# Aki vs Book

The clearest difference is rating: Aki at 5.0 against Book's 4.4. Aki also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and ads (none vs shown). Book's advantage is ratings volume (272 vs 2). On price, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Book sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Aki asks for nothing beyond the download.

Aki holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Book has 272 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Aki's written reviews are positive against 70% of Book's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Aki | Book |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aki/id906928194/reviews)** | [4.4 (272 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-man/id1329581056/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **272** |
| Positive reviews | **77.8% of reviews** | 69.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [University of Otago](https://appshunter.io/developer/303707659) | [Farlex, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/379450386) |

## What reviewers say

### Aki

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aki/id906928194)

Learn Māori vocabulary and phrases through engaging levels and challenges. Navigate through a waka, avoid obstacles, and master new words. Compete with friends and track your progress.

**Highlights:** Vocabulary and phrase learning, Gamified levels and challenges, Progress tracking, Multiplayer challenges, Leaderboards

**In-app purchases:** none


### Book

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/book-man/id1329581056)

Navigate challenging mazes, collect letters, and spell words to win. Outsmart enemies with spells and uncover hidden bonuses. Compete in daily challenges to maintain streaks and earn high scores in this classic arcade-style word game.

**Highlights:** Navigate mazes, Collect letters, Spell words to win, Avoid enemies (Blots), Cast Slow-Down spells, Find hidden letters and bonuses, Daily Challenges

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 15 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 40 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 65 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 100 coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 200 coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 300 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1000 coins | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
- 🧠 Stimulates the brain and vocabulary
- 🎮 Addictive and enjoyable
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Suitable for all ages
- 📚 Educational and informative

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Control issues with 'Book-Man'
- 🧱 Character gets stuck
- ❓ Lack of clear instructions
- 📈 Difficulty in progression (keys)
- 💸 In-app purchases can be frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Book-Man doesn't follow directional movements
- Book-Man goes through walls
- Game crashes to home page
- Book-Man freezes during play
- Cannot unlock next level with a key

**Requested features**

- More levels or zones
- More languages
- Different game styles
- More 'Book-Man' heroes
- Ability to earn keys without purchase


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Aki free?

Aki is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Book free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Aki or Book?

Aki is rated higher. Aki averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Book averages 4.4 from 272 ratings.

### Do Aki or Book have ads?

Book shows ads; Aki does not.

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