# PopNovel vs NovelCloud

The clearest difference is ads: NovelCloud at none against PopNovel's shown. NovelCloud also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). PopNovel's advantage is ratings volume (139 vs 20). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PopNovel sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and NovelCloud sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NovelCloud holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PopNovel has 139 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two.

PopNovel ships an update every 5 weeks, NovelCloud every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PopNovel | NovelCloud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popnovel/id1588031455/reviews) | **[4.7 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelcloud-read-romance/id1669005451/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **139** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 72.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 80 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [HK Qingmo Technology limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530149553) | [Shenzhen Xunxiu Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721196710) |

## What reviewers say

### PopNovel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/popnovel/id1588031455)

Access a vast library of exclusive web novels across various genres. Download chapters for offline reading and enjoy features like update reminders, smart sorting, and community comments. Easily find your next read with powerful search and classification filters.

**Highlights:** Massive exclusive novel library, Offline reading with chapter downloads, Smart library with sorting and update reminders, Community comments and sharing, Powerful book search and classification, Fast-releasing chapters, Reliable account tracking

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 420 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1260 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 2100 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| $7.99 - Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| 4200 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium | $9.99 | one-time |
| 8400 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium+ | $19.99 | one-time |
| $29.99 - Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 21000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 💎 Interesting and exciting books
- 🌟 Variety of genres
- 📚 Enjoyable stories
- 🤗 Wonderful fictional books

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Expensive chapter costs
- 🐛 Poor translations with grammar/spelling errors
- 🚫 Banned from using the app
- ⏱️ Slow updates
- 💳 Disappearing coins/credits

**Reported bugs**

- Connection errors
- Freezing/crashing issues
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- Lower chapter prices
- Improve translation quality
- Provide more free content
- Faster updates
- Reliable coin/credit system


### NovelCloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelcloud-read-romance/id1669005451)

Discover a vast library of romance novels, from werewolf legends to president pampering stories. Customize your reading experience with adjustable text, fonts, and page-turning options. Unlock all content with a subscription for unlimited access.

**Highlights:** Extensive romance novel collection, Customizable reading settings, Adjustable text size and font, Multiple page-turning options, Adjustable brightness and background, Subscription for unlimited access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited reading in 7 days | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 2200 Coins in 30 days | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited reading in 30 days | $9.99 | per month |
| 3900 Coins in 30 days | $14.99 | per month |
| 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3900 Coins in 30 days | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Coins | $24.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PopNovel free?

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

### Is NovelCloud free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PopNovel or NovelCloud?

NovelCloud is rated higher. PopNovel averages 4.5 out of 5 from 139 ratings, while NovelCloud averages 4.7 from 20 ratings.

### Do PopNovel or NovelCloud have ads?

PopNovel shows ads; NovelCloud does not.

### Which is updated more often, PopNovel or NovelCloud?

PopNovel ships an update every 5 weeks, and NovelCloud every 9 days. Most recently, PopNovel was updated on October 17, 2026 and NovelCloud on October 2, 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.*