# Novelize vs Lagerta

The clearest difference is rating: Lagerta at 4.5 against Novelize's 4.2. Lagerta also leads on ratings volume (273 vs 44). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Novelize sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Lagerta sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lagerta holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lagerta has 273 ratings behind it against 44, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of Novelize's written reviews are positive against 45% of Lagerta's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Novelize ships an update every 3 weeks, Lagerta every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Novelize | Lagerta |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelize-visual-choices-club/id1433722140/reviews) | **[4.5 (273 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lagerta-interactive-stories/id6466786607/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 44 | **273** |
| Positive reviews | **47.2% of reviews** | 44.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 225 MB | 356 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tortuga Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1073914351) | [Aram Kamavosyan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669671128) |

## What reviewers say

### Novelize

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelize-visual-choices-club/id1433722140)

Engage in interactive visual novels where your choices shape the narrative. Explore romance, adventure, and drama across multiple story arcs. Customize your character and build relationships to uncover different endings.

**Highlights:** Interactive story choices, Character customization, Relationship building, Multiple story arcs, Regularly released episodes, Deaf-friendly content

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Акция! 50 Алмазов | $0.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack of Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack of Keys | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack of Diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack of Diamonds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vip | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack of Diamonds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack of Keys | $9.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Pack of Diamonds | $12.99 | one-time |
| Extra Large Pack of Diamonds | $19.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack of Keys | $19.99 | one-time |
| Giant Pack of Diamonds | $39.99 | one-time |
| Mega Pack of Diamonds | $99.99 | one-time |


### Lagerta

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lagerta-interactive-stories/id6466786607)

Engage with a collection of romantic visual novels and interactive stories where your choices shape the narrative, character relationships, and story endings. Explore diverse genres and settings with new content released monthly.

**Highlights:** Branching storylines, Character customization, Multiple story endings, Romantic relationships, New stories monthly, Diverse genres

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

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7 T days | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 7 S days | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 7 days | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription for 30 days | $6.79 | per month |
| Subscription for 6 month | $38.49 | per 6 months |
| 1 year subscription | $67.90 | per year |
| Beginner's package (special offer) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner's package | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 donuts | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5 coffees | $5.99 | one-time |
| 100 stars | $6.49 | one-time |
| 500 donuts (hot off the press) | $8.99 | one-time |
| 500 donuts (for Insiders) | $8.99 | one-time |
| 15 coffee | $11.99 | one-time |
| 200 donuts | $13.99 | one-time |
| 1200 donuts (Fast Progress) | $14.99 | one-time |
| 30 coffees | $14.99 | one-time |
| 5 coffee + 2000 donuts | $17.99 | one-time |
| 1200 donuts | $22.99 | one-time |
| 500 donuts | $29.99 | one-time |
| 400 stars | $29.99 | one-time |
| 15 coffee + 2000 donuts | $74.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Interesting and creative stories
- 🎨 Diverse settings and historical themes
- 🎨 Engaging characters and storylines
- 💰 Decent system for earning in-game currency
- 🎉 Enjoyable events like the Donut Rush

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Very expensive choices/options
- 💰 Difficult to earn enough in-game currency
- 🐛 Technical issues like slow loading and crashes
- 🚫 Lack of diversity in character representation
- 🚫 Concerns about developer's behavior and treatment of competitors

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent loading times
- Progress/account issues after updates

**Requested features**

- Add more diverse character options
- Improve the in-game currency earning system
- Fix technical issues like slow loading and crashes
- Provide more transparency and better communication with players


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Novelize free?

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

### Is Lagerta free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Novelize or Lagerta?

Lagerta is rated higher. Novelize averages 4.2 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while Lagerta averages 4.5 from 273 ratings.

### Do Novelize or Lagerta have ads?

Both Novelize and Lagerta show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Novelize or Lagerta?

Novelize ships an update every 3 weeks, and Lagerta every 2 weeks. Most recently, Novelize was updated on October 26, 2026 and Lagerta on October 27, 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.*