# Novelory vs RedChapters

The clearest difference is rating: RedChapters at 4.7 against Novelory's 3.5. RedChapters also leads on ratings volume (3.7K vs 71) and review sentiment (19% vs 8%). Novelory's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Novelory sells 10 one-off in-app purchases 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 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RedChapters has 3.7K ratings behind it against 71, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of Novelory's written reviews are positive against 19% of RedChapters's.

Novelory ships an update weekly, RedChapters every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Novelory | RedChapters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (71 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelory/id1567518591/reviews) | **[4.7 (3.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redchapters/id6763258930/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 71 | **3.7K** |
| Positive reviews | 7.7% of reviews | **19.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #147 | **#45** |
| Size | 182 MB | 235 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [HK Qingmo Technology limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530149553) | [HM Games LLC FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882569974) |

## What reviewers say

### Novelory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelory/id1567518591)

**Currently charting:** #147 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Discover a vast library of original English novels across diverse genres like romance, fantasy, and mystery. Enjoy personalized recommendations and offline reading with a user-friendly interface. Start your next reading adventure today.

**Highlights:** Unlimited original stories, Diverse genres, Personalized recommendations, Offline reading, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 420 Kion | $0.99 | one-time |
| 420 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 840 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1260 Kion | $2.99 | one-time |
| 2100 Koin | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2100 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 4200 Koin | $9.99 | one-time |
| 4200 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 8400 Koin | $19.99 | one-time |
| 21000 Koin | $49.99 | one-time |


### RedChapters

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

**Currently charting:** #45 Top Free · Book, #54 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

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

**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 Novelory free?

Novelory 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, Novelory or RedChapters?

RedChapters is rated higher. Novelory averages 3.5 out of 5 from 71 ratings, while RedChapters averages 4.7 from 3.7K ratings.

### Do Novelory or RedChapters have ads?

Both Novelory and RedChapters show ads.

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

Novelory ships an update weekly, and RedChapters every 4 days. Most recently, Novelory was updated on September 21, 2026 and RedChapters on September 23, 2026.

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

Novelory currently peaks at #147 in the App Store charts, and RedChapters at #45. 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.*