# M vs AceRead

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AceRead at 52% against M's 0%. AceRead also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.5). M's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 2.9) and ratings volume (390 vs 18). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. M sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and AceRead sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

M holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: M has 390 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of M's written reviews are positive against 52% of AceRead's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

M ships an update monthly, AceRead weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and June 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | M | AceRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (390 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m-reader/id1491128481/reviews)** | [2.9 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aceread-novelstoryread/id1573702265/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **390** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **52.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 82 MB | 89 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [HK WISHOW TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619748774) | [zeng xiaoxian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477185591) |

## 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 |


### AceRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aceread-novelstoryread/id1573702265)

Discover a vast library of high-quality novels across various genres, including romance, fantasy, and sci-fi. Customize your reading experience with adjustable text and background settings, and enjoy uninterrupted reading with no ads. Become the protagonist in your favorite stories.

**Highlights:** Diverse novel genres, Quick chapter updates, Customizable text size, Adjustable background color, Night mode, Ad-free reading experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Pack | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Coin Pack | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscribe pack 9.99 | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscribe pack 9.99 | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscribe pack 14.99 | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Coin Pack 4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Packs 11.99 | $11.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 29.99 | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is M free?

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

### Is AceRead free?

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

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

M is rated higher. M averages 4.6 out of 5 from 390 ratings, while AceRead averages 2.9 from 18 ratings.

### Do M or AceRead have ads?

Both M and AceRead show ads.

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

M ships an update monthly, and AceRead weekly. Most recently, M was updated on September 15, 2026 and AceRead on June 8, 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.*