# BONGKOCH vs MaReads

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BONGKOCH at 71% against MaReads's 20%. BONGKOCH also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.8) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). MaReads's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly 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 MaReads sells 7 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 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of BONGKOCH's written reviews are positive against 20% of MaReads's.

BONGKOCH ships an update every 6 months, MaReads fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 12, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BONGKOCH | MaReads |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bongkoch/id688749943/reviews)** | [2.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mareads/id1625633273/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 150 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MEB Corporation Public Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/436964329) | [Amarin Printing & Publishing Public Company Limited.](https://appshunter.io/developer/464708773) |

## 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 |


### MaReads

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mareads/id1625633273)

Discover a new universe for readers and writers, filled with imagination, fun, and happiness. Connect with creators and fellow book lovers in a space that fosters friendships. Enjoy a wide variety of novels and comics, with features to support your favorite characters.

**Highlights:** Original novels and comics, Free reading of diverse genres, Support favorite characters feature, Flexible coin system, Customizable reading modes, Engaging community activities

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 24 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 48 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 69 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 125 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 209 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 279 | $10.99 | one-time |
| 349 | $13.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is BONGKOCH free?

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

### Is MaReads free?

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

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

BONGKOCH is rated higher. BONGKOCH averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while MaReads averages 2.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do BONGKOCH or MaReads have ads?

Neither BONGKOCH nor MaReads shows ads.

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

BONGKOCH ships an update every 6 months, and MaReads fortnightly. Most recently, BONGKOCH was updated on August 12, 2026 and MaReads on September 19, 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.*