LN vs Light Novel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LN
Read novels directly from baka-tsuki on your iPhone and iPad. Add titles to your favorites and receive updates. This alpha version is actively developed with ongoing improvements.
- Read baka-tsuki novels
- Add novels to favorites
- Refresh for latest data
- Push notifications (future chapter updates)
- Alpha version with active development
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Want something like BakaReader EX on iOS then there is it!! Warning : There is no licensed novel (sword art online, mahouka, etc) and if it's not in baka-tsuki website it's not in my app either. Take it as an alpha work since it's far from done and every novel doesn't work (most do however^^), if you have a probleme submit an issue on github here : https://github.com/AzSiAz/LN-Reader/issues END Warning Features : - Read baka-tsuki novels directly on your iphone and ipad - Add them to favorites - Refresh button to get latest data - Push notification (Not new chapter for now but it's coming) Coming : - Download chapters for offline use - Read Web novel and teaser - Automatically get latest data
Light Novel
Access thousands of free romance and fantasy novels offline. Download chapters to read anytime, anywhere, with features like AI narration and instant translation. Enjoy daily updates and a customizable reading experience.
- Free unlimited novels
- Offline reading
- AI audio narration
- Instant translation
- Daily story updates
- Customizable reader settings
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Escape into thousands of light novels and romance stories – completely free and offline. Whether you love magical adventures, heartfelt love tales, or epic fantasy worlds, this app brings endless fiction to your pocket. Download any chapter to read without internet and enjoy your favorite stories anytime, anywhere. Key Features: - Free Reading – Unlimited novels with no subscriptions or paywalls. - Offline Mode – Save chapters and read without internet. - Audio Narration – Listen with natural AI voices, perfect for bedtime or multitasking. - Instant Translation – Translate novels into English, Spanish, French, German & more. - Daily Updates – New stories and chapters every day to keep you hooked. - Customizable Reader – Switch fonts, adjust size, and enjoy day/night modes. Genres to Explore: Romance, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Mystery, Fanfiction, Historical, Horror, Comedy, Reincarnation, and more. Designed for fiction lovers worldwide: free, offline, and endlessly captivating. Join a growing community of readers and start your next great adventure today! Download now and lose yourself in a world of stories. (All content provided from public-domain or open-license sources.) Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Light Novel at 4.5 against LN's 2.7. Light Novel also leads on review sentiment (80% vs 50%) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). LN's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Light Novel sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. LN asks for nothing beyond the download.
Light Novel holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Light Novel has 316 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of LN's written reviews are positive against 80% of Light Novel's.
LN ships an update monthly, Light Novel weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LN | Light Novel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (34 ratings) | 4.5 (316 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 34 | 316 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 116 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Stephan Deumier | Thien Le |
Customer experience
LN
Light Novel
Bugs and requests
LN
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Light Novel
Reported bugs
14 issues- Chapter download failed, points not returned
- Downloaded chapters removed over time
- Ads sometimes unskippable, requiring app restart
- Offline viewing doesn't work
- App counts down ad-free time when not in use
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- Lifetime membership removed
- Apple OAuth not working
- VIP status not transferred between platforms
- Cannot restore purchase on iOS from Android
- App closes when trying to purchase again
- Ads cover the screen and cannot be removed
- Ads play at full volume regardless of settings
- App stops reading when closed (even with premium)
- Downloaded novels not accessible offline
Requested features
25 requests- More content in read aloud features
- Pronunciation correction in read aloud
- Skipping certain words/phrases in read aloud
- Skipping/highlighting sentences instead of paragraphs
- Fast forward/rewind option for audio
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- Real-like narrator sound for AI
- Add a timer for reading sessions
- Improve AI voice quality
- Background reading/listening feature
- Fix ads covering text
- Fix ads playing at full volume
- Fix app not working offline
- Fix TTS stopping when app is closed
- Fix VIP status transfer between platforms
- Fix purchase restoration across platforms
- Add illustrations
- Fix Apple OAuth
- Fix ad count down when not in app
- Fix downloaded chapters being removed
- Fix lifetime membership removal
- More novel selection
- Allow background listening
- Add timer for reading
- Improve AI narrator voice
- More read aloud customization
In-app purchases
LN
No in-app purchases
Light Novel
- VIP Monthly$5.991 Month
- VIP Yearly$34.991 Year
- 1 Month VIP Membership$6.99
- Lifetime VIP Membership$69.99
