# M vs Elf Novel

M and Elf Novel both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of Elf Novel's written reviews are positive against 0% of M's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. M sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Elf Novel sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for M against 4.7 for Elf Novel. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 389 and 765 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of M's written reviews are positive against 91% of Elf Novel's.

M ships an update monthly, Elf Novel every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | M | Elf Novel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (389 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m-reader/id1491128481/reviews) | **[4.7 (765 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elf-novel-romance-and-werewolf/id1498403758/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 389 | **765** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **91.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.5** | 14.7 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [HK WISHOW TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619748774) | [HK FRIVER TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490982635) |

## What reviewers say

### M

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m-reader/id1491128481)

Immerse yourself in a vast library of popular romantic and fantasy stories, including vampires and werewolves. Save your favorites and sync your progress across devices for uninterrupted reading. Daily chapter updates ensure you're always caught up.

**Highlights:** Thousands of popular stories, Multiple genres: romance, fantasy, werewolf, Save favorite stories, Cross-device syncing, Daily chapter updates, Ad-supported content

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Discount Card Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Discount Card Monthly | $15.99 | per month |
| MemberShip Yearly | $18.99 | per year |
| Discount Card Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| 840Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2100 Coins & Gifts | $4.99 | one-time |
| 4200 Coins & Gifts | $9.99 | one-time |
| 8400 Coins & Gifts | $19.99 | one-time |
| 12600 Coins & Gifts | $29.99 | one-time |
| 21000書幣，送5000書豆 | $49.99 | one-time |


### Elf Novel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/elf-novel-romance-and-werewolf/id1498403758)

Discover a vast library of original novels across various genres, including romance, fantasy, and sci-fi. Enjoy a customizable reading experience with offline access and curated book rankings. Explore free offers and purchase books or chapters.

**Highlights:** Large original book library, Book rankings, Free offers and sales, Customizable reader experience, Offline reading, Free trial chapters

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chapter Coins 20% OFF (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Membership | $5.99 | per month |
| Chapter Coins 20% OFF (Month) | $15.99 | per month |
| Yearly Membership | $18.99 | per year |
| 840Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2100 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 4200 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 8400 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 12600 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 21000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient to use
- 📚 Great selection of books
- 🔍 Easy to find and purchase books
- 🔖 Useful bookmarking and archiving features
- 🔌 Seamless cross-device syncing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive chapter/book prices
- 📄 Short chapter lengths for paid content
- 🤑 High overall cost to read full books

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional app crashes or freezes
- Issues with downloading or accessing purchased content

**Requested features**

- Ability to purchase books directly within the app
- Better organization and sorting options for library


## Frequently asked questions

### Is M free?

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

### Is Elf Novel free?

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

### Which has better reviews, M or Elf Novel?

Elf Novel is rated higher. M averages 4.6 out of 5 from 389 ratings, while Elf Novel averages 4.7 from 765 ratings.

### Do M or Elf Novel have ads?

Both M and Elf Novel show ads.

### Which is updated more often, M or Elf Novel?

M ships an update monthly, and Elf Novel every 6 weeks. Most recently, M was updated on November 3, 2026 and Elf Novel 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.*