# Knigorad vs RedChapters

The clearest difference is rating: RedChapters at 4.7 against Knigorad's 3.8. RedChapters also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (4.8K vs 107). Knigorad's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (56% vs 21%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Knigorad sells 19 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and RedChapters sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RedChapters holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RedChapters has 4.8K ratings behind it against 107, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 56% of Knigorad's written reviews are positive against 21% of RedChapters's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Knigorad ships an update monthly, RedChapters every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Knigorad | RedChapters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knigorad-books-and-novel-reader/id1556385751/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redchapters/id6763258930/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 107 | **4.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **55.9% of reviews** | 21.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#66** | #132 |
| Size | 81 MB | 256 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [ChangYi Co.,Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521780399) | [HM Games LLC FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882569974) |

## What reviewers say

### Knigorad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knigorad-books-and-novel-reader/id1556385751)

**Currently charting:** #66 Top Free · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

Discover a vast library of fiction novels and stories across diverse genres. Enjoy a personalized reading experience with customizable settings, offline downloads, and intelligent synchronization of your progress and notes. New chapters are updated daily, with events and recommendations to keep you engaged.

**Highlights:** Massive fiction library, Daily chapter updates, Customizable reading experience, Offline downloads, Intelligent progress synchronization, Variety of genres

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (19)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP（Неделя） | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Ежедневный набор монет 10 | $9.99 | per month |
| НАБОР МОНЕТ （Неделя） | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP（Неделя） | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Месячная Карта 20 | $19.99 | per month |
| VIP（Неделя） | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Месячная Карта 30 | $29.99 | per month |
| VIP(Год) | $99.99 | per year |
| НАБОР МОНЕТ 1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| монет 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| НАБОР МОНЕТ 4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| монет 6 | $5.99 | one-time |
| монет 9 | $8.99 | one-time |
| НАБОР МОНЕТ 9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| монет 12 | $11.99 | one-time |
| НАБОР МОНЕТ 19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| НАБОР МОНЕТ 29.99 | $29.99 | one-time |
| НАБОР МОНЕТ 49.99 | $49.99 | one-time |
| НАБОР МОНЕТ 99.99 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Interesting stories and plots
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 📖 Wide variety of genres
- 💰 Free reading options (with ads)
- 💖 Engaging content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive subscriptions/in-app purchases
- 📺 Excessive and long ads
- ⚠️ Forced payment to complete stories
- 📉 Slow progress in unlocking chapters
- 🐛 App crashes and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes
- Progress resets
- Ads not closing
- Payment processing errors
- Subscription cancellation issues

**Requested features**

- Easier payment options
- More free chapters
- Clearer explanation of points/coins
- Option to purchase entire books
- Better history tracking


### RedChapters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redchapters/id6763258930)

**Currently charting:** #132 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Immerse yourself in a world of passionate romance novels featuring billionaire CEOs and powerful werewolves. Discover addictive stories with personalized recommendations and a seamless reading experience. Find your next obsession in steamy love stories, contract marriages, and fated mates.

**Highlights:** Billionaire romance stories, Werewolf and shifter fiction, Personalized recommendations, Smooth and elegant interface, Customizable reading comfort, Dark Mode for reading

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.49 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sweet Bank I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sweet Bank 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sweet Bank II | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 8 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 6 | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Knigorad free?

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

### Is RedChapters free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Knigorad or RedChapters?

RedChapters is rated higher. Knigorad averages 3.8 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while RedChapters averages 4.7 from 4.8K ratings.

### Do Knigorad or RedChapters have ads?

RedChapters shows ads; Knigorad does not.

### Which is updated more often, Knigorad or RedChapters?

Knigorad ships an update monthly, and RedChapters every 4 days. Most recently, Knigorad was updated on October 27, 2026 and RedChapters on October 28, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Knigorad or RedChapters?

Knigorad currently peaks at #66 in the App Store charts, and RedChapters at #132. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*