# Deereader vs PlotFun

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Deereader at 27% against PlotFun's 0%. Deereader also leads on ratings volume (627 vs 1). PlotFun's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Deereader sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per 7 days and PlotFun sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PlotFun holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Deereader has 627 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 27% of Deereader's written reviews are positive against 0% of PlotFun's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Deereader ships an update every 2 months, PlotFun fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Deereader | PlotFun |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (627 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deereader/id1533196841/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plotfun-short-dramas-and-novels/id6612030323/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **627** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **26.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 81 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.5** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [HK YOODLE DIGITAL LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494258460) | [Paradise AI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779684842) |

## What reviewers say

### Deereader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/deereader/id1533196841)

Discover and read novels across a wide range of genres, including romance, fantasy, and sci-fi. Enjoy daily updates, personalized recommendations, and the ability to read online or offline. Organize your favorite books with a customizable shelf.

**Highlights:** Synchronous daily updates, Diverse genre filtering, Personalized reading recommendations, Online and offline reading, Customizable book shelf

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chapter Coins 20% OFF (Weekly) | $4.49 | per 7 days |
| Chapter Coins 20% OFF (Month) | $15.99 | per month |
| Weekly Memebership | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Chapter Coins 20% OFF (Annual) | $49.99 | per year |
| Monthly Membership | $49.99 | per month |
| Yearly Membership | $199.99 | per year |
| 840Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2100Coins & Gifts | $4.99 | one-time |
| 4200Coins & GIfts | $9.99 | one-time |
| 8400Coins & Gifts | $19.99 | one-time |
| 12600Coins & Gifts | $29.99 | one-time |
| 21000Coins & Gifts | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📖 Engaging and well-written stories
- 👍 User-friendly reading experience
- ⭐ Great app overall

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Extremely expensive coin system
- 🚫 Paywall blocks content after initial reading
- 😤 No free alternative to earn coins
- 🔄 Account loss on device switch
- 📚 Incomplete books despite payment

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and constant force closes
- Account data loss when switching phones
- Account recovery system failure
- Non-functional gift rewards

**Requested features**

- Ad-watching option to earn coins
- Better coin system explanation
- Account recovery/sync across devices
- Completed books before monetization


### PlotFun

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plotfun-short-dramas-and-novels/id6612030323)

Access a vast library of online novels across numerous genres, from romance to paranormal. Enjoy personalized recommendations, exclusive short stories, and daily updates. Download books for offline reading and earn rewards through daily check-ins.

**Highlights:** Extensive novel collection, Multiple genres available, AI-powered recommendations, Exclusive short stories, Daily updates and notifications, Offline reading support, Daily rewards system

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Basic Membership | $39.99 | per month |
| Monthly Pro Membership | $59.99 | per month |
| Annual Basic Membership | $99.99 | per year |
| Annual Pro Membership | $189.99 | per year |
| 1000 Tokens | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Tokens | $24.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Tokens | $34.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Tokens | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Deereader free?

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

### Is PlotFun free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Deereader or PlotFun?

PlotFun is rated higher. Deereader averages 4.6 out of 5 from 627 ratings, while PlotFun averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Deereader or PlotFun have ads?

Both Deereader and PlotFun show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Deereader or PlotFun?

Deereader ships an update every 2 months, and PlotFun fortnightly. Most recently, Deereader was updated on October 21, 2026 and PlotFun on October 9, 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.*