# BOOK WALKER vs eBook Maker Ultra

The clearest difference is price: BOOK WALKER at Free against eBook Maker Ultra's $2.99. BOOK WALKER also leads on chart position (#192 vs unranked). eBook Maker Ultra's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

BOOK WALKER is free to download; eBook Maker Ultra costs $2.99 up front. BOOK WALKER sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. eBook Maker Ultra asks for nothing beyond the download.

BOOK WALKER ships an update every 5 weeks, eBook Maker Ultra every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BOOK WALKER | eBook Maker Ultra |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.0 (412 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-walker/id580775134/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **412** | — |
| Positive reviews | 32.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#192** | — |
| Size | 122 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BOOKWALKER](https://appshunter.io/developer/567412204) | [Yuichi HARA](https://appshunter.io/developer/538530212) |

## What reviewers say

### BOOK WALKER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-walker/id580775134)

**Currently charting:** #192 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

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


### eBook Maker Ultra

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ebook-maker-ultra/id1210999101)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BOOK WALKER free?

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

### Is eBook Maker Ultra free?

eBook Maker Ultra costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do BOOK WALKER or eBook Maker Ultra have ads?

Neither BOOK WALKER nor eBook Maker Ultra shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, BOOK WALKER or eBook Maker Ultra?

BOOK WALKER ships an update every 5 weeks, and eBook Maker Ultra every 2 months. Most recently, BOOK WALKER was updated on October 29, 2026 and eBook Maker Ultra on October 29, 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.*