupon codes rarely working

**Reported bugs**

- Constant login issues and authentication failures
- App freezes and crashes when opening books/manga
- Incompatible with older iOS devices after updates
- Downloading often fails or gets stuck indefinitely

**Requested features**

- Add ability to sync bookshelves across devices
- Improve page turning and reading experience
- Integrate purchasing directly within the app
- Expand dictionary and translation features
- Restore access to Japanese store within the app


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Go Books free?

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

### Is BOOK WALKER free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Go Books or BOOK WALKER?

Go Books is rated higher. Go Books averages 4.9 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while BOOK WALKER averages 4.0 from 412 ratings.

### Do Go Books or BOOK WALKER have ads?

Neither Go Books nor BOOK WALKER shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Go Books or BOOK WALKER?

Go Books ships an update every 2 months, and BOOK WALKER every 5 weeks. Most recently, Go Books was updated on October 29, 2026 and BOOK WALKER on October 29, 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.*