Comparison

Onlynovel vs Yep Novel

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

Head to head
About

Onlynovel

Discover a vast library of novels across various genres, including romance, fantasy, and sci-fi. Enjoy a comfortable reading experience with customizable settings and offline access. Get personalized recommendations and stay updated with the latest chapters.

Highlights
  • Millions of novels across genres
  • Copyrighted content
  • Quick chapter updates
  • Smart personalized recommendations
  • Customizable reader settings
  • Offline reading capability
Features
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Onlynovel specializes in novels and spends all his time creating a reader that makes it easy for users to read. In the application there are a lot of novels of authors' rights and different genres, such as romance, adventure, fantasy, etc. 【Multiple Novels】Millions of novels are offered, such as fantasy, romance novels, CEO, science fiction, werewolf. They create a wonderful novel world for you and offer a comfortable reading experience. 【Copyrights】 We have copyright authorization of the novels and offers you the novels that you cannot miss. 【Quick Update】You can read the updated contents at first time and you won't miss the interesting plots. 【Smart Recommendation】Novels are recommended for you based on your preferences and personalized reading list is offered to you. Then it will not cost you time to find the novels that interest you. 【Custom Settings】You can adjust the background of the reader, the size of the letters, the font, the reading mode, the indentation, etc., so that you can read comfortably. 【Offline Reading】You can read online, download the novels and load the whole book in advance. So, you can start reading whenever you want. 【Large Data Portable Reader】A reader with multiple selected novels for you to read without stopping.

About

Yep Novel

Discover a vast library of werewolf, vampire, fantasy, and suspense novels. Enjoy curated recommendations, daily rewards, and a platform for aspiring writers. This app offers an immersive reading experience with diverse genres tailored for fans of captivating stories.

Highlights
  • Extensive collection of original novels
  • Curated recommendations
  • Daily rewards and free reading opportunities
  • Platform for original creators
  • Multiple genres including Werewolf and Fantasy
Features
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Unearth an alluring collection of Werewolf, Vampires, YA&Teen, Fantasy and Suspense stories and enthralling tales in more genres. At YepNovel, we're dedicated to delivering high-quality content, a wide range of captivating novel categories, and an unparalleled reading experience. Join us and embark on a literary journey that's as boundless as the universe itself! YepNovel Features: * An Extensive Collection of Original Novels: Dive into the world of Werewolf, Vampires, CEO, YA&Teen, Fantasy, Suspense, and many more genres, including heartwarming tales and thrilling adventures. * Expertly Curated Recommendations: Our experienced editors handpick the best and most popular novels, ensuring a diverse selection of captivating reads that are updated daily for your enjoyment. * Non-Stop Rewards: Complete various tasks, check-in daily, and subscribe for rewards, unlocking free coins and limited-time free-reading opportunities. * Support for Original Creators: With our full-featured, user-friendly platform, unleash your creativity and launch your writing journey with ease. Download YepNovel now and explore a world of magic, fantasy, and exhilarating adventures tailored for female readers who adores affecting and touching stories, etc.! Any more questions or feedback for our app, you can find us by sending an email to contact@yepnovel.com More contacts here: 1. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/YepNovel/ 2. Website: https://www.yepnovel.com/ Terms of Use: https://www.yepnovel.com/terms/

Screenshots

Onlynovel4 screens
Yep Novel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Onlynovel at 4.5 against Yep Novel's 3.1. Yep Novel's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Onlynovel sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Yep Novel sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Onlynovel holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 35 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Onlynovel's written reviews are positive against 64% of Yep Novel's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Onlynovel ships an update every 4 months, Yep Novel every 10 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Onlynovel versus Yep Novel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnlynovelYep Novel
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (18 ratings) — better3.1 (35 ratings)
Positive reviews72.0% of reviews — better64.1% of reviews
Number of ratings1835 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size76 MB54 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperHK Qingmo Technology limited炜东 辜

Customer experience

Onlynovel

All ratings17 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral11.8%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive72.0%
Neutral6.0%
Negative22.0%

Yep Novel

All ratings35 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral20.0%
Negative37.1%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive64.1%
Neutral12.8%
Negative23.1%

User reviews

Onlynovel

From 18 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Captivating stories
  • 📖 Engaging plots
  • 💖 Steamy romance
  • ✨ Incredible world-building
  • 😊 Touching relationships

Room to improve

  • 💸 Expensive to read
  • 💰 High cost per chapter
  • 😩 Frustrating payment model
  • 👎 Poor translation quality
  • ❌ No free reading options

Yep Novel

From 35 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 📚 Wide variety of books
  • 🌟 Engaging stories
  • 🎁 Daily check-in rewards
  • 💡 Reader-centric development
  • 💖 Romantic stories available

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent loading/network errors
  • 💸 High cost of books/coins
  • ⏳ Slow coin earning rate
  • 🤔 Confusing reward system
  • 📉 Low free points/rewards

Bugs and requests

Onlynovel

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Connection issues with Facebook/Google
  • Login problems

Requested features

4 requests
  • Option to watch ads for coupons
  • Daily coin rewards
  • Make more chapters free
  • Alternative payment methods for younger users

Yep Novel

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App not loading/showing network errors
  • Login issues with Apple ID/hidden emails
  • Subscription cancellation link leads to chapter book
  • App servers always down

Requested features

6 requests
  • Option to buy books at once instead of chapters
  • More ways to earn coins
  • Faster coin accumulation
  • Improved support system
  • Manual sign-in option for hidden emails
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  • Fix Facebook login compatibility

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Onlynovel

One-time5
  • 1260 Coins$2.99
  • 2100 Coins$4.99
  • 4200 Coins$9.99
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  • 8400 Coins$19.99
  • 21000 Coins$49.99
10 purchases

Yep Novel

Subscriptions1
  • Membership Card (Monthly)$14.991 Month
One-time9
  • 500 Coins$4.99
  • 1000 Coins$9.99
  • 2000 Coins$19.99
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  • 3000 Coins$29.99
  • 5000 Coins$49.99
  • Unlimited Reading$59.99
  • 8000 Coins$79.99
  • yep.con.9.svip$79.99
  • yep.con.10.svip$99.99

Questions

Is Onlynovel free?
Onlynovel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Yep Novel free?
Yep Novel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Onlynovel or Yep Novel?
Onlynovel is rated higher. Onlynovel averages 4.5 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while Yep Novel averages 3.1 from 35 ratings.
Do Onlynovel or Yep Novel have ads?
Onlynovel shows ads; Yep Novel does not.
Which is updated more often, Onlynovel or Yep Novel?
Onlynovel ships an update every 4 months, and Yep Novel every 10 days. Most recently, Onlynovel was updated on November 3, 2026 and Yep Novel on November 3, 2026.

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