# BOOK WALKER vs Manga Reader ㅤ

The clearest difference is rating: Manga Reader ㅤ at 4.5 against BOOK WALKER's 4.0. Manga Reader ㅤ also leads on ratings volume (18K vs 409). BOOK WALKER's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (33% vs 13%). 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 Manga Reader ㅤ sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Manga Reader ㅤ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Manga Reader ㅤ has 18K ratings behind it against 409, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 33% of BOOK WALKER's written reviews are positive against 13% of Manga Reader ㅤ's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

BOOK WALKER ships an update every 6 weeks, Manga Reader ㅤ monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BOOK WALKER | Manga Reader ㅤ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (409 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-walker/id580775134/reviews) | **[4.5 (18K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manga-reader/id1579203943/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 409 | **18K** |
| Positive reviews | **32.6% of reviews** | 13.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #184 | **#127** |
| Size | 122 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [BOOKWALKER](https://appshunter.io/developer/567412204) | [Manga Reader Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1776788975) |

## What reviewers say

### BOOK WALKER

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

**Currently charting:** #184 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


### Manga Reader ㅤ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/manga-reader/id1579203943)

**Currently charting:** #127 Top Grossing · Book, #162 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Access a vast and ever-growing library of manga titles with seamless navigation and a smooth reading experience. Discover new stories, track your progress, and enjoy personalized recommendations. Download manga for offline reading and explore curated content.

**Highlights:** Massive manga catalog, New chapters added quickly, Fast and smooth reading, Personalized recommendations, Offline reading, Save favorites and progress

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscribe Monthly Lezardo | $4.99 | per month |
| Weekly Premium | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Manga Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscribe Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Manga Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Manga Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscribe For 3 Months | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Manga Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Subscribe Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Manga | $49.99 | per year |
| Manga Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Subscribe Yearly | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Lots of manga options
- 👍 Clean and simple interface
- 🚀 Fast chapter loading

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Manga pages out of order
- 🐛 Chapters not loading properly
- 🔒 Paywall blocks content
- 🐛 Search function not working
- 🐛 Sync issues across devices

**Reported bugs**

- Blank pages when trying to read
- App crashes when switching chapters
- Disappearing search bar

**Requested features**

- Next chapter button
- Bookmark/resume reading feature
- More categories and sorting options
- Free trial period


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BOOK WALKER free?

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

### Is Manga Reader ㅤ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BOOK WALKER or Manga Reader ㅤ?

Manga Reader ㅤ is rated higher. BOOK WALKER averages 4.0 out of 5 from 409 ratings, while Manga Reader ㅤ averages 4.5 from 18K ratings.

### Do BOOK WALKER or Manga Reader ㅤ have ads?

Manga Reader ㅤ shows ads; BOOK WALKER does not.

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

BOOK WALKER ships an update every 6 weeks, and Manga Reader ㅤ monthly. Most recently, BOOK WALKER was updated on September 23, 2026 and Manga Reader ㅤ on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, BOOK WALKER or Manga Reader ㅤ?

BOOK WALKER currently peaks at #184 in the App Store charts, and Manga Reader ㅤ at #127. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*