# NovelWolf vs TalePicks

The clearest difference is rating: TalePicks at 5.0 against NovelWolf's 4.5. TalePicks also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). NovelWolf's advantage is ratings volume (208 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NovelWolf sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and TalePicks sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TalePicks holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NovelWolf has 208 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of NovelWolf's written reviews are positive against 100% of TalePicks's.

NovelWolf ships an update every 3 months, TalePicks every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NovelWolf | TalePicks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (208 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelwolf/id1618867311/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talepicks/id6814304664/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **208** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 83.2% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 76 MB | 406 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Shengyan Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798162985) | [子伟 方](https://appshunter.io/developer/6813944089) |

## What reviewers say

### NovelWolf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelwolf/id1618867311)

Discover a vast library of fantasy novels, specializing in werewolf and vampire stories. Enjoy daily content updates, personalized recommendations, and interactive features like reader comments and customizable reading modes. Immerse yourself in captivating tales and connect with fellow fans.

**Highlights:** Extensive werewolf and vampire fiction library, Personalized recommendations, Daily content updates, Reader comments and community interaction, Customizable reading modes, User-friendly interface

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1260 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 2100 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 4200 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 4200 Coins package | $9.99 | one-time |
| 8400 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 8400 Coins package | $19.99 | one-time |
| 12600 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 21000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💯 Great stories
- 👍 User-friendly app
- 🔍 Wide variety of books
- 🤩 Engaging and addictive reads
- 🎨 Diverse authors and genres

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive to unlock chapters
- 🤔 Issues with receiving coins/vouchers
- 🤨 Shorter chapters for higher costs
- 🙄 Questionable writing quality in some books
- 😒 Lack of free reading options

**Reported bugs**

- Missing coin/voucher rewards
- Freezing or crashing issues
- Incompatibility with older devices

**Requested features**

- More free chapter options
- Improved coin/voucher earning system
- Reduced pricing for chapter unlocks
- Better proofreading and editing of stories
- Expanded library of high-quality books


### TalePicks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talepicks/id6814304664)

Discover your next favorite story with personalized recommendations, private reading tools, and community features. Explore a wide range of genres and even import your own documents for a seamless reading experience.

**Highlights:** AI-powered story discovery, Personalized recommendations, Private reading and note-taking, Import EPUB, PDF, TXT, DOCX, Community book reviews and sharing, Original short fiction content

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TalePicks Plus Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| TalePicks Plus Yearly | $49.99 | per year |
| Moonbound: Alpha & Werewolf | $1.99 | one-time |
| After Dark: Vampire Stories | $1.99 | one-time |
| Blood, Lies & Loyalty | $2.99 | one-time |
| Other Worlds & Second Lives | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Shadow Files | $3.99 | one-time |
| Boardroom Hearts & Secrets | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NovelWolf free?

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

### Is TalePicks free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NovelWolf or TalePicks?

TalePicks is rated higher. NovelWolf averages 4.5 out of 5 from 208 ratings, while TalePicks averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do NovelWolf or TalePicks have ads?

NovelWolf shows ads; TalePicks does not.

### Which is updated more often, NovelWolf or TalePicks?

NovelWolf ships an update every 3 months, and TalePicks every 10 days. Most recently, NovelWolf was updated on November 3, 2026 and TalePicks on November 6, 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.*