# Jonaxx Stories vs Lunarwrite

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Jonaxx Stories at none against Lunarwrite's 5. Jonaxx Stories also leads on update cadence (every 11 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (486 vs 97). Lunarwrite's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lunarwrite sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Jonaxx Stories asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Jonaxx Stories against 4.8 for Lunarwrite. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jonaxx Stories has 486 ratings behind it against 97, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Jonaxx Stories's written reviews are positive against 85% of Lunarwrite's.

Jonaxx Stories ships an update every 11 days, Lunarwrite monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jonaxx Stories | Lunarwrite |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (486 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jonaxx-stories/id1513864111/reviews) | **[4.8 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lunarwrite/id6466985306/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **486** | 97 |
| Positive reviews | 80.9% of reviews | **85.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 132 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Paule Cyrusse See](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513864110) | [MEB Corporation Public Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/436964329) |

## What reviewers say

### Jonaxx Stories

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jonaxx-stories/id1513864111)

Read free stories from a popular Filipino author. Discover new works, engage with chapters through comments, and connect with a community of fans. This app is dedicated to the author's published and online stories.

**Highlights:** Read free stories, Discover new works, Comment on chapters, Fan community, Author's published works

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly app
- 🚀 Organized stories
- 💜 Supports author's work
- 🎉 Free access to stories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🕰️ Slow loading times
- 🤔 Login/sign-up issues
- 📵 Problematic ads

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to load comments
- Bookmarks/highlights not saving properly
- Notifications not working
- Incompatibility with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Offline reading mode
- Bookmark/highlight sync across devices
- Subscription for ad-free experience


### Lunarwrite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lunarwrite/id6466985306)

Discover and read popular Thai Boy Love, Girl Love, and Romance novels translated into English. Enjoy a reader-friendly, chapter-by-chapter experience with customizable options and no interruptions. Immerse yourself in the latest and timeless series.

**Highlights:** Read Thai BL, GL, and Romance novels, English translations available, Chapter-by-chapter reading, Customizable font size and style, No ads or interruptions, Discover latest and classic series

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gems 0.99 USD | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gems 2.99 USD | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gems 4.99 USD | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gems 9.99 USD | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gems 24.99 USD | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jonaxx Stories free?

Jonaxx Stories is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lunarwrite free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Jonaxx Stories or Lunarwrite?

Lunarwrite is rated higher. Jonaxx Stories averages 4.7 out of 5 from 486 ratings, while Lunarwrite averages 4.8 from 97 ratings.

### Do Jonaxx Stories or Lunarwrite have ads?

Jonaxx Stories shows ads; Lunarwrite does not.

### Which is updated more often, Jonaxx Stories or Lunarwrite?

Jonaxx Stories ships an update every 11 days, and Lunarwrite monthly. Most recently, Jonaxx Stories was updated on October 14, 2026 and Lunarwrite on October 19, 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.*