# M vs Beenovel

M and Beenovel both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 37% of Beenovel's written reviews are positive against 0% of M's. Beenovel also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 390). M's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. M sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and Beenovel sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 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 Beenovel. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 390 and 1.8K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of M's written reviews are positive against 37% of Beenovel's.

M ships an update monthly, Beenovel every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | M | Beenovel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (390 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m-reader/id1491128481/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beenovel-complete-webnovels/id1520164072/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 390 | **1.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **36.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.5** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [HK WISHOW TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619748774) | [FRIVER TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1529211112) |

## 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 |


### Beenovel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beenovel-complete-webnovels/id1520164072)

Discover a vast library of popular novels, including romance, werewolf, fantasy, and mystery genres. Enjoy daily updates, personalized bookshelves, and a comfortable reading experience with customizable modes. Earn free coins to unlock more exciting content.

**Highlights:** Massive novel library, Daily chapter updates, Customizable bookshelf, Day/night reading modes, Auto-scroll feature, Earn free coins

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly MemberShip | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Membership | $99.99 | per year |
| 200Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 600Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1000Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1500Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2000Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3000Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 5000Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great reads
- 🚀 Stories flow well
- 💡 Variety of stories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive books
- 🐛 App crashes and stops working
- 🔍 Repetitive story plots
- 📝 Grammar and writing issues

**Reported bugs**

- Coins not deducted properly when reading chapters
- Books disappearing from user's library

**Requested features**

- More ways to earn free coins
- Ability to purchase individual books instead of chapters
- Improved customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is M free?

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

### Is Beenovel free?

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

### Which has better reviews, M or Beenovel?

Beenovel is rated higher. M averages 4.6 out of 5 from 390 ratings, while Beenovel averages 4.7 from 1.8K ratings.

### Do M or Beenovel have ads?

Both M and Beenovel show ads.

### Which is updated more often, M or Beenovel?

M ships an update monthly, and Beenovel every 2 months. Most recently, M was updated on September 15, 2026 and Beenovel on September 24, 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.*