# M vs Cat Novel Lite

M and Cat Novel Lite are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

M ships an update monthly, Cat Novel Lite every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | M | Cat Novel Lite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (390 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m-reader/id1491128481/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **390** | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 82 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [HK WISHOW TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619748774) | [靖 伍](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736748449) |

## 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 |


### Cat Novel Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cat-novel-lite/id6504985339)

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 閱讀解鎖10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 閱讀解鎖-1 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 閱讀解鎖2 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 閱讀解鎖3 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 閱讀解鎖6 | $34.99 | one-time |
| 閱讀解鎖4 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 閱讀解鎖7 | $64.99 | one-time |
| 閱讀解鎖5 | $99.99 | one-time |
| 閱讀解鎖8 | $149.99 | one-time |
| 閱讀解鎖9 | $364.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is M free?

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

### Is Cat Novel Lite free?

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

### Do M or Cat Novel Lite have ads?

Both M and Cat Novel Lite show ads.

### Which is updated more often, M or Cat Novel Lite?

M ships an update monthly, and Cat Novel Lite every 3 weeks. Most recently, M was updated on September 15, 2026 and Cat Novel Lite on September 15, 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.*