Comparison

BookFunnel vs NovelBar

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

BookFunnel

Access and read your digital books and audiobooks from a single library. Organize your collection, customize reading settings, and enjoy a built-in reader and audiobook player. Sync your progress across devices for a seamless reading experience.

Highlights
  • Manage digital book library
  • Send books to favorite reading apps
  • Built-in reader
  • Customizable reading settings
  • Audiobook player
  • Sync reading progress across devices
Features
Currently charting
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MANAGE YOUR BOOKS Your BookFunnel library is at your fingertips! Search and sort through all of your BookFunnel books and send them right to your favorite reading app. Or, save time and space, and read right in our all new reader! HOW DOES IT WORK Most books you receive from a BookFunnel author are added to your library automatically. Or, you can enter the book’s download code into the app and add it manually. Tapping any book cover in the app will open it instantly You can also get instructions on downloading the book to a different device entirely. READ COMFORTABLY Read in our app or cloud reader and customize the settings for your comfort. Choose your ideal font type and text size, line spacing, and margins. Tap any book cover in your library to open it in our reader and get started. START LISTENING NOW Our brand-new audiobook player has the features you expect— bookmarks, download quality, and a beautiful, easy-to-navigate player. The BookFunnel app also gives you the ability to fine-tune the settings you really care about, including playback speed, custom skip-back and skip-forward buttons, and a sleep timer. READ WHERE YOU LIKE Sync your books across devices and never lose your place. When you’re reading a book in our app, BookFunnel will automatically mark your last page read and zing you back to it the next time you open the book, so switch freely between your phone and tablet and back again.

About

NovelBar

Discover a vast library of trending novels across diverse genres, from romance to fantasy. This platform offers an immersive reading experience with curated selections for every preference. Aspiring authors can also apply to have their work featured.

Highlights
  • Vast library of trending novels
  • Diverse genres including romance and fantasy
  • Curated book selections
  • Immersive reading experience
  • Platform for aspiring authors
Features
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NovelBar is an innovative reading platform that offers a vast library of trending novels across diverse genres. From passionate romances to thrilling adventures, NovelBar provides an extensive selection of books designed to leave you spellbound. We believe reading is more than just a pastime—it’s a way to escape, relax, and explore new worlds. That’s why our collection is carefully curated to cater to every preference. Whether you're drawn to heartfelt love stories or edge-of-your-seat fantasy, NovelBar has the perfect book waiting for you. Behind our expansive library is Letterlux, a dynamic platform where talented authors bring fresh, high-quality content to readers like you. If you're an aspiring author, you can apply to become a Letterlux signed writer through the link: https://letterlux.tech/ and have your novel featured on NovelBar. So whether you're a seasoned reader or simply looking to broaden your literary horizons, NovelBar is your go-to app for immersive, unforgettable stories. Subscription Agreement 1. Period:monthly(auto-renewable subscriptions) 2. Price:$19.99/month 3. Payment: The purchase will be charged to your iTunes account. 4. Renewal: The Apple iTunes account will automatically deduct fees within 24 hours before the subscription expires. After successful deduction, the subscription will be postponed for one cycle. 5. Cancel:You can cancel your subscription at any time 24 hours before the subscription expires. 6. Manage subscriptions: You can view and manage your renewals. 7. Award:After subscribing, the coins and bonus received each month are limited. If you need more coins, please make an additional recharge. 8. Privacy:https://api.novelbars.com/privacy_policy 9. Term of Service:https://api.novelbars.com/user_agreement

Screenshots

BookFunnel4 screens
NovelBar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BookFunnel at none against NovelBar's 10. BookFunnel also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (46% vs 23%). NovelBar's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (2.2K vs 427). On price, update cadence, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NovelBar sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. BookFunnel asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NovelBar holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NovelBar has 2.2K ratings behind it against 427, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of BookFunnel's written reviews are positive against 23% of NovelBar's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
BookFunnel versus NovelBar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBookFunnelNovelBar
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (427 ratings)4.1 (2.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.7% of reviews — better22.6% of reviews
Number of ratings4272.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#40#35 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB154 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperBookFunnelQVON

Customer experience

BookFunnel

All ratings427 ratings
Positive63.2%
Neutral11.0%
Negative25.8%
Written reviews151 reviews
Positive45.7%
Neutral9.9%
Negative44.4%

NovelBar

All ratings2,173 ratings
Positive77.3%
Neutral2.3%
Negative20.4%
Written reviews527 reviews
Positive22.6%
Neutral3.6%
Negative73.8%

User reviews

BookFunnel

From 427 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Seamless book transfer to Kindle
  • 💡 Variety of font options
  • ⭐ Positive customer support experiences

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy performance, crashes, and freezes
  • 🔍 Difficulty finding and accessing books
  • 📚 Limited book organization and management features
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🔍 Confusing sign-in and download processes

NovelBar

From 2.2K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great stories
  • 👍 Enjoyable reading experience
  • 💡 Variety of book options

Room to improve

  • 💰 Exorbitant costs for reading chapters
  • 🔒 Lack of transparency around subscription model
  • 🐛 Technical issues like freezing, glitches
  • ⏱️ Slow coin accumulation for free reading

Bugs and requests

BookFunnel

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Inability to swipe pages on iPad
  • Books disappearing from library
  • Inconsistent behavior when pausing/resuming audiobooks
  • Corrupted book downloads
  • Unreliable 'send to Kindle' functionality

Requested features

5 requests
  • Continuous scroll option
  • Ability to add notes to bookmarks
  • Integration with other reading apps (e.g., Audible, Apple Books)
  • Support for CarPlay and other in-car integrations
  • Improved book organization tools (e.g., series, collections)

NovelBar

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent chapter pricing
  • Subscription benefits not being properly applied
  • Search function not working as expected

Requested features

3 requests
  • Option to purchase full books instead of chapters
  • Improved customer support responsiveness
  • Better editing and proofreading of stories

In-app purchases

None

BookFunnel

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

NovelBar

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly subscription$9.997 Days
  • Monthly subscription$19.991 Month
  • Monthly subscription1 Month trial$19.991 Month
One-time7
  • 500 Coins$4.99
  • 900 Coins$8.99
  • 1000 Coins$9.99
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  • 2000 Coins$19.99
  • 3000 Coins$29.99
  • 4100 Coins$40.99
  • 6000 Coins$59.99

Questions

Is BookFunnel free?
BookFunnel is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NovelBar free?
NovelBar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BookFunnel or NovelBar?
NovelBar is rated higher. BookFunnel averages 3.7 out of 5 from 427 ratings, while NovelBar averages 4.1 from 2.2K ratings.
Do BookFunnel or NovelBar have ads?
NovelBar shows ads; BookFunnel does not.
Which is updated more often, BookFunnel or NovelBar?
BookFunnel ships an update every 3 weeks, and NovelBar every 3 weeks. Most recently, BookFunnel was updated on November 3, 2026 and NovelBar on November 3, 2026.
Which is more popular, BookFunnel or NovelBar?
BookFunnel currently peaks at #40 in the App Store charts, and NovelBar at #35. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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