# FanFiction Plus & AO3 Reader vs Lunarwrite

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lunarwrite at 85% against FanFiction Plus & AO3 Reader's 39%. Lunarwrite also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and ads (none vs shown). FanFiction Plus & AO3 Reader's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 100) and update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FanFiction Plus & AO3 Reader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Lunarwrite sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lunarwrite holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: FanFiction Plus & AO3 Reader has 1.3K ratings behind it against 100, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of FanFiction Plus & AO3 Reader's written reviews are positive against 85% of Lunarwrite's.

FanFiction Plus & AO3 Reader ships an update fortnightly, Lunarwrite monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FanFiction Plus & AO3 Reader | Lunarwrite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fanfiction-plus-and-ao3-reader/id1076160335/reviews) | **[4.8 (100 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lunarwrite/id6466985306/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 100 |
| Positive reviews | 38.6% of reviews | **85.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [A2 Apps Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1632751836) | [MEB Corporation Public Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/436964329) |

## What reviewers say

### FanFiction Plus & AO3 Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fanfiction-plus-and-ao3-reader/id1076160335)

Access and read millions of free fanfiction stories from fanfiction.net. Discover new content, download stories for offline reading, and customize your reading experience with various fonts and colors. Get notified of updates and engage with the community by posting reviews.

**Highlights:** Discover and read millions of free fanfiction stories, Offline reading and cross-device syncing, Notifications for story updates, Customizable reading experience (fonts, colors), Post and read story reviews, Text-to-speech for listening to stories

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ads_Free_Week | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| ads_free | $2.99 | per month |
| Ads Free Year | $24.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Great app to listen to stories
- 🎨 Customizable reading experience
- 🗂️ Organized library and categories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Verification issues and bugs
- 💸 Paid subscription not working as expected
- 📢 Too many disruptive ads
- 🔌 Offline reading not working
- 🔍 Unreliable search and update features

**Reported bugs**

- Stories not loading or updating
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Captcha issues preventing access
- Paid ad-free subscription not working

**Requested features**

- Ability to report harassment and bullying
- Sync library across devices
- Background audio playback
- Sort and filter library options
- In-app story publishing


### Lunarwrite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lunarwrite/id6466985306)

Discover and read popular Thai Boy Love, Girl Love, and Romance novels translated into English. Enjoy a reader-friendly, chapter-by-chapter experience with customizable options and no interruptions. Immerse yourself in the latest and timeless series.

**Highlights:** Read Thai BL, GL, and Romance novels, English translations available, Chapter-by-chapter reading, Customizable font size and style, No ads or interruptions, Discover latest and classic series

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gems 0.99 USD | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gems 2.99 USD | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gems 4.99 USD | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gems 9.99 USD | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gems 24.99 USD | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FanFiction Plus & AO3 Reader free?

FanFiction Plus & AO3 Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lunarwrite free?

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

### Which has better reviews, FanFiction Plus & AO3 Reader or Lunarwrite?

Lunarwrite is rated higher. FanFiction Plus & AO3 Reader averages 3.7 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Lunarwrite averages 4.8 from 100 ratings.

### Do FanFiction Plus & AO3 Reader or Lunarwrite have ads?

FanFiction Plus & AO3 Reader shows ads; Lunarwrite does not.

### Which is updated more often, FanFiction Plus & AO3 Reader or Lunarwrite?

FanFiction Plus & AO3 Reader ships an update fortnightly, and Lunarwrite monthly. Most recently, FanFiction Plus & AO3 Reader was updated on October 24, 2026 and Lunarwrite on October 30, 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.*