Comparison

Tempt vs Novelpack

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

Head to head
About

Tempt

Discover a curated collection of high-quality dark, contemporary, and fantasy romance audiobooks from bestselling authors and professional narrators. Find your next captivating read with features like "Search by Trope" and "Intensity Level."

Highlights
  • Curated romance audiobook collection
  • Bestselling authors
  • Award-winning narrators
  • Complete stories
  • Search by trope
  • Filter by intensity level
  • New titles added weekly
Features
Currently charting
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Looking for Top-Quality Dark, Contemporary or Fantasy Romance Audiobooks from Bestselling Authors and Fantastic Narrators at a Reasonable Price? You found the right place! Discover an impressive selection of audiobooks and romance stories on Tempt. Whether you're an avid reader or new to the world of romance novels, our handpicked collection of romance audiobooks will captivate you. We add new titles weekly, so there's always something new to discover. Tired of dealing with credits and coins? Fed up with endless chapters and poor-quality narration and writing? Well, you'll love Tempt because it's different: • We offer a wide variety of captivating stories. • Our authors are bestselling authors. • Our voices are from award-winning professional narrators. • All our stories are complete. Our listeners also appreciate Tempt because it’s convenient and easy to use. No more wasting hours searching for your next read in an endless catalog. We've done the work for you. Try our "Search by Trope" or "Intensity Level" features to find exactly what you're looking for! Tempt has a diverse catalog of steamy paranormal, dark, and contemporary audiobooks featuring billionaires, alphas, rockstars, and inked bad boys. If you love the forbidden, dive into dark romances featuring love triangles, captive, mafia, and age gaps! We have reverse harem, omegaverse, and paranormal reads featuring vampires, shifters, werewolves, and more! If you love contemporary romance, don't miss our friends to lovers, enemies to lovers, second chance, and romantic suspense intense love stories. Are you ready to be continuously tempted by breathtaking love stories? Join the Tempt community today and escape into the world of incredible romantic stories brought to life by mesmerizing voices. Curious to know more? - Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tempt.app - Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/temptromance - Visit our website: https://wromance.com/ By using Tempt: Romance Audio Books, you agree to our Terms of Use and Community Guidelines available at https://wromance.com/terms_and_conditions and to our Privacy Policy available at https://wromance.com/privacy_policy

About

Novelpack

Discover a vast library of captivating stories across multiple genres, including romance, fantasy, and mystery. Enjoy daily updates, unlock new chapters through in-app activities, and personalize your reading experience with customizable settings. Your privacy and data are protected in this secure reading space.

Highlights
  • Vast library of stories
  • Multiple genres available
  • Daily chapter updates
  • Unlock chapters with activities
  • Personalized reading experience
  • Customizable settings
Features
Currently charting
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Welcome to NovelPack—the ultimate reading app for book lovers worldwide! Book Genres NovelPack offers a vast library of captivating stories across genres like romance, fantasy, mystery, sci-fi, and more. From steamy romances to thrilling adventures, our collection has something for everyone. Discover thousands of books, including exclusive titles from renowned authors. Daily Updates Stay hooked with daily updates on our bestsellers. Join in-app activities to unlock new chapters and enjoy bonus updates on weekends. Never miss a beat with NovelPack! Personalized Experience Customize your reading experience with adjustable font sizes, background colors, and screen brightness. Make NovelPack your perfect reading companion.These personalization options ensure that NovelPack adapts to your individual reading habits and preferences, making your experience as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Whether you’re reading in bright sunlight or under a dim nightlight, NovelPack is designed to be your perfect reading companion. Privacy & Safety Your information is safe with us. We prioritize your privacy and ensure your data is protected. Rest easy knowing NovelPack is a secure reading space. Ready to dive into endless stories? Download NovelPack now and start your reading adventure! Subscription Agreement 1. Term: Weekly/Yearly subscription (auto-renewable subscription) 2. Price: $14.99/week, $129.99/year 3. Payment: The purchase fee will be deducted from your iTunes account. 4. Renewal: Apple iTunes account will automatically deduct the fee within 24 hours before the subscription expires, and the subscription will be extended for one cycle after the deduction is successful. 5. Cancellation: You can cancel the subscription at any time 24 hours before the subscription expires. 6. Manage Subscription: You can view and manage your renewal. 7. Privacy: https://www.ireader.mobi/novelpack/privacy.html 8. Terms of Service: https://www.ireader.mobi/novelpack/terms.html

