# 寒武纪年 vs 看小说的阅读器

The clearest difference is rating: 看小说的阅读器 at 4.3 against 寒武纪年's 3.0. 看小说的阅读器 also leads on ratings volume (41 vs 1). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 寒武纪年 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and 看小说的阅读器 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

看小说的阅读器 holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 看小说的阅读器 has 41 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of 寒武纪年's written reviews are positive against 88% of 看小说的阅读器's.

寒武纪年 ships an update every 5 weeks, 看小说的阅读器 every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 寒武纪年 | 看小说的阅读器 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bl/id1139992650/reviews) | **[4.3 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1390435229/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **41** |
| Positive reviews | 86.4% of reviews | **87.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 95 MB | 73 MB |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Shanghai Shunduo Network Science and Technology Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584098224) | [Lefee Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1390435228) |

## What reviewers say

### 寒武纪年

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bl/id1139992650)

A community for original BL/Danmei romance stories, featuring audio dramas and interactive content creation. Participate in writing contests and get opportunities for your work to be adapted into audio or comics.

**Highlights:** Original BL/Danmei stories, Audio drama adaptations, Interactive community features, Writing contests and incentives, Content creation and sharing, Opportunities for adaptation

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 三叶虫币840（12元） | $1.99 | one-time |
| 三叶虫币1750（25元） | $3.99 | one-time |
| 寒武会员31天 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 三叶虫币3500（50元） | $7.99 | one-time |
| 寒武会员91天 | $10.99 | one-time |
| 三叶虫币7560（108元） | $15.99 | one-time |
| 寒武会员184天 （148元减20元） | $19.99 | one-time |
| 寒武会员360天（288元减40元） | $37.99 | one-time |
| 寒武会员360天（288元减20元） | $41.99 | one-time |
| 寒武会员360天 | $45.99 | one-time |


### 看小说的阅读器

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1390435229)

Access a vast library of free novels across various genres, including romance, fantasy, and sci-fi. Enjoy features like audio narration, eye-care modes, and community interaction. Discover personalized recommendations and rewards.

**Highlights:** Free novel library, Audiobook narration, Night mode and eye-care themes, Community book club, Personalized recommendations, Reading rewards

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 850乐豆 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10天会员1.4.3 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10天会员 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1月会员1.4.3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1月会员 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 6月会员1.4.3 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 6月会员 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 22000乐豆 | $15.99 | one-time |
| 10月会员1.4.3 | $15.99 | one-time |
| 10月会员 | $15.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 寒武纪年 free?

寒武纪年 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 看小说的阅读器 free?

看小说的阅读器 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 寒武纪年 or 看小说的阅读器?

看小说的阅读器 is rated higher. 寒武纪年 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while 看小说的阅读器 averages 4.3 from 41 ratings.

### Do 寒武纪年 or 看小说的阅读器 have ads?

Both 寒武纪年 and 看小说的阅读器 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 寒武纪年 or 看小说的阅读器?

寒武纪年 ships an update every 5 weeks, and 看小说的阅读器 every 6 weeks. Most recently, 寒武纪年 was updated on November 2, 2026 and 看小说的阅读器 on November 2, 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.*