# LeReader vs Chereads

The clearest difference is ads: Chereads at none against LeReader's shown. Chereads also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 558). LeReader's advantage is chart position (#95 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LeReader sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Chereads sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Chereads holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 558 and 1.9K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of LeReader's written reviews are positive against 55% of Chereads's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LeReader | Chereads |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (558 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lereader-navigate-new-tales/id1564066347/reviews) | **[4.5 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chereads/id1595743071/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 558 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **61.8% of reviews** | 55.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#95** | — |
| Size | 157 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Q-VON TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/6796549722) | [Cloudary Holdings Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1234939195) |

## What reviewers say

### LeReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lereader-navigate-new-tales/id1564066347)

**Currently charting:** #95 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Discover a vast library of novels, from romance to fantasy, with a comfortable and personalized reading experience. Enjoy unlimited free books, daily updates, and intelligent recommendations to find your next favorite read anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Vast novel library, Personalized reading settings, Unlimited free books, Daily fast updates, Intelligent book recommendations, Night mode and adjustable brightness

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cycle Card | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| weekly read subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Benefits | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly read subscription | $59.99 | per month |
| 140 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 350 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 490 coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package $8.99 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 700 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package $14.99 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package $15.99 | $15.99 | one-time |
| 1400 coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package $24.99 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 2100 coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 2802 coins | $39.99 | one-time |
| $40.99 Coins | $40.99 | one-time |
| 3500 coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| $59.99 Coins | $59.99 | one-time |
| $69.99 Coins | $69.99 | one-time |
| 7000 coins | $99.99 | one-time |


### Chereads

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chereads/id1595743071)

Discover a vast library of intriguing stories across numerous romantic genres and plot settings. Escape into worlds of werewolves, billionaires, and royalty with rapid releases and a reader-centered environment. Connect with other book lovers and share your favorite moments.

**Highlights:** Massive library of books, Multiple romantic genres, Rapid releases, Smart recommendation system, Night mode, Offline reading, Reader comments

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| membership_monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| membership_monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| membership_monthly_chereads_20 | $19.99 | per month |
| 150 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 250 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1000 coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1500 coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 2500 coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 5000 coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for reading
- 👍 Better than most
- 🤩 Just beautiful
- 🤗 Wonderful novels
- 🎨 Great animation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive
- 🔒 Copyright violation
- 💸 Rip off
- 🕰️ Too hard
- 🐛 Story does not save

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Story does not save
- 🐛 App not showing new chapters
- 🐛 Time reading tracker issues
- 🐛 Logged out
- 🐛 Lost account

**Requested features**

- 💰 Wish the chapters were cheaper or it was easier to earn free coins
- 💰 More ways to earn coins throughout the day
- 💰 More coin purchase options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LeReader free?

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

### Is Chereads free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LeReader or Chereads?

Chereads is rated higher. LeReader averages 4.1 out of 5 from 558 ratings, while Chereads averages 4.5 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do LeReader or Chereads have ads?

LeReader shows ads; Chereads does not.

### Which is updated more often, LeReader or Chereads?

LeReader ships an update every 3 weeks, and Chereads every 3 weeks. Most recently, LeReader was updated on September 26, 2026 and Chereads on September 27, 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.*