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honto view app vs Apple Books: catalog facts
honto view app	Apple Books
Free The app is free; books are bought from the honto store.	Free The app is free; ebooks and audiobooks are bought individually with no subscription.
Windows, macOS, Android, iOS	macOS, iOS
Use on up to five devices with synced bookmarks Vertical text, ruby and Japanese typesetting options	Ebooks and audiobooks in a single app Reading position syncs through iCloud
Tied to the honto store Interface and store are in Japanese	Only available on Apple devices Store purchases are tied to Apple's ecosystem
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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