# Summit Reader vs i.Novel Reader

The clearest difference is rating: Summit Reader at 4.8 against i.Novel Reader's 2.0. Summit Reader also leads on ratings volume (1.3K vs 1). i.Novel Reader's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Summit Reader sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and i.Novel Reader sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Summit Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Summit Reader has 1.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Summit Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, i.Novel Reader weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Summit Reader | i.Novel Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summit-reader/id1307517930/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inovel-reader-read-txt-books/id6446276080/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 86.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 109 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [三英 郑](https://appshunter.io/developer/557534657) | [博浩 郭](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676581091) |

## What reviewers say

### Summit Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/summit-reader/id1307517930)

This app offers robust document management with unlimited storage, nested folders, and quick searching. It supports various archive formats, converts PDFs and Word docs to text, and allows easy exporting and customization of document covers. Enjoy a pleasant reading interface with diverse fonts and advanced TXT handling.

**Highlights:** Unlimited document storage, Nested folder organization, Archive format support (zip, rar, 7z), PDF/Word to text conversion, Customizable document covers, Advanced TXT chapter segmentation, Pleasant reading interface

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extend VIP for 30 Days | $0.99 | one-time |
| Extend Membership for One Year | $4.99 | one-time |
| Extend VIP for Two Years | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime VIP | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Best reading app
- 🚀 Powerful features
- 🎨 Highly customizable
- 💰 Great value for money
- 🔍 Comprehensive search and download options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes after recent updates
- 🔍 Inconsistent search and download functionality
- 🔌 Battery drain issues during audiobook playback
- 📱 Lack of multi-device sync
- 🚫 Persistent ads even for paid users

**Reported bugs**

- Playback stops unexpectedly when encountering certain symbols
- Horizontal dual-page mode cannot be disabled
- Inability to download new books after recent update
- Imported books not showing up in the library
- Settings menu and navigation buttons not working

**Requested features**

- Add support for Apple CarPlay
- Improve audiobook playback controls
- Introduce a dark mode option
- Allow custom text-to-speech voice selection
- Implement iCloud sync for bookmarks and reading progress


### i.Novel Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inovel-reader-read-txt-books/id6446276080)

This app provides a clean and straightforward way to read local TXT novel files on your device. It offers customization options for themes, fonts, and page-turning, with offline reading capabilities. An optional one-time purchase removes ads and unlocks additional features.

**Highlights:** Import local TXT files, Automatic chapter parsing, Customizable themes and night mode, Adjustable font size and line spacing, Offline reading and data saving, Local reading record storage

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP会员限时折扣 | $0.99 | one-time |
| VIP会员 | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Summit Reader free?

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

### Is i.Novel Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Summit Reader or i.Novel Reader?

Summit Reader is rated higher. Summit Reader averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while i.Novel Reader averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Summit Reader or i.Novel Reader have ads?

Both Summit Reader and i.Novel Reader show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Summit Reader or i.Novel Reader?

Summit Reader ships an update every 3 weeks, and i.Novel Reader weekly. Most recently, Summit Reader was updated on November 4, 2026 and i.Novel Reader on November 3, 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.*