# WebiRead vs Noveltime

The clearest difference is rating: Noveltime at 4.5 against WebiRead's 2.9. Noveltime also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 10%) and ratings volume (217 vs 18). WebiRead's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WebiRead sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Noveltime sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Noveltime holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Noveltime has 217 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of WebiRead's written reviews are positive against 50% of Noveltime's.

WebiRead ships an update fortnightly, Noveltime every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WebiRead | Noveltime |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webiread-make-reading-simple/id1522442870/reviews) | **[4.5 (217 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noveltime/id1601917149/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 18 | **217** |
| Positive reviews | 9.5% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 58 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.1 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sengle Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1516764218) | [Multibook International Publishing Group Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554810047) |

## What reviewers say

### WebiRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webiread-make-reading-simple/id1522442870)

Access a vast library of books, novels, and fiction across various genres like sci-fi, romance, and non-fiction. Read online or download titles for offline enjoyment. Offers membership privileges for an enhanced reading experience.

**Highlights:** Vast book library, Online reading, Offline reading, Multiple genres, Membership privileges, Chapter purchases

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Prime Membership | $5.99 | per month |
| Package of 100 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Package of 500 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pack for a short novel | $4.99 | one-time |
| Package of 1000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pack for a novella | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package of 2000 coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Annual Prime Membership | $39.99 | one-time |
| Package of 5000 coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| Package of 10000 coins | $99.99 | one-time |


### Noveltime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noveltime/id1601917149)

Discover a vast library of high-quality novels across various genres, including romance, fantasy, and mystery. Enjoy a comfortable reading experience with features like eye protection, auto-read, and adjustable pages. Get intelligent recommendations and access new original stories.

**Highlights:** Numerous featured books, Cozy reading features, Intelligent recommendations, Newest original stories, Offline reading, Frequent benefits activities

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Noveltime 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Noveltime 500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Noveltime 1000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Noveltime 2000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Noveltime 5000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| Noveltime 7000 Coins | $69.99 | one-time |
| Noveltime 10000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing stories
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 👍 Enjoying the books
- 👍 Great story
- 👍 Good stories so far

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too expensive
- 💸 Way too expensive
- 💸 Costs too much
- 💸 App is a scam
- 💸 App is a fraud

**Reported bugs**

- Coupons disappearing
- App keeps shutting down
- App stalls and force closes
- App locked while watching ads
- App won't open

**Requested features**

- Better coin earning system
- More free tickets/coins
- See if book is complete or updated
- Ability to message authors or comment
- Word count based pricing instead of fixed coin price per chapter


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WebiRead free?

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

### Is Noveltime free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WebiRead or Noveltime?

Noveltime is rated higher. WebiRead averages 2.9 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Noveltime averages 4.5 from 217 ratings.

### Do WebiRead or Noveltime have ads?

Both WebiRead and Noveltime show ads.

### Which is updated more often, WebiRead or Noveltime?

WebiRead ships an update fortnightly, and Noveltime every 5 weeks. Most recently, WebiRead was updated on October 16, 2026 and Noveltime on October 13, 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.*