青空文庫Stella vs Shiori
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
青空文庫Stella
Discover classic Japanese literature through random passages. If a passage resonates, add the book to your personal, customizable digital bookshelf. Enjoy a comfortable reading experience with adjustable settings and offline access.
- Random passage discovery
- Customizable digital bookshelf
- Vertical/horizontal text options
- Adjustable text size and fonts
- Offline reading
- Lunar-themed book suggestions
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Aozora Bunko Stella - Find your next book by chance Not sure what to read next? Open the app and a passage from a classic Japanese novel arrives, chosen at random. If it moves you, tap "Sparkle" and the book joins your shelf, ready to read. There are no summaries and no ratings. Just a few lines of text, and whether they move you. Please note: the books are written in Japanese. The app itself is available in English, Chinese, Korean and Japanese. ■ Letters from the stars 550 works from Aozora Bunko, the free library of Japanese literature. Each passage shows only the title and the author. Tap "Sparkle" to keep it, or "Skip" to see the next one. ■ Your own bookshelf Books stand on the shelf by their spines. Place them where you like, turn a book to show its cover, and decorate with dividers and small objects: a star lamp, a moon, a candle, a plant, an hourglass and a telescope. Your favorites are collected in a cover view. ■ Comfortable reading Vertical or horizontal text, adjustable text size and fonts, and four looks: light, warm, cool and dark. Furigana (ruby) has three modes: with ruby, kanji only, or reading only, which helps when you are learning Japanese. Bookmarks are saved automatically. ■ Lunar guide Draw a card and the app suggests a book and a passage. ■ Notifications on your terms Choose the days and times you want a gentle reminder. You can also be notified only on full moons and new moons. ■ Works stay in the app Every work is stored in the app, so you can read without a connection. Stella means "star" in Latin. Like stars joined into a constellation, the passages that moved you connect into a world of your own. This app is not an official app of Aozora Bunko. The free version holds up to 15 books on the shelf. Premium removes the limit. Premium (Stella Premium) - Monthly plan: renews every month - Annual plan: renews every year, about three months cheaper than paying monthly - The monthly plan has a 7-day free trial for new subscribers. After the trial it renews at the monthly price. - Prices are shown in your local currency before you subscribe. - Payment is charged to your Apple ID when you confirm the purchase (nothing is charged during the free trial). - Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. - Manage or cancel any time in your Apple ID settings, under Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://axixa23.github.io/aozorastella/privacy-policy.html
Shiori
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Shiori(しおり)は、小説の舞台を訪れて記録するモバイルアプリです。 読み終えた本に出てきた場所を地図にブックマークし(「行きたい」)、実際に訪れて写真と引用とともに記録する(「チェックイン」)。読書と旅をひとつのノートに残せます。 また本の感想のみを残すこともできます。 ▼ こんな方におすすめ ・好きな小説の舞台を訪れる「文学散歩」が好きな方 ・読書の余韻を旅に持ち越したい方 ・聖地巡礼を、もう少し静かな形で楽しみたい方 ・読んだ本と訪れた場所を、ひとつの場所で記録したい方 ▼ 主な機能 【行きたい】 気になる小説の舞台を地図にブックマーク。次の旅行のヒントに。 【チェックイン】 舞台を訪れた瞬間を記録。写真と引用を添えて、自分の手帳に残せます。 【感想】 読了後の余韻を、引用とともに書き残せます。 【旅の手帳】 あなたの読書と旅の記録が、ひとつの手帳に集まります。訪れた場所、ブックマーク、節目のしるしを眺められます。 【舞台ページ】 作品ごと・地域ごとに整理された舞台情報。鎌倉が舞台の小説、京都にゆかりの作家、北鎌倉の路地。「場所 × 作品」の交差点を発見できます。 ▼ Shiori が大切にしていること ・あなたの「行きたい」を、静かに記録するための手帳です ・訪れた数ではなく、訪れたときの気持ちを残してほしい ▼ 対象作品 夏目漱石、川端康成、太宰治、三島由紀夫などの近代文学から、村上春樹、小川洋子、伊坂幸太郎、湊かなえ、有川浩、吉田修一などの現代文学まで。本屋大賞の話題作も、教科書で読んだ名作も、地図の上で物語と再会できます。 ▼ 文学・読書・旅行が好きな方へ 読書記録は数あれど、「場所」を中心に据えたノートは少ないはず。本棚に並べるのではなく、地図に物語を重ねる。読書のあとの旅を、ひとつの手帳に。栞のように、静かに記録していけます。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shiori at none against 青空文庫Stella's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. 青空文庫Stella sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Shiori asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | 青空文庫Stella | Shiori |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 167 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | kyohei sugita | Kotaro Otani |
In-app purchases
青空文庫Stella
- Stellaプレミアム7 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Stellaプレミアム$0.991 Month
- Stellaプレミアム(年間)$9.991 Year
Shiori
No in-app purchases







