# Noveltime vs GW Reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Noveltime at 50% against GW Reader's 0%. Noveltime also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (217 vs 8). GW Reader's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Noveltime sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and GW Reader sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Noveltime holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Noveltime has 217 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Noveltime's written reviews are positive against 0% of GW Reader's.

Noveltime ships an update every 5 weeks, GW Reader every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and August 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Noveltime | GW Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (217 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noveltime/id1601917149/reviews)** | [3.8 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gw-reader/id1635936451/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **217** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 60 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Multibook International Publishing Group Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554810047) | [GW READER SDN. BHD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1635936453) |

## What reviewers say

### Noveltime

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noveltime/id1601917149)

Discover a vast library of high-quality novels across various genres, including romance, fantasy, and mystery. Enjoy a comfortable reading experience with features like eye protection, auto-read, and adjustable pages. Get intelligent recommendations and access new original stories.

**Highlights:** Numerous featured books, Cozy reading features, Intelligent recommendations, Newest original stories, Offline reading, Frequent benefits activities

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Noveltime 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Noveltime 500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Noveltime 1000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Noveltime 2000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Noveltime 5000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| Noveltime 7000 Coins | $69.99 | one-time |
| Noveltime 10000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Amazing stories
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 👍 Enjoying the books
- 👍 Great story
- 👍 Good stories so far

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too expensive
- 💸 Way too expensive
- 💸 Costs too much
- 💸 App is a scam
- 💸 App is a fraud

**Reported bugs**

- Coupons disappearing
- App keeps shutting down
- App stalls and force closes
- App locked while watching ads
- App won't open

**Requested features**

- Better coin earning system
- More free tickets/coins
- See if book is complete or updated
- Ability to message authors or comment
- Word count based pricing instead of fixed coin price per chapter


### GW Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gw-reader/id1635936451)

Discover a vast library of web novels, including bestsellers and exclusive originals across various genres. Customize your reading experience with adjustable settings and earn rewards through daily tasks and community engagement. Writers can also join to share their work with a global audience.

**Highlights:** Vast web novel library, Customizable reading experience, Daily task rewards, Community engagement, Personalized recommendations, Writer platform

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| 400 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 800 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1400 | $13.99 | one-time |
| 2000 | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Noveltime free?

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

### Is GW Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Noveltime or GW Reader?

Noveltime is rated higher. Noveltime averages 4.5 out of 5 from 217 ratings, while GW Reader averages 3.8 from 8 ratings.

### Do Noveltime or GW Reader have ads?

Noveltime shows ads; GW Reader does not.

### Which is updated more often, Noveltime or GW Reader?

Noveltime ships an update every 5 weeks, and GW Reader every 2 weeks. Most recently, Noveltime was updated on September 20, 2026 and GW Reader on August 29, 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.*