# Novelink vs NovelZoom

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Novelink at 65% against NovelZoom's 10%. Novelink also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.4) and ratings volume (7K vs 54). NovelZoom's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Novelink sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days 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.

Novelink holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Novelink has 7K ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Novelink's written reviews are positive against 10% of NovelZoom's.

Novelink ships an update every 2 months, NovelZoom every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Novelink | NovelZoom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelink/id1604293840/reviews)** | [1.4 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelzoom/id6479294763/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **7K** | 54 |
| Positive reviews | **64.8% of reviews** | 9.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#123** | #183 |
| Size | 47 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Multibook International Publishing Group Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554810047) | [HK IReader Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1110639431) |

## What reviewers say

### Novelink

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelink/id1604293840)

**Currently charting:** #123 Top Grossing · Book, #175 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Access a vast library of novels across diverse genres, including romance, fantasy, and LGBTQ+. Enjoy a seamless reading experience with no chapter unlocks and personalized recommendations. New content is added weekly.

**Highlights:** Unlimited reading of all books, Diverse genres: Romance, Werewolf, Fantasy, CEO, Mafia, LGBTQ+, Intelligent recommendations and explicit display, 400+ new stories weekly, No chapter unlocking, Free trial for new users

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pack | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Pack | $99.99 | per year |
| 1 Month Pack | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good app
- 🚀 Great stories
- 💡 Interesting reads
- 👍 Enjoyable reading experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 💰 Coins/coupons hard to earn
- 🐛 Incomplete stories
- 🔒 Lack of transparency in pricing

**Reported bugs**

- Repeated chapters after reading
- App not working/crashing
- Unauthorized charges

**Requested features**

- Ability to purchase coins/chapters individually
- More free content options
- Easier subscription cancellation process
- Improved communication from developers


### NovelZoom

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

**Currently charting:** #183 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 Novelink free?

Novelink 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, Novelink or NovelZoom?

Novelink is rated higher. Novelink averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7K ratings, while NovelZoom averages 1.4 from 54 ratings.

### Do Novelink or NovelZoom have ads?

Both Novelink and NovelZoom show ads.

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

Novelink ships an update every 2 months, and NovelZoom every 3 weeks. Most recently, Novelink was updated on October 31, 2026 and NovelZoom on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Novelink or NovelZoom?

Novelink currently peaks at #123 in the App Store charts, and NovelZoom at #183. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*