# BOOK WALKER vs SORARI

The clearest difference is rating: SORARI at 4.8 against BOOK WALKER's 4.0. SORARI also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 32%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). BOOK WALKER's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (412 vs 39). On price, update cadence, 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 SORARI sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SORARI holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BOOK WALKER has 412 ratings behind it against 39, 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 71% of SORARI's.

BOOK WALKER ships an update every 5 weeks, SORARI every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BOOK WALKER | SORARI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (412 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-walker/id580775134/reviews) | **[4.8 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorari/id1207167864/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **412** | 39 |
| Positive reviews | 32.4% of reviews | **71.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 122 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BOOKWALKER](https://appshunter.io/developer/567412204) | [satoshi kumagai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1193484492) |

## 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


### SORARI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sorari/id1207167864)

Access and read Japanese literature from Aozora Bunko. Customize font size, color, and layout for a comfortable reading experience. Discover new and popular books with daily updates and monthly rankings.

**Highlights:** Access Aozora Bunko library, Customizable font size and color, Adjustable margins and line spacing, Beautiful ruby and wordwrap layout, Daily book additions, Monthly popular book rankings

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Front cover | $0.99 | one-time |
| DeleteAds | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BOOK WALKER free?

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

### Is SORARI free?

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

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

SORARI is rated higher. BOOK WALKER averages 4.0 out of 5 from 412 ratings, while SORARI averages 4.8 from 39 ratings.

### Do BOOK WALKER or SORARI have ads?

SORARI shows ads; BOOK WALKER does not.

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

BOOK WALKER ships an update every 5 weeks, and SORARI every 2 months. Most recently, BOOK WALKER was updated on October 22, 2026 and SORARI on October 15, 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.*