# 酷匠阅读 vs 書蟲小說

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 書蟲小說 at 100% against 酷匠阅读's 60%. 書蟲小說 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). 酷匠阅读's advantage is ratings volume (123 vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 酷匠阅读 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and 書蟲小說 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

書蟲小說 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 酷匠阅读 has 123 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of 酷匠阅读's written reviews are positive against 100% of 書蟲小說's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 酷匠阅读 | 書蟲小說 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1004924080/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6449509195/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **123** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 115 MB | 30 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [南京地平线网络科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1004924079) | [四川省与初电竞俱乐部有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669013411) |

## What reviewers say

### 酷匠阅读

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1004924080)

Access a vast library of free novels, audiobooks, and comics updated daily. Engage with authors and readers, discover new stories through recommendations and rankings, and enjoy a comfortable reading experience with customizable features. Support your favorite creators through various in-app options.

**Highlights:** Daily updated free novels, Audiobook and comic support, Author and reader interaction, Customizable reading modes, Offline downloads, Creator support and tipping, Rankings and recommendations

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 酷匠阅读连续包月(自动续费) | $1.49 | per month |
| 酷币6元 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 酷币12元 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 酷币18元 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 18元会员 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 酷币30元 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 酷币50元 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 酷币98元 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 酷币198元 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 酷币298元 | $39.99 | one-time |


### 書蟲小說

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6449509195)

Discover and read a vast collection of novels with real-time updates and personalized recommendations. Enjoy features like customizable reading settings, automatic listening, and a community for book reviews and discussions. Offers a VIP subscription for enhanced access.

**Highlights:** Massive novel library, Real-time update reminders, Personalized book recommendations, Customizable reading experience, Automatic audiobook function, Community book reviews and social features

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP包月 | $29.99 | per month |
| 超級VIP包月 | $39.99 | per month |
| 超級VIP包季 | $69.99 | per 3 months |
| VIP包季 | $69.99 | per 3 months |
| VIP包年 | $99.99 | per year |
| 750糖豆 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 9000糖豆 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 20000糖豆 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 45000糖豆 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 99999糖豆 | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 酷匠阅读 free?

酷匠阅读 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 書蟲小說 free?

書蟲小說 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 酷匠阅读 or 書蟲小說?

書蟲小說 is rated higher. 酷匠阅读 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 123 ratings, while 書蟲小說 averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do 酷匠阅读 or 書蟲小說 have ads?

Both 酷匠阅读 and 書蟲小說 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 酷匠阅读 or 書蟲小說?

酷匠阅读 ships an update monthly, and 書蟲小說 monthly. Most recently, 酷匠阅读 was updated on November 6, 2026 and 書蟲小說 on November 3, 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.*