# iReadernovel vs PopNovel

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PopNovel at 72% against iReadernovel's 10%. PopNovel also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.6) and ratings volume (140 vs 7). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iReadernovel sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and PopNovel sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PopNovel holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PopNovel has 140 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of iReadernovel's written reviews are positive against 72% of PopNovel's.

iReadernovel ships an update every 3 weeks, PopNovel every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iReadernovel | PopNovel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ireadernovel/id1487936211/reviews) | **[4.5 (140 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popnovel/id1588031455/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **140** |
| Positive reviews | 10.2% of reviews | **72.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 180 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [HK IReader Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1110639431) | [HK Qingmo Technology limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530149553) |

## What reviewers say

### iReadernovel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ireadernovel/id1487936211)

Access a vast library of web novels and romance stories across diverse genres like werewolf, fantasy, and sci-fi. Enjoy personalized recommendations and a comfortable reading experience with customizable features. Millions of readers use this app to find and enjoy their next favorite book.

**Highlights:** Vast collection of 100,000+ novels, Diverse genres including Werewolf, Romance, Fantasy, Personalized recommendations, Customizable reading experience, Bookmark function, Thoughtful UI design

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 掌閱海外版 周 VIP | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 200 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3000 iCoins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 6000 iCoins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 12000 iCoins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 30000 iCoins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great selection of books
- 👍 Love the stories
- 👍 Stories are great
- 👍 Good selection
- 👍 Well-written stories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too expensive
- 💸 Very expensive
- 💸 Expensive
- 💸 Cost is too high
- 💸 Money hungry

**Reported bugs**

- Rewards program no longer accessible
- Cannot change ID number
- Stories not updating
- App cannot connect to network
- Tokens disappeared

**Requested features**

- Add Russian language
- Add French language
- Add more vampire manga
- Make app subscription only
- Add search box for books


### PopNovel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popnovel/id1588031455)

Access a vast library of exclusive web novels across various genres. Download chapters for offline reading and enjoy features like update reminders, smart sorting, and community comments. Easily find your next read with powerful search and classification filters.

**Highlights:** Massive exclusive novel library, Offline reading with chapter downloads, Smart library with sorting and update reminders, Community comments and sharing, Powerful book search and classification, Fast-releasing chapters, Reliable account tracking

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 420 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1260 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 2100 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| $7.99 - Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| 4200 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| 8400 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium+ | $19.99 | one-time |
| $29.99 - Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 21000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 💎 Interesting and exciting books
- 🌟 Variety of genres
- 📚 Enjoyable stories
- 🤗 Wonderful fictional books

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Expensive chapter costs
- 🐛 Poor translations with grammar/spelling errors
- 🚫 Banned from using the app
- ⏱️ Slow updates
- 💳 Disappearing coins/credits

**Reported bugs**

- Connection errors
- Freezing/crashing issues
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Lower chapter prices
- Improve translation quality
- Provide more free content
- Faster updates
- Reliable coin/credit system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iReadernovel free?

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

### Is PopNovel free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iReadernovel or PopNovel?

PopNovel is rated higher. iReadernovel averages 3.6 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while PopNovel averages 4.5 from 140 ratings.

### Do iReadernovel or PopNovel have ads?

Both iReadernovel and PopNovel show ads.

### Which is updated more often, iReadernovel or PopNovel?

iReadernovel ships an update every 3 weeks, and PopNovel every 5 weeks. Most recently, iReadernovel was updated on November 7, 2026 and PopNovel 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.*