# BLマンガ＆コミック レンタ vs BOOK WALKER

The clearest difference is rating: BOOK WALKER at 4.0 against BLマンガ＆コミック レンタ's 3.4. BOOK WALKER also leads on ratings volume (409 vs 7) and review sentiment (32% vs 19%). BLマンガ＆コミック レンタ's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BLマンガ＆コミック レンタ sells 9 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.

BOOK WALKER holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BOOK WALKER has 409 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 19% of BLマンガ＆コミック レンタ's written reviews are positive against 32% of BOOK WALKER's.

BLマンガ＆コミック レンタ ships an update monthly, BOOK WALKER every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BLマンガ＆コミック レンタ | BOOK WALKER |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bl/id455940557/reviews) | **[4.0 (409 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-walker/id580775134/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **409** |
| Positive reviews | 18.5% of reviews | **32.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 122 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Papyless](https://appshunter.io/developer/316689746) | [BOOKWALKER](https://appshunter.io/developer/567412204) |

## What reviewers say

### BLマンガ＆コミック レンタ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bl/id455940557)

Rent popular manga and comics digitally, with a vast selection of genres. Enjoy a special vertical scroll format in full color, with free samples available for all titles. Read on multiple devices and continue where you left off.

**Highlights:** Digital manga rental, Vast selection of genres, Vertical scroll format (タテコミ), Full-color comics, Free samples for all titles, Read on multiple devices, Continue reading after device change

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| まんがRenta! ポイント100 | $0.49 | one-time |
| まんがRenta! ポイント300 | $1.99 | one-time |
| まんがRenta! ポイント436 | $2.99 | one-time |
| まんがRenta! ポイント1,000 | $6.99 | one-time |
| まんがRenta! ポイント3,000 | $19.99 | one-time |
| まんがRenta! ポイント3,091 | $20.99 | one-time |
| まんがRenta! ポイント5,000 | $34.99 | one-time |
| まんがRenta! ポイント10,000 | $69.99 | one-time |
| まんがRenta! ポイント10,727 | $74.99 | 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 BLマンガ＆コミック レンタ free?

BLマンガ＆コミック レンタ 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, BLマンガ＆コミック レンタ or BOOK WALKER?

BOOK WALKER is rated higher. BLマンガ＆コミック レンタ averages 3.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while BOOK WALKER averages 4.0 from 409 ratings.

### Do BLマンガ＆コミック レンタ or BOOK WALKER have ads?

Neither BLマンガ＆コミック レンタ nor BOOK WALKER shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BLマンガ＆コミック レンタ or BOOK WALKER?

BLマンガ＆コミック レンタ ships an update monthly, and BOOK WALKER every 6 weeks. Most recently, BLマンガ＆コミック レンタ was updated on October 1, 2026 and BOOK WALKER on October 2, 2026.

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