# BOOK WALKER vs Manga Viewer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Manga Viewer at 83% against BOOK WALKER's 32%. Manga Viewer also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). BOOK WALKER's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BOOK WALKER sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Manga Viewer sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Manga Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 412 and 350 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of BOOK WALKER's written reviews are positive against 83% of Manga Viewer's.

BOOK WALKER ships an update every 5 weeks, Manga Viewer weekly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | BOOK WALKER | Manga Viewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (412 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-walker/id580775134/reviews) | **[4.8 (350 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manga-viewer-cbzcbr-reader/id1309007086/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **412** | 350 |
| Positive reviews | 32.4% of reviews | **82.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 122 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [BOOKWALKER](https://appshunter.io/developer/567412204) | [kim juyoung](https://appshunter.io/developer/918406157) |

## 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 (10)**

| 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


### Manga Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manga-viewer-cbzcbr-reader/id1309007086)

This app allows you to view comic and fictional image archives on your smartphone. It supports various compressed file formats and image types, with options for cloud import and PC transfer via WiFi. Enjoy features like page view modes, image filters, and iCloud sync for a seamless reading experience.

**Highlights:** Supports zip, rar, 7z, cbz, cbr, cb7 compressed files, PDF and TIF/TIFF file support, Upload via PC web browser (WIFI), Import from cloud apps (iCloud, Dropbox, Box), FTP and SSHFTP support, One page and two page view modes, Night mode and image brightness adjustment

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sponsor 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sponsor 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove app ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sponsor 3 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sponsor 4 | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BOOK WALKER free?

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

### Is Manga Viewer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BOOK WALKER or Manga Viewer?

Manga Viewer is rated higher. BOOK WALKER averages 4.0 out of 5 from 412 ratings, while Manga Viewer averages 4.8 from 350 ratings.

### Do BOOK WALKER or Manga Viewer have ads?

Manga Viewer shows ads; BOOK WALKER does not.

### Which is updated more often, BOOK WALKER or Manga Viewer?

BOOK WALKER ships an update every 5 weeks, and Manga Viewer weekly. Most recently, BOOK WALKER was updated on November 6, 2026 and Manga Viewer on November 6, 2026.

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