# 全本小说 vs 江湖小说

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 全本小说 at 74% against 江湖小说's 12%. 全本小说 also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.7). 江湖小说's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 全本小说 sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and 江湖小说 sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

全本小说 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 582 and 934 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of 全本小说's written reviews are positive against 12% of 江湖小说's.

全本小说 ships an update every 5 weeks, 江湖小说 every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 全本小说 | 江湖小说 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (582 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1489311475/reviews)** | [3.7 (934 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1585463501/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 582 | **934** |
| Positive reviews | **74.4% of reviews** | 12.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 180 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [北京淘阅文化科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435672701) | [杭州掌读云科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1585463503) |

## What reviewers say

### 全本小说

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1489311475)

Access a vast library of novels, from popular IPs to new releases, across all genres. Enjoy a personalized reading experience with customizable settings and recommendations. Listen to books with the audio feature.

**Highlights:** Massive novel library, Real-time updates, Personalized recommendations, Customizable reading interface, Night mode, Listen to books

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 包周会员 | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| 包周会员 | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| 包月会员 | $2.99 | per month |
| 包月会员 | $5.99 | per month |
| 包季会员 | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| 包季会员 | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| 2天VIP会员 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 7天VIP会员 | $0.99 | one-time |
| VIP会员 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30天VIP会员 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 90天VIP会员 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 366天VIP会员 | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Large selection of novels and books
- 💰 Free to use without payment required
- 🔐 No mandatory account creation needed
- 🎧 Audio/listening feature available
- ✈️ Good for offline reading

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🔋 High battery drain and device overheating
- ⚠️ Deceptive/scam advertisements present
- 🐛 Ads cannot be closed properly
- 🔍 Poor search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Video ads cannot be closed after completion
- Close button (X) overlaps with status bar on iPhone
- Ads force app closure and prevent functionality
- Rainbow puzzle ad loops and cannot be dismissed
- Audio playback issues after watching ads

**Requested features**

- Reduce advertisement frequency and improve ad experience
- Expand book categories including published works
- Fix Cantonese pronunciation for context-dependent characters
- Improve search functionality


### 江湖小说

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1585463501)

This app offers a vast library of free novels and e-books across various genres. Enjoy a seamless reading experience with features like night mode and personalized recommendations. Download and read your favorite stories anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Vast free novel library, Multiple genres available, Night mode for eye protection, Personalized recommendations, Offline reading support, Smooth reading experience

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 礼物打赏1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30天VIP | $2.99 | one-time |
| 60天VIP | $4.99 | one-time |
| 90天VIP | $7.99 | one-time |
| 3个月VIP | $8.99 | one-time |
| 180天VIP | $9.99 | one-time |
| 打赏礼物9 | $12.99 | one-time |
| 6个月VIP | $12.99 | one-time |
| 打赏礼物10 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 12个月VIP | $19.99 | one-time |
| 365天VIP | $25.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 全本小说 free?

全本小说 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 江湖小说 free?

江湖小说 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 全本小说 or 江湖小说?

全本小说 is rated higher. 全本小说 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 582 ratings, while 江湖小说 averages 3.7 from 934 ratings.

### Do 全本小说 or 江湖小说 have ads?

全本小说 shows ads; 江湖小说 does not.

### Which is updated more often, 全本小说 or 江湖小说?

全本小说 ships an update every 5 weeks, and 江湖小说 every 4 weeks. Most recently, 全本小说 was updated on September 22, 2026 and 江湖小说 on September 22, 2026.

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