Screenshots

Tempt4 screens
Novelpack4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Tempt at free with in-app purchases against Novelpack's subscription. Tempt also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.8 vs 4.4). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Tempt sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Novelpack sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tempt holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.7K and 3.5K respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 76% and 76% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tempt ships an update every 3 weeks, Novelpack fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Tempt versus Novelpack: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTemptNovelpack
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.7K ratings) — better4.4 (3.5K ratings)
Positive reviews75.8% of reviews76.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.7K3.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
Best chart rank#88 — better#116
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB182 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperWomanly CorpHK IReader Technology Limited

Customer experience

Tempt

All ratings1,645 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral1.1%
Negative4.0%
Written reviews223 reviews
Positive75.8%
Neutral6.3%
Negative17.9%

Novelpack

All ratings3,545 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral3.2%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews1,482 reviews
Positive76.0%
Neutral4.7%
Negative19.3%

User reviews

Tempt

From 1.7K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Unlimited access to audiobooks
  • 👍 Wide selection of romance genres
  • 💎 Spicy and engaging stories
  • 🎧 High-quality narration
  • 💰 Affordable subscription options

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Playback issues and app crashes
  • 🔍 Lack of search functionality
  • 📥 No offline listening option
  • 💸 Expensive subscription fees
  • 🌈 Limited LGBTQ+ content

Novelpack

From 3.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📚 Engaging and captivating stories
  • 👍 Wide variety of genres and stories
  • 🤩 Immersive reading experience
  • 🎉 Fun and entertaining books

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
  • 🤖 Repetitive and cliche storylines
  • 🚫 Limited free content access

Bugs and requests

Tempt

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App freezes and stops playing during use
  • Books disappear from user's library
  • Subscription charges not working as expected

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add search bar to easily find books
  • Allow downloading books for offline listening
  • Expand LGBTQ+ romance selection
  • Improve app stability and performance

Novelpack

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Subscription issues and unauthorized charges
  • Inability to access purchased content
  • Glitches and crashes during reading

Requested features

3 requests
  • Reward system to earn free chapters
  • More options to access content without subscription
  • Improved customer support and communication

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Tempt

Subscriptions6
  • Weekly credits$4.997 Days
  • 1 Week unlimited$8.997 Days
  • 1 Month unlimited$19.991 Month
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  • 3 Months unlimited3 Days trial$52.003 Months
  • 3 Months unlimited$52.003 Months
  • 1 Year unlimited$149.991 Year
One-time4
  • Romance Audiobook$5.99
  • Romance Audiobook$6.99
  • Romance Audiobook$9.99
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  • Romance Audiobook$14.99
8 purchases

Novelpack

Subscriptions7
  • Novelpack_VIP7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Novelpack_VIP$2.997 Days
  • Novelpack Weekly VIP7 Days trial2 variants$9.997 Days
Show 4 more
  • Novelpack VIP7 Days trial$14.997 Days
  • Novelpack weekly7 Days trial$14.997 Days
  • Novelpack Weekly VIP7 Days trial2 variants$14.997 Days
  • Novelpack Yearly VIP$129.991 Year
One-time1
  • 2000 icoins$19.99

Questions

Is Tempt free?
Tempt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Novelpack free?
Novelpack is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tempt or Novelpack?
Tempt is rated higher. Tempt averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.7K ratings, while Novelpack averages 4.4 from 3.5K ratings.
Do Tempt or Novelpack have ads?
Novelpack shows ads; Tempt does not.
Which is updated more often, Tempt or Novelpack?
Tempt ships an update every 3 weeks, and Novelpack fortnightly. Most recently, Tempt was updated on November 7, 2026 and Novelpack on November 8, 2026.
Which is more popular, Tempt or Novelpack?
Tempt currently peaks at #88 in the App Store charts, and Novelpack at #116. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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