# Pubu vs BOOK WALKER (Chinese version)

The clearest difference is rating: Pubu at 4.4 against BOOK WALKER (Chinese version)'s 3.9. Pubu also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (32% vs 17%). BOOK WALKER (Chinese version)'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pubu sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. BOOK WALKER (Chinese version) asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pubu holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Pubu has 200 ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of Pubu's written reviews are positive against 17% of BOOK WALKER (Chinese version)'s.

Pubu ships an update monthly, BOOK WALKER (Chinese version) every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pubu | BOOK WALKER (Chinese version) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (200 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pubu/id475671800/reviews)** | [3.9 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-walker-chinese-version/id1069284333/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **200** | 36 |
| Positive reviews | **32.4% of reviews** | 16.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 159 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [NUAZURE Innovative Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/381468347) | [BOOKWALKER TAIWAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1069284332) |

## What reviewers say

### Pubu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pubu/id475671800)

Access a vast library of eBooks and videos from Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Malaysia. Subscribe to read unlimited magazines, books, novels, and newspapers across multiple devices and browsers.

**Highlights:** Unlimited eBook and video access, Content from Taiwan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Read on 4 mobile devices, Read on 3 browsers, Variety of genres: finance, fashion, leisure, learning, High-resolution original copies

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All You Can Read for one month | $4.99 | per month |
| Homer Romance Novels one month | $6.99 | per month |
| All You Can Read for 3 months | $14.99 | per 3 months |
| All You Can Read for 6 months | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| All You Can Read for one year | $44.99 | per year |
| Homer Romance Novels one year | $69.99 | per year |
| Manager Today Channel | $75.99 | per year |
| Master 60 for one year | $84.99 | per year |
| iGold 360 | $12.99 | one-time |
| iGold 530 | $18.99 | one-time |
| iGold 1030 | $36.99 | one-time |
| iGold 2090 | $74.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and stable
- 📚 Lots of books and magazines
- 👍 Convenient for carrying books
- 👍 Good customer service
- 👍 Nice app design for reading

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Cannot read purchased books
- 🐛 Videos not playing
- 🐛 Difficult to make purchases
- 🐛 Login issues after registration

**Reported bugs**

- Purchases gone, cannot read
- Videos not playing after update
- Login failed after registration
- Cannot cancel subscriptions
- Pastes clipboard on opening

**Requested features**

- Improve dark mode functionality
- Add English version or translation
- Support iPhone X display
- Add more books and magazines
- Improve search accuracy


### BOOK WALKER (Chinese version)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-walker-chinese-version/id1069284333)

Access a vast library of manga and light novels on your iPhone and iPad. Enjoy a premium reading experience with customizable features and offline access. Discover exclusive content and manage your library across multiple devices.

**Highlights:** Vast selection of manga and light novels, Exclusive gifts and content, EPUB 3 format with vertical layout, Customizable reading environment, Offline reading and cloud bookmark sync, Manage up to 7 devices

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pubu free?

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

### Is BOOK WALKER (Chinese version) free?

BOOK WALKER (Chinese version) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pubu or BOOK WALKER (Chinese version)?

Pubu is rated higher. Pubu averages 4.4 out of 5 from 200 ratings, while BOOK WALKER (Chinese version) averages 3.9 from 36 ratings.

### Do Pubu or BOOK WALKER (Chinese version) have ads?

Neither Pubu nor BOOK WALKER (Chinese version) shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pubu or BOOK WALKER (Chinese version)?

Pubu ships an update monthly, and BOOK WALKER (Chinese version) every 4 months. Most recently, Pubu was updated on September 17, 2026 and BOOK WALKER (Chinese version) on September 18, 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.*