Chereads vs NovelZoom
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Chereads
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.
- Massive library of books
- Multiple romantic genres
- Rapid releases
- Smart recommendation system
- Night mode
- Offline reading
- Reader comments
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Chereads is where you can find endless intriguing stories no matter if you are happy, sad, or bored. Just give 10 minutes to have a magical light novel satisfy you. By reading, your power is unlimited. During your kids' afternoon nap, you can step into a world of werewolves, falling in love with the Alpha. In the late night, you can return to your school days, taking in the glory of your favorite quarterback. While exhausted from work, you can be by the CEO's side, watching him call the shots. On a heartbroken night, you can meet a handsome prince in an exotic world. Here on Chereads, you name it, we have it. -More Romantic Genres: Contemporary Romance, Royal Love, Werewolf, Billionaire, Beast, Paranormal -More Romantic Plot Settings: Contract Marriage, Love triangle, Rejected, Twisted, Friends to lovers, Friends with benefits, Dating -More Romantic Identities: Billionaire, CEO, Luna, Popstar, Princess & Prince, Quarterback More Functions： - Massive library of books with a myriad of genres - Free previews. Rapid releases - Reader-centered reading environment - Smartest recommendation system - Night mode - Offline reading - Eye protection mode - Robust search functionality; finding the books you want Join Chereads' family and connect with cheerful book-lovers. Comment directly on stories as you read them and share the most exciting parts to other readers. Like us on Facebook (@Chereads): https://www.facebook.com/Chereads/ Follow us on Instagram (@chereadsofficial): https://www.instagram.com/chereadsofficial/ Privacy Policy：https://www.chereads.com/privacy_policy?hideHeader=1 Terms of Service：https://www.chereads.com/terms_of_service?hideHeader=1 Agreement for Subscription Services：https://activity.chereads.com/noah/202209280/subscriptionservices
NovelZoom
Access a vast library of over 10,000 stories across various genres, including romance, mystery, and fantasy. Enjoy unlimited reading anytime with a single subscription, offering a seamless and immersive storytelling experience.
- Unlimited subscription access
- 10,000+ captivating stories
- Diverse genres (romance, mystery, fantasy)
- Seamless reading experience
- Explore boundless adventures
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[Unlock New NovelZoom] Unlock a world of 10,000+ captivating stories with NovelZoom's subscription service. From romance to mystery, fantasy to adventure, immerse yourself in endless tales. With our subscription, dive into any story, anytime. Join NovelZoom now and explore boundless adventures at your fingertips! [Features] 1.Subscription Access: Enjoy unlimited access to over 10,000 captivating stories with a single subscription. 2.Diverse Genres: Explore a wide range of genres, ensuring there's something for every reader. 3.Seamless Experience: Dive into any story seamlessly and enjoy uninterrupted reading pleasure. Join NovelZoom today and discover your next favorite story! NovelZoom Privacy https://www.ireader.mobi/index.php?ca=lang.EnPrivacy NovelZoom VIP Agreement http://abs.ireaderm.net/zyios/app/iphone.php?ca=Vip.VipProtocol
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Chereads at 55% against NovelZoom's 10%. Chereads also leads on rating (4.5 vs 1.4) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). NovelZoom's advantage is chart position (#171 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Chereads sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and NovelZoom sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Chereads holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Chereads has 1.9K ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Chereads's written reviews are positive against 10% of NovelZoom's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Chereads | NovelZoom |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (1.9K ratings) — better | 1.4 (54 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 55.3% of reviews — better | 9.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K — better | 54 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | #171 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 84 MB | 105 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Cloudary Holdings Limited | HK IReader Technology Limited |
Customer experience
Chereads
NovelZoom
Bugs and requests
Chereads
Reported bugs
7 issues- 🐛 Story does not save
- 🐛 App not showing new chapters
- 🐛 Time reading tracker issues
- 🐛 Logged out
- 🐛 Lost account
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- 🐛 Disfonctionnel
- 🐛 Super glitchy poor customer service
Requested features
3 requests- 💰 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
NovelZoom
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Chereads
- membership_monthly1 Month trial$9.991 Month
- membership_monthly1 Month trial$19.991 Month
- membership_monthly_chereads_201 Month trial$19.991 Month
- 150 coins$2.99
- 250 coins$4.99
- 500 coins$9.99
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- 1000 coins$19.99
- 1500 coins$29.99
- 2500 coins$49.99
- 5000 coins$99.99
NovelZoom
- Novelzoom weekly VIP7 Days trial$9.997 Days
- Novelzoom weekly VIP7 Days trial$14.997 Days
- Novelzoom yearly VIP$129.991 Year
