# 塔读小说 vs 七猫小说

The clearest difference is rating: 七猫小说 at 4.6 against 塔读小说's 3.5. 七猫小说 also leads on ratings volume (3.5K vs 13) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). 塔读小说's advantage is review sentiment (84% vs 70%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 塔读小说 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and 七猫小说 sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

七猫小说 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 七猫小说 has 3.5K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 84% of 塔读小说's written reviews are positive against 70% of 七猫小说's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

塔读小说 ships an update monthly, 七猫小说 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 塔读小说 | 七猫小说 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app/id1077248962/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1387717110/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **83.9% of reviews** | 70.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#118** |
| Size | 116 MB | 383 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Beijing YiTian XinDong Network Tech Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/521676892) | [Shanghai Seven-Cat Culture Media Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1230400807) |

## What reviewers say

### 塔读小说

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/app/id1077248962)

Access a vast library of free, authorized online novels across various genres. Enjoy a comfortable reading experience with customizable settings and audio playback. Discover new favorites through intelligent recommendations and engage with authors and fellow readers.

**Highlights:** Free access to authorized novels, Diverse genre selection, Customizable reading settings, Audiobook playback, Intelligent book recommendations, Author interaction, Community book reviews

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 连续包月 | $0.99 | per month |
| 首次购买1个月会员6元 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 购买1个月会员 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 15张金票 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3个月会员5折购 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 6个月会员5折购 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 25张金票 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 50张金票 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 购买6个月会员 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 购买12个月会员 | $19.99 | one-time |


### 七猫小说

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1387717110)

**Currently charting:** #118 Top Free · Book, #192 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Discover and read millions of novels for free, from popular genres to trending titles. Enjoy immersive reading and listening experiences, connect with other readers, and find your next favorite book through curated lists and recommendations.

**Highlights:** Vast free novel library, Curated reading lists, Immersive audiobook experience, Community discussion forum, Personalized recommendations, Read and listen simultaneously

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 七猫小说VIP会员连续包月 | $2.99 | per month |
| 七猫小说VIP会员连续包月 | $2.99 | per month |
| 七猫小说VIP会员连续包季 | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| 七猫小说VIP连续包季 | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| 七猫小说会员VIP连续包季 | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| 6元礼物 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 7天七猫VIP会员 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1个月七猫VIP会员 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 12元礼物 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1个月七猫VIP会员 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 3个月七猫VIP会员 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 98元礼物 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 12个月七猫VIP会员 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 178元礼物 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 12个月七猫VIP会员 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 36个月七猫VIP会员 | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Lots of good books
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💰 Free to read
- 📚 Wide variety of genres

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Too many ads
- 🔒 Unable to register with overseas phone numbers
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔇 Poor audio quality for audiobooks

**Reported bugs**

- Hearing time not stopping when app is closed
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Ads randomly redirecting to other apps

**Requested features**

- Ability to register with overseas phone numbers
- Improve ad experience
- Add more audiobook options
- Implement a dark mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 塔读小说 free?

塔读小说 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 七猫小说 free?

七猫小说 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 塔读小说 or 七猫小说?

七猫小说 is rated higher. 塔读小说 averages 3.5 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while 七猫小说 averages 4.6 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do 塔读小说 or 七猫小说 have ads?

Both 塔读小说 and 七猫小说 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 塔读小说 or 七猫小说?

塔读小说 ships an update monthly, and 七猫小说 every 2 weeks. Most recently, 塔读小说 was updated on September 23, 2026 and 七猫小说 on September 22, 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.*