# POCH vs Teller Novel

The clearest difference is review sentiment: POCH at 60% against Teller Novel's 22%. POCH also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. POCH sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Teller Novel sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

POCH ships an update weekly, Teller Novel fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | POCH | Teller Novel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.4 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teller-novel/id1238587832/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **69** |
| Positive reviews | **59.5% of reviews** | 22.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Visualworks Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/349054632) | [Teller Novel Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/915298311) |

## What reviewers say

### POCH

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/poch/id1232677977)

Read stories in a chat format where you can customize character names and icons. Enjoy a wide variety of genres with new weekly updates. Some stories offer free first chapters.

**Highlights:** Chat-style story reading, Customizable character names and icons (Dream Conversion), Multiple genres (Romance, Youth, BL, GL), Weekly story updates, Access to professional writer rooms, Free first chapters

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1週間プレミアム会員 | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| アウトディビジョン -刑徒隷僕区- | $2.49 | per month |
| 1ヶ月間プレミアム会員 | $2.49 | per month |
| 藤谷燈子の部屋 | $3.49 | per month |
| 眉山さくらの部屋 | $3.49 | per month |
| Boys be バーチャル美少女 | $3.49 | per month |
| 英田サキの部屋 | $3.49 | per month |
| アライザライハイツ 132 | $4.49 | per month |
| スキも積もれば～告白大喜利50本勝負～ | $4.49 | per month |
| 1年間プレミアム会員 | $28.99 | per year |


### Teller Novel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/teller-novel/id1238587832)

This app offers a vast collection of original novels and chat-style stories across various genres, including horror and romance. Users can also create and share their own stories with a large community. It's perfect for quick reads during commutes or leisure time.

**Highlights:** Vast collection of original novels, Chat-style story format, Wide range of genres (horror, romance, mystery), Create and share your own stories, Daily new additions, Illustrated stories

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ライトプラン1ヶ月 | $2.99 | per month |
| VIPプラン1週間 | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| VIPメンバーシップ1ヶ月 | $8.99 | per month |
| VIPプラン1ヶ月 | $8.99 | per month |
| VIPプラン1ヶ月 | $8.99 | per month |
| VIPメンバーシップ3ヶ月 | $24.99 | per 3 months |
| VIPプラン12ヶ月 | $54.99 | per year |
| VIPメンバーシップ12ヶ月 | $80.99 | per year |
| VIPメンバーシップ12ヶ月 | $81.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is POCH free?

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

### Is Teller Novel free?

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

### Do POCH or Teller Novel have ads?

Teller Novel shows ads; POCH does not.

### Which is updated more often, POCH or Teller Novel?

POCH ships an update weekly, and Teller Novel fortnightly. Most recently, POCH was updated on October 24, 2026 and Teller Novel on October 24, 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.*