# BOOK WALKER vs マンガPark

The clearest difference is rating: マンガPark at 4.6 against BOOK WALKER's 4.0. マンガPark also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). BOOK WALKER's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (32% vs 17%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BOOK WALKER sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and マンガPark sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

マンガPark holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 410 and 231 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of BOOK WALKER's written reviews are positive against 17% of マンガPark's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

BOOK WALKER ships an update every 5 weeks, マンガPark every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BOOK WALKER | マンガPark |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (410 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-walker/id580775134/reviews) | **[4.6 (231 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/park/id1256314933/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **410** | 231 |
| Positive reviews | **32.4% of reviews** | 17.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#173** | — |
| Size | 122 MB | 138 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [BOOKWALKER](https://appshunter.io/developer/567412204) | [HAKUSENSHA.INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/546254347) |

## What reviewers say

### BOOK WALKER

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

**Currently charting:** #173 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


### マンガPark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/park/id1256314933)

Access a vast library of manga from Hakusensha, including popular titles and exclusive original series. Enjoy a significant portion of content for free daily with special coins, and explore a wide range of genres. The app also features original radio programs.

**Highlights:** 6,000+ free manga chapters daily, Exclusive original manga series, Full Hakusensha label collection, Daily updated serializations, Original radio programs, Read entire series at once

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| タイムセール60 | $0.29 | one-time |
| 120コイン | $0.99 | one-time |
| 160コイン（おまけ付き） | $0.99 | one-time |
| 320コイン | $1.99 | one-time |
| タイムセール500 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 370コイン | $2.99 | one-time |
| 650コイン | $3.99 | one-time |
| 610コイン | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1200コイン | $6.99 | one-time |
| タイムセール1500 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1600コイン | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1500コイン（おまけ付き） | $9.99 | one-time |
| タイムセール1800 | $9.99 | one-time |
| タイムセール1800 | $11.99 | one-time |
| 3200コイン | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BOOK WALKER free?

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

### Is マンガPark free?

マンガPark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, BOOK WALKER or マンガPark?

マンガPark is rated higher. BOOK WALKER averages 4.0 out of 5 from 410 ratings, while マンガPark averages 4.6 from 231 ratings.

### Do BOOK WALKER or マンガPark have ads?

マンガPark shows ads; BOOK WALKER does not.

### Which is updated more often, BOOK WALKER or マンガPark?

BOOK WALKER ships an update every 5 weeks, and マンガPark every 3 weeks. Most recently, BOOK WALKER was updated on October 16, 2026 and マンガPark on October 16, 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.*