# 米读小说 vs 腐竹小说

The clearest difference is rating: 米读小说 at 4.6 against 腐竹小说's 4.2. 米读小说 also leads on ratings volume (328 vs 18). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 米读小说 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and 腐竹小说 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

米读小说 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 米读小说 has 328 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of 米读小说's written reviews are positive against 63% of 腐竹小说's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

米读小说 ships an update monthly, 腐竹小说 every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 米读小说 | 腐竹小说 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (328 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1400607221/reviews)** | [4.2 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bl/id1501788212/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **328** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 57.6% of reviews | **62.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 159 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [上海大犀角信息科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490684717) | [Hangzhou Jiukuang Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1198155775) |

## What reviewers say

### 米读小说

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1400607221)

Access a vast library of over 70,000 novels, including popular original works and curated recommendations across various genres. Enjoy a seamless reading experience with features like daily check-ins for rewards and exclusive content for male and female readers.

**Highlights:** Vast novel library (70,000+ books), Original and high-quality content, Multiple genres (romance, fantasy, sci-fi, etc.), Daily check-in rewards (Mi Dou), Exclusive male and female reading channels, Free reading with optional membership

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 米读小说VIP连续包月 | $1.49 | per month |
| 米读小说VIP连续包月 | $1.99 | per month |
| 米读小说VIP连续包月 | $1.99 | per month |
| 米读小说VIP连续包季 | $4.99 | per 3 months |
| 米读小说VIP连续包季 | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| 米读小说VIP连续包年 | $24.49 | per year |
| 米读小说VIP周卡 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 米读小说VIP月卡 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 米读小说VIP季卡 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 米读小说VIP年卡 | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Extensive book selection
- 🆓 Free to read
- ✨ Smooth operation
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 💡 Good recommendations

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ Frequent network errors
- 💸 Membership required for full access
- ❌ Content frequently removed
- 📱 App crashes/freezes
- ⏳ Long loading times

**Reported bugs**

- Network connection issues
- Unable to open app
- Chapter loading errors
- App crashes during caching
- Content removed from bookshelf

**Requested features**

- Allow users to experience before buying membership
- Add vertical page turning option
- Allow users to suggest corrections for typos
- Publish completed works rather than unfinished ones
- Allow caching for offline reading


### 腐竹小说

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bl/id1501788212)

This app offers a vast collection of free Boys' Love (BL) and Danmei novels for fans. It features extensive categorization, user-friendly reading tools, and community interaction. New users receive special benefits, and daily check-ins earn rewards.

**Highlights:** Free BL and Danmei novels, Extensive library and categories, User-friendly reading experience, Daily check-in rewards, New user registration bonuses, Book collection management

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 腐竹周卡 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 腐竹月卡 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 腐竹季卡 | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 米读小说 free?

米读小说 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 腐竹小说 free?

腐竹小说 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 米读小说 or 腐竹小说?

米读小说 is rated higher. 米读小说 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 328 ratings, while 腐竹小说 averages 4.2 from 18 ratings.

### Do 米读小说 or 腐竹小说 have ads?

Both 米读小说 and 腐竹小说 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 米读小说 or 腐竹小说?

米读小说 ships an update monthly, and 腐竹小说 every 3 weeks. Most recently, 米读小说 was updated on October 25, 2026 and 腐竹小说 on October 25, 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.*