# BOOK WALKER vs K MANGA

The clearest difference is rating: K MANGA at 4.6 against BOOK WALKER's 4.0. K MANGA also leads on ratings volume (2.9K vs 412). BOOK WALKER's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

K MANGA holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: K MANGA has 2.9K ratings behind it against 412, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of BOOK WALKER's written reviews are positive against 26% of K MANGA's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BOOK WALKER | K MANGA |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (412 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-walker/id580775134/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/k-manga/id1637040002/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 412 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **32.4% of reviews** | 26.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #186 | **#63** |
| Size | 122 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [BOOKWALKER](https://appshunter.io/developer/567412204) | [Kodansha Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/373970453) |

## What reviewers say

### BOOK WALKER

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

**Currently charting:** #186 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 (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


### K MANGA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/k-manga/id1637040002)

**Currently charting:** #63 Top Grossing · Book, #92 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Access a vast library of Kodansha manga, including popular titles and new original series. Read a new chapter for free daily and explore diverse genres. Support your favorite authors through official releases.

**Highlights:** Vast collection of over 500 Kodansha manga titles, Over 60 original manga series simulpubbed with Japan, Read a new chapter for free every day, Diverse genres including Action, Romance, Fantasy, and more, Official service supporting favorite authors, Explore popular series like Attack on Titan and Tokyo Revengers

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100Points | $1.00 | one-time |
| 100Points+100Bonus Points | $1.00 | one-time |
| 100Points + 50Bonus Points | $1.00 | one-time |
| 100Points+100Bonus Points(New) | $1.00 | one-time |
| 400Points | $4.00 | one-time |
| 800Points | $8.00 | one-time |
| 800Points + 120Bonus Points | $8.00 | one-time |
| 1600Points | $16.00 | one-time |
| 2500Points+80Bonus Points | $25.00 | one-time |
| 2500Points+80Bonus Points(New) | $25.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great customer support
- 👍 Enjoying latest chapters and love ticket promotions
- 👍 Nothing wrong tbh

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Monthly Payment
- 💰 Incredible Cash Grab
- 💰 Pricing system is awful
- 💰 Terrible, why no subscription service?
- 💰 Horrible Monetization

**Reported bugs**

- Screenshots
- App not allowing sign on

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode when browsing
- Subscription option
- Make free chapters downloadable


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BOOK WALKER free?

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

### Is K MANGA free?

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

### Which has better reviews, BOOK WALKER or K MANGA?

K MANGA is rated higher. BOOK WALKER averages 4.0 out of 5 from 412 ratings, while K MANGA averages 4.6 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do BOOK WALKER or K MANGA have ads?

K MANGA shows ads; BOOK WALKER does not.

### Which is updated more often, BOOK WALKER or K MANGA?

BOOK WALKER ships an update every 5 weeks, and K MANGA every 5 weeks. Most recently, BOOK WALKER was updated on November 6, 2026 and K MANGA on November 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, BOOK WALKER or K MANGA?

BOOK WALKER currently peaks at #186 in the App Store charts, and K MANGA at #63. 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.*