# SILS vs motonovel

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SILS at 90% against motonovel's 6%. SILS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14). motonovel's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and chart position (#76 vs unranked). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. motonovel sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. SILS asks for nothing beyond the download.

SILS ships an update every 6 months, motonovel fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SILS | motonovel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[1.2 (140 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motonovel/id6744429534/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **140** |
| Positive reviews | **90.0% of reviews** | 5.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#76** |
| Size | 6 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **13** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Saskatchewan Information Library Services Consortium Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1295204396) | [Tromo Electronics LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807680619) |

## What reviewers say

### SILS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sils/id1295204397)

Easily search library catalogs, place holds, and manage your account on the go. Access your library barcode without your physical card. Available for customers of specific Saskatchewan library systems.

**Highlights:** Search library catalog, Place and manage holds, Renew borrowed items, View account status and fines, Access digital library barcode, Refine searches with filters

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### motonovel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motonovel/id6744429534)

**Currently charting:** #76 Top Grossing · Book, #206 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

This app offers a vast collection of high-quality novel resources for an engaging reading experience. It provides a VIP subscription service for enhanced access and features, with options for monthly, quarterly, or annual renewal. Users can manage their subscriptions and enjoy fascinating stories.

**Highlights:** Extensive novel collections, User-friendly reading interface, VIP subscription service, Auto-renewal options, Subscription management, Fascinating story content

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7 Days Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VIP | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription VIP $19.99 | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| Week VIP | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 7 Days VIP For  $19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1 Month VIP | $19.99 | one-time |
| 30 Days VIP For  $24.99 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 7 Days VIP | $29.99 | one-time |
| 90 Days VIP For  $69.99 | $69.99 | one-time |
| 365 Days VIP For  $169.99 | $169.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Good stories
- 🤩 Rich and wonderful stories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive paywall
- 🚫 App doesn't work
- 🤖 AI-generated stories
- 📝 Poor writing quality
- 🔒 Locked behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes
- Purchases not working as intended

**Requested features**

- Add ads instead of paywalls
- Offer monthly subscription instead of weekly


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SILS free?

SILS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is motonovel free?

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

### Do SILS or motonovel have ads?

Neither SILS nor motonovel shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SILS or motonovel?

SILS ships an update every 6 months, and motonovel fortnightly. Most recently, SILS was updated on October 20, 2026 and motonovel on October 19, 2026.

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