# BONGKOCH vs ARNBOOK

The clearest difference is rating: BONGKOCH at 4.6 against ARNBOOK's 1.2. BONGKOCH also leads on review sentiment (71% vs 42%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.5). ARNBOOK's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BONGKOCH sells 16 one-off in-app purchases and ARNBOOK sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BONGKOCH holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of BONGKOCH's written reviews are positive against 42% of ARNBOOK's.

BONGKOCH ships an update every 6 months, ARNBOOK every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 12, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BONGKOCH | ARNBOOK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bongkoch/id688749943/reviews)** | [1.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arnbook/id1543409494/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 42.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 150 MB | 117 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MEB Corporation Public Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/436964329) | [ARN BOOK COMPANY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543409856) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### ARNBOOK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arnbook/id1543409494)

This app facilitates the buying and selling of both physical books and e-books in one place. It aims to support writers and publishers through digital channels, making it easier for readers to discover books they'll love. Features include pre-orders, print-on-demand, and a unified shipping service for books from different publishers.

**Highlights:** Buy physical books and e-books, Support writers and publishers, Pre-order books with premium benefits, Print-on-demand service, Read samples before buying, Unified shipping for multiple publishers, Loyalty program and discounts

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| สินค้าราคา 109 บาท | $2.99 | one-time |
| สินค้าราคา 129 บาท | $3.99 | one-time |
| หนังสือราคา 249 บาท | $6.99 | one-time |
| สินค้าราคา 249 บาท | $6.99 | one-time |
| หนังสือราคา 299 บาท | $7.99 | one-time |
| หนังสือราคา 349 บาท | $9.99 | one-time |
| สินค้าราคา 349 บาท | $9.99 | one-time |
| สินค้าราคา 399 บาท | $9.99 | one-time |
| หนังสือราคา 329 บาท | $10.99 | one-time |
| หนังสือราคา 399 บาท | $10.99 | one-time |
| หนังสือราคา 429 บาท | $11.99 | one-time |
| สินค้าราคา 429 บาท | $11.99 | one-time |
| หนังสือราคา 399 บาท | $12.99 | one-time |
| หนังสือราคา 479 บาท | $12.99 | one-time |
| สินค้าราคา 499 บาท | $12.99 | one-time |
| หนังสือราคา 449 บาท | $14.99 | one-time |
| หนังสือราคา 549 บาท | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BONGKOCH free?

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

### Is ARNBOOK free?

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

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

BONGKOCH is rated higher. BONGKOCH averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while ARNBOOK averages 1.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do BONGKOCH or ARNBOOK have ads?

Neither BONGKOCH nor ARNBOOK shows ads.

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

BONGKOCH ships an update every 6 months, and ARNBOOK every 3 weeks. Most recently, BONGKOCH was updated on August 12, 2026 and ARNBOOK on September 23, 2026.

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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.*