# Chereads vs NovelZoom

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 (#167 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chereads | NovelZoom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chereads/id1595743071/reviews)** | [1.4 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelzoom/id6479294763/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 54 |
| Positive reviews | **55.3% of reviews** | 9.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#167** |
| Size | 84 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Cloudary Holdings Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1234939195) | [HK IReader Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1110639431) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### NovelZoom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelzoom/id6479294763)

**Currently charting:** #167 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Unlimited subscription access, 10,000+ captivating stories, Diverse genres (romance, mystery, fantasy), Seamless reading experience, Explore boundless adventures

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Novelzoom weekly VIP | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Novelzoom weekly VIP | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Novelzoom yearly VIP | $129.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Chereads free?

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

### Is NovelZoom free?

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

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

Chereads is rated higher. Chereads averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while NovelZoom averages 1.4 from 54 ratings.

### Do Chereads or NovelZoom have ads?

NovelZoom shows ads; Chereads does not.

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

Chereads ships an update every 3 weeks, and NovelZoom every 3 weeks. Most recently, Chereads was updated on September 26, 2026 and NovelZoom on September 25, 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.*