Comparison

Novel Dragon vs NBReader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Novel Dragon

Explore a vast library of Asian fantasy fiction, including Wuxia, Xianxia, and LitRPG. Immerse yourself in tales of cultivation, immortality, and adventure across diverse fictional realms. Discover new genres and find your next captivating read.

Highlights
  • Vast library of Asian fantasy fiction
  • Wuxia and LitRPG genres
  • Cultivation and immortality themes
  • Adventure and leveling systems
  • Diverse fictional realms
  • Multiple genres including Sci-Fi and YA
Features
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Novel Dragon is the huge library of Asia fantasy fictions. Join us in seeking the Dao, ascending to Immortality, wandering through vampire realms, surviving post-apocalyptic landscapes, dodging deadly dragons, delving into LitRPG wuxia worlds, adventure with leveling system in another world, typical nobody been powerful by cultivation or adventures, and so much more! Whatever you’re into reading—action-adventure, epic, xuanhuan, xianxia, science fiction, saga, mystery, comedy, Paranormal, fantasy, young adult fiction, or fanfiction—it’s all in Novel Dragon. So whether you’re looking for more Gamelit meet-cutes, cyberpunk fairy tales, or new technothrillers to devour, you’ll find it all, and so much more, on Novel Dragon. Obsessed with fictional stories? Download the app and enjoy your own magical world!

About

NBReader

This app offers a rich novel-reading experience with customizable reading modes, text-to-speech functionality, and instant translation. Build your personal library, track your progress, and enjoy offline reading with daily rewards for unlocking content.

Highlights
  • Customizable reading modes
  • Text-to-speech playback
  • Instant paragraph translation
  • Offline library access
  • Bookmark and history management
  • Daily free points for content
Features
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Experience the ultimate novel-reading app with NB Reader. Dive into thousands of titles across genres, customize your reading environment, and enjoy advanced features designed for book lovers. Key Features: Immersive Reading Modes: Choose from vertical or horizontal scrolling, adjust font size, line spacing, and margins to suit your preferences. Night & Sepia Modes: Reduce eye strain with easy-to-switch themes for low-light or daytime reading. Automatic Text-to-Speech (TTS): Listen to your favorite novels whenever you’re on the go. Voice playback continues even when the screen is locked. Instant Translation: Translate any paragraph or phrase into English (or your chosen language) with a single tap—no need to leave the app. Offline Library: Download chapters in advance to read without Wi-Fi or cellular data. Perfect for travel, commutes, or areas with limited connectivity. Bookmark & History Management: Save your spot with unlimited bookmarks, organize favorite chapters, and view a complete reading history to jump back in at any time. Earn Free Points Daily: Check in every day to collect spirit stones, redeemable for unlocking premium chapters or themes—no credit card required. Smart Library Organization: Create your own bookshelves, sort by author, genre, or update time, and receive notifications when new chapters are released. Customizable Notifications: Get alerts for daily check-ins, new chapter updates, and special in-app events. Seamless Account Sync: Log in with email or social accounts and sync your library, bookmarks, and reading progress across all your devices. Why NB Reader? NB Reader was built by avid readers and developers who understand what makes a good reading experience. Whether you’re into romance, fantasy, sci-fi, or historical novels, NB Reader delivers smooth performance and a clutter-free interface. Enjoy continuous updates, responsive customer support, and a growing catalog of over 1000 titles. Download NB Reader today and transform the way you read. Your next adventure is just a tap away!

Screenshots

Novel Dragon4 screens
NBReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Novel Dragon at 95% against NBReader's 22%. Novel Dragon also leads on rating (3.7 vs 2.7) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.1). NBReader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Novel Dragon sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. NBReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Novel Dragon holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NBReader has 96 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of Novel Dragon's written reviews are positive against 22% of NBReader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Novel Dragon ships an update every 3 weeks, NBReader every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Novel Dragon versus NBReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNovel DragonNBReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (6 ratings) — better2.7 (96 ratings)
Positive reviews95.0% of reviews — better21.5% of reviews
Number of ratings696 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB73 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperNovelfun LimitedTai Vuong Duy

Customer experience

Novel Dragon

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive95.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.0%

NBReader

All ratings96 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral15.6%
Negative51.0%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive21.5%
Neutral24.7%
Negative53.8%

Bugs and requests

Novel Dragon

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

NBReader

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Constant app termination
  • Download issues for large files
  • Audio reader not working

Requested features

2 requests
  • Lifetime ad removal option
  • Points system improvements

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Novel Dragon

One-time8
  • 100 Bricks$0.99
  • 200 Bricks$1.99
  • 300 Bricks$2.99
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  • 500 Bricks$4.99
  • 1000 Bricks$9.99
  • 2000 Bricks$19.99
  • 5000 Bricks$49.99
  • 10000 Bricks$99.99
None

NBReader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Novel Dragon free?
Novel Dragon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NBReader free?
NBReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Novel Dragon or NBReader?
Novel Dragon is rated higher. Novel Dragon averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while NBReader averages 2.7 from 96 ratings.
Do Novel Dragon or NBReader have ads?
Novel Dragon shows ads; NBReader does not.
Which is updated more often, Novel Dragon or NBReader?
Novel Dragon ships an update every 3 weeks, and NBReader every 10 days. Most recently, Novel Dragon was updated on October 23, 2026 and NBReader on October 17, 2026.

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