# LikeRead vs YumRead

The clearest difference is review sentiment: YumRead at 82% against LikeRead's 23%. YumRead also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 352). LikeRead's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LikeRead sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and YumRead sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

YumRead holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 352 and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of LikeRead's written reviews are positive against 82% of YumRead's.

LikeRead ships an update every 3 weeks, YumRead every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | LikeRead | YumRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (352 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/likeread/id1532831676/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yumread/id6444510749/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 352 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 23.4% of reviews | **82.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 83 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [婷 何](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566693872) | [Q-VON PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852243579) |

## What reviewers say

### LikeRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/likeread/id1532831676)

Discover a vast library of popular romantic, fantasy, urban, horror, and science novels. Enjoy a clear and smooth reading experience with fast updates on over 1,000 titles.

**Highlights:** Vast novel library, Multiple genres: romance, fantasy, urban, horror, science, Fast update speed, Clear and smooth reading interface, Over 1,000 popular novels

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Like Read 300 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| likeread 500 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Like Read 800 coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| LikeRead 1000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| LikeRead 2000 coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Like Read 2900 coins | $28.99 | one-time |
| LikeRead 5000 coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| LikeRead 10000 coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Enjoyable stories
- 🤩 Awesome app
- 🤓 Great reading experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Extremely expensive
- 🤯 Frustrating subscription model
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 🤔 Poor translation and writing quality
- 😡 Deceptive and unethical practices

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to cancel subscriptions
- Chapters disappearing or resetting
- App crashes and network issues

**Requested features**

- More free or affordable reading options
- Ability to earn coins through activities
- Improved customer support
- Transparent pricing and subscription details


### YumRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yumread/id6444510749)

Discover a vast library of exclusive books across genres like fantasy, romance, and mafia. Enjoy a seamless reading experience with features like offline access and auto-read. New stories are added daily to keep your journey exciting.

**Highlights:** Exclusive copyrighted stories, Daily new story updates, Offline reading, Auto-Read feature, Easy tap-to-read interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP | $19.99 | per month |
| Coins Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package | $18.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package | $24.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package | $49.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great books
- 👍 Enjoyable stories
- 👍 Rewarding reading experience
- 👍 Easy to earn reading points

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive to continue reading chapters
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🤔 Inconsistent chapter lengths and coin costs

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Disappearing reading vouchers
- Inability to report issues in-app

**Requested features**

- Subscription-based model for unlimited reading
- Improved app stability and performance
- More consistent pricing for chapters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LikeRead free?

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

### Is YumRead free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LikeRead or YumRead?

YumRead is rated higher. LikeRead averages 4.1 out of 5 from 352 ratings, while YumRead averages 4.7 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do LikeRead or YumRead have ads?

YumRead shows ads; LikeRead does not.

### Which is updated more often, LikeRead or YumRead?

LikeRead ships an update every 3 weeks, and YumRead every 2 weeks. Most recently, LikeRead was updated on October 7, 2026 and YumRead on October 7, 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.*