LN vs Lipex Light Novel Reader
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
Lipex Light Novel Reader
Organize and read your EPUB light novels with a customizable reading experience. Track your progress and discover new stories within your personal library.
- Import EPUB light novels
- Organize your library
- Track reading progress
- Customize reading experience
- Discover new novels
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Discover your next light novel with Lipex. - Import and read light novels in EPUB format. - Organize your library, track your progress, and customize your reading experience. Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TZwSfVSvkXfdEtXlSuKn4iFR_g28EJ6CSheIY5p33ik/edit?usp=sharing Privacy Policy: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16RWMenOueTyiHTbRp_DiuUNRML3Q_zJAZIGCPUn2XDE/edit?tab=t.0
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lipex Light Novel Reader at 100% against LN's 50%. Lipex Light Novel Reader also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.7) and update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). LN's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (34 vs 9). On price, ads 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. Lipex Light Novel Reader sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. LN asks for nothing beyond the download.
Lipex Light Novel Reader holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 34 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of LN's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lipex Light Novel Reader's.
LN ships an update monthly, Lipex Light Novel Reader every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LN | Lipex Light Novel Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (34 ratings) | 5.0 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 34 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| 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 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Stephan Deumier | ABDISHAKUR MOHAMED ALI |
Customer experience
LN
Lipex Light Novel Reader
In-app purchases
LN
No in-app purchases
Lipex Light Novel Reader
- Lipex Pro$1.991 Month
Questions
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