# Novel Effect vs RightStart eBook Reader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RightStart eBook Reader at none against Novel Effect's 16. Novel Effect's advantage is chart position (#17 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Novel Effect sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. RightStart eBook Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Novel Effect | RightStart eBook Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (9.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novel-effect-read-aloud-books/id1057374139/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **9.9K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 76.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Best chart rank | **#17** | — |
| Size | 212 MB | 109 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Novel Effect Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1057374138) | [Activities for Learning inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/406078584) |

## What reviewers say

### Novel Effect

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novel-effect-read-aloud-books/id1057374139)

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Grossing · Book, #169 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

This app enhances children's storybook reading by adding interactive music, sound effects, and character voices that respond to your voice. It aims to make reading time magical, promote literacy, and spark imagination for kids up to 12 years old.

**Highlights:** Voice-activated music and sound effects, Character voices respond to reading, Hundreds of curated children's books, Weekly new book additions, Supports print books and eBooks, Classroom and family versions

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Access | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium Access | $7.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium Access | $41.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Access | $49.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Access | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium Access | $59.99 | per year |
| Annual Student Access | $99.99 | per year |
| Mini Vote Bundle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Vote Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Big Vote Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mega Vote Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ❤️ Loved the app
- 🤩 Fun and good family time
- 🎨 Brings books to life
- 👍 Engaging for students
- 🎉 Adds magic to reading

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Many locked books need premium
- 🔇 Sound issues - quiet or out of sync
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🤔 Not as many titles as expected

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or gets stuck
- Progress meter doesn't match audio

**Requested features**

- Add more books, especially current titles
- Improve audio sync and volume
- Implement Apple Family Sharing
- Add more free books or samples
- Provide option to turn off background music


### RightStart eBook Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rightstart-ebook-reader/id6502687264)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Novel Effect free?

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

### Is RightStart eBook Reader free?

RightStart eBook Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Novel Effect or RightStart eBook Reader have ads?

Neither Novel Effect nor RightStart eBook Reader shows ads.

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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.*