# Kinoppy（キノッピー） vs BOOK WALKER

The clearest difference is rating: Kinoppy（キノッピー） at 4.7 against BOOK WALKER's 4.0. Kinoppy（キノッピー） also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 32%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kinoppy（キノッピー） sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and BOOK WALKER sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kinoppy（キノッピー） holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 724 and 412 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Kinoppy（キノッピー）'s written reviews are positive against 32% of BOOK WALKER's.

Kinoppy（キノッピー） ships an update every 2 months, BOOK WALKER every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kinoppy（キノッピー） | BOOK WALKER |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (724 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kinoppy/id434562274/reviews)** | [4.0 (412 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-walker/id580775134/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **724** | 412 |
| Positive reviews | **54.1% 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 | 72 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [KINOKUNIYA COMPANY LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/398983084) | [BOOKWALKER](https://appshunter.io/developer/567412204) |

## What reviewers say

### Kinoppy（キノッピー）

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kinoppy/id434562274)

This service offers a vast selection of e-books from a major bookstore chain. Enjoy a smooth reading experience with offline access, annotation tools, and synchronized progress across devices. Discover new titles, manage your library with smart features, and earn points on purchases.

**Highlights:** Smooth and stress-free reader, Offline reading, Annotation and marker functions, Cross-device synchronization, Multiple bookshelf creation, Smart bookshelves, In-app store with points

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 400円の電子書籍 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 650円の電子書籍 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 800円の電子書籍 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 600円の電子書籍 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000円の電子書籍 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1100円の電子書籍 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1200円の電子書籍 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1500円の電子書籍 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1,800円の電子書籍 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2,000円の電子書籍 | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Good for reading Japanese books
- 📖 Realistic book feel
- 💻 Usable on multiple devices
- 🗺️ Region-free access for some users
- ✨ Clean and organized layout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent bugs and glitches
- 🗂️ Difficult shelf organization
- 📉 Poor performance with many books
- 🚫 Limited book selection for overseas users
- ⏳ Slow download and sync times

**Reported bugs**

- Bookshelf data disappears
- Books disappear after sync
- Shelves reset to default
- App crashes frequently
- Downloaded books disappear

**Requested features**

- Improve shelf organization and management
- Fix synchronization bugs
- Allow bulk deletion of books
- Implement background downloading for all books
- Add ability to select and download series in bulk


### 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 (10)**

| 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 Kinoppy（キノッピー） free?

Kinoppy（キノッピー） 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, Kinoppy（キノッピー） or BOOK WALKER?

Kinoppy（キノッピー） is rated higher. Kinoppy（キノッピー） averages 4.7 out of 5 from 724 ratings, while BOOK WALKER averages 4.0 from 412 ratings.

### Do Kinoppy（キノッピー） or BOOK WALKER have ads?

Neither Kinoppy（キノッピー） nor BOOK WALKER shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kinoppy（キノッピー） or BOOK WALKER?

Kinoppy（キノッピー） ships an update every 2 months, and BOOK WALKER every 5 weeks. Most recently, Kinoppy（キノッピー） was updated on November 6, 2026 and BOOK WALKER on November 6, 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.*