# BOOK WALKER vs Gappon

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Gappon at 86% against BOOK WALKER's 32%. Gappon also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). BOOK WALKER's advantage is ratings volume (410 vs 26). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BOOK WALKER sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Gappon sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Gappon holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BOOK WALKER has 410 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of BOOK WALKER's written reviews are positive against 86% of Gappon's.

BOOK WALKER ships an update every 5 weeks, Gappon every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BOOK WALKER | Gappon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (410 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-walker/id580775134/reviews) | **[4.8 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gappon/id1178952951/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **410** | 26 |
| Positive reviews | 32.4% of reviews | **86.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 122 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BOOKWALKER](https://appshunter.io/developer/567412204) | [Nozomi Okada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1178952950) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Gappon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gappon/id1178952951)

Access the standard works of the LDS Church in both Japanese and English. This app includes the Bible, Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, and Pearl of Great Price, along with study helps and hymns.

**Highlights:** Japanese and English scriptures, Bible, Book of Mormon, Doctrine and Covenants, Pearl of Great Price, Study Helps, Hymns

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gappon Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| All Features Pass | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BOOK WALKER free?

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

### Is Gappon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BOOK WALKER or Gappon?

Gappon is rated higher. BOOK WALKER averages 4.0 out of 5 from 410 ratings, while Gappon averages 4.8 from 26 ratings.

### Do BOOK WALKER or Gappon have ads?

Neither BOOK WALKER nor Gappon shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BOOK WALKER or Gappon?

BOOK WALKER ships an update every 5 weeks, and Gappon every 2 weeks. Most recently, BOOK WALKER was updated on October 16, 2026 and Gappon on October 13, 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.*