# Light Novel vs Suwatte

The clearest difference is rating: Suwatte at 5.0 against Light Novel's 4.5. Suwatte also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). Light Novel's advantage is ratings volume (316 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Light Novel sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Suwatte asks for nothing beyond the download.

Suwatte holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Light Novel has 316 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Light Novel's written reviews are positive against 100% of Suwatte's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Light Novel | Suwatte |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (316 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-novel-offline-reader/id1524146384/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/suwatte/id6448855813/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **316** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 78.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 116 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Thien Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617088747) | [Meshack Uzoukwu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1686630193) |

## What reviewers say

### Light Novel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/light-novel-offline-reader/id1524146384)

Access thousands of free romance and fantasy novels offline. Download chapters to read anytime, anywhere, with features like AI narration and instant translation. Enjoy daily updates and a customizable reading experience.

**Highlights:** Free unlimited novels, Offline reading, AI audio narration, Instant translation, Daily story updates, Customizable reader settings

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| VIP Yearly | $39.99 | per year |
| 1 Month VIP Membership | $6.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime VIP Membership | $79.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great novel selection
- 💰 Affordable VIP/lifetime membership
- 🎧 Good text-to-speech (TTS) quality
- ✨ Generous login gifts and points system
- 📥 Downloadable chapters for offline reading

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😠 Overbearing ads
- 📉 Limited library selection
- ⚠️ Ads can be intrusive/laggy
- 🚫 Offline viewing issues
- 💸 VIP upgrade feels excessive

**Reported bugs**

- Chapter download failed, points not returned
- Downloaded chapters removed over time
- Ads sometimes unskippable, requiring app restart
- Offline viewing doesn't work
- App counts down ad-free time when not in use

**Requested features**

- More content in read aloud features
- Pronunciation correction in read aloud
- Skipping certain words/phrases in read aloud
- Skipping/highlighting sentences instead of paragraphs
- Fast forward/rewind option for audio


### Suwatte

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/suwatte/id6448855813)

A versatile reader and library for manga, comics, and novels on iOS devices. Organize your digital collection, connect to various services, and customize your reading experience with multiple modes and offline access.

**Highlights:** Supports CBZ, CBR, PDF, EPUB, manga, comic, and vertical reading modes, Organize local and iCloud libraries, Connect to Komga, Kavita, and OPDS services, Install optional source plugins, Download titles for offline reading, Search and filter content by rich metadata, Track reading progress and history

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Light Novel free?

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

### Is Suwatte free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Light Novel or Suwatte?

Suwatte is rated higher. Light Novel averages 4.5 out of 5 from 316 ratings, while Suwatte averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Light Novel or Suwatte have ads?

Light Novel shows ads; Suwatte does not.

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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.*