# OOKBEE vs BONGKOCH

The clearest difference is update cadence: OOKBEE at every 2 months against BONGKOCH's every 6 months. OOKBEE also leads on ratings volume (249 vs 8) and review sentiment (81% vs 71%). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OOKBEE sells 20 one-off in-app purchases and BONGKOCH sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for OOKBEE against 4.6 for BONGKOCH. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OOKBEE has 249 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of OOKBEE's written reviews are positive against 71% of BONGKOCH's.

OOKBEE ships an update every 2 months, BONGKOCH every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OOKBEE | BONGKOCH |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (249 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ookbee/id667829467/reviews)** | [4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bongkoch/id688749943/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **249** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **81.3% of reviews** | 71.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 114 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Storylog Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/932674645) | [MEB Corporation Public Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/436964329) |

## What reviewers say

### OOKBEE

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ookbee/id667829467)

Access a vast library of digital books, magazines, newspapers, and audiobooks. Enjoy content from leading publishers and authors, with options for purchase, subscription, or free access. Read offline and discover exclusive content like behind-the-scenes interviews.

**Highlights:** Vast selection of digital publications, E-books, e-magazines, digital newspapers, Audiobooks and online classes, Offline reading capability, Subscription and buffet reading options, Free 7-day buffet access, Exclusive content with hidden features

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OOKBEE Digital Book Tier1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rungnapa ePub Chaoteerang | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rungnapa ePub Duandap-000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rungnapa ePub Konhenphee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rungnapa ePub Ronglao-000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Rungnapa ePub Lokkhongwinyan | $0.99 | one-time |
| OOKBEE Digital Magazine Tier2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| OOKBEE Digital Book Tier2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| OOKBEE Digital Magazine Tier3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| OOKBEE Digital Book Tier3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rungnapa ePub Chaosaochik | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rungnapa ePub Chiksupapbirudthuan | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rungnapa ePub Doangjaichik | $2.99 | one-time |
| Rungnapa ePub Khumanaonlawon | $2.99 | one-time |
| OOKBEE Digital Book Tier4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| OOKBEE Digital Book Tier5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rungnapa ePub Chomasun-00 | $4.99 | one-time |
| OOKBEE Digital Book Tier6 | $5.99 | one-time |
| OOKBEE Digital Book Tier7 | $6.99 | one-time |
| OOKBEE Digital Book Tier8 | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Convenient for reading Thai books
- 📚 Wide selection of books
- 💳 Easy payment options
- 🌍 Accessible from anywhere
- 🎁 Frequent free book promotions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and stability issues
- 💰 Expensive book prices compared to physical copies
- 🔍 Limited search and browsing features
- 🔌 Inconvenient offline reading experience
- 📱 Compatibility problems on older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen freezes
- Purchased books disappearing from library
- Frequent app crashes and force closes
- Slow download speeds for large books
- Incompatibility with older iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add note-taking and highlighting features
- Improve book recommendation algorithms
- Integrate with cloud storage for seamless access
- Expand international book selection
- Introduce a web-based version for desktop reading


### BONGKOCH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bongkoch/id688749943)

Access a vast library of digital books from a renowned Thai publisher. Explore comics, children's books, and educational titles, all available for purchase and reading on your electronic devices. Support local artists and writers with every download.

**Highlights:** Digital book purchases, eBook reader functionality, Comics and graphic novels, Children's educational books, Support for Thai artists and writers, Online ordering

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| หนังสือราคา 19 บาท | $0.59 | one-time |
| จังหวะรักปีศาจเจ้า..่ห์ 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| รักข้างใจ คนข้างบ้..่มจบ) | $0.99 | one-time |
| จังหวะรักปีศาจเจ้า..่ห์ 2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| จังหวะรักปีศาจเจ้า..่ห์ 3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| จังหวะรักปีศาจเจ้า..่ห์ 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| จังหวะรักปีศาจเจ้า..่ห์ 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| จังหวะรักปีศาจเจ้า..่มจบ) | $0.99 | one-time |
| หนังสือราคา 0.99 USD | $0.99 | one-time |
| หนังสือราคา 1.99 USD | $1.99 | one-time |
| หนังสือราคา 79 บาท | $2.39 | one-time |
| หนังสือราคา 2.99 USD | $2.99 | one-time |
| หนังสือราคา 3.99 USD | $3.99 | one-time |
| หนังสือราคา 4.99 USD | $4.99 | one-time |
| หนังสือราคา 6.99 USD | $6.99 | one-time |
| หนังสือราคา 8.99 USD | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OOKBEE free?

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

### Is BONGKOCH free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OOKBEE or BONGKOCH?

OOKBEE is rated higher. OOKBEE averages 4.7 out of 5 from 249 ratings, while BONGKOCH averages 4.6 from 8 ratings.

### Do OOKBEE or BONGKOCH have ads?

Neither OOKBEE nor BONGKOCH shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OOKBEE or BONGKOCH?

OOKBEE ships an update every 2 months, and BONGKOCH every 6 months. Most recently, OOKBEE was updated on September 21, 2026 and BONGKOCH on August 12, 2026.

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