# MyNovel vs Sonarplay

The clearest difference is ads: Sonarplay at none against MyNovel's shown. MyNovel's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MyNovel sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Sonarplay sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MyNovel ships an update every 2 weeks, Sonarplay monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyNovel | Sonarplay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mynovel-werewolfvampire/id1618934601/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 103 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HK IReader Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1110639431) | [waplead solutions llc](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781998030) |

## What reviewers say

### MyNovel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mynovel-werewolfvampire/id1618934601)

This reading platform offers a curated selection of romance stories, including werewolf and vampire themes, designed for a female audience. Enjoy an immersive experience with dreamy pink and purple aesthetics across thousands of available titles.

**Highlights:** Specialized reading platform for ladies, Immersive reading experience, Dreamy pink and purple color tones, Thousands of romance stories, Werewolf and vampire genres

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly iVouchers Bundle | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 1200 iCoins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3000 iCoins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 6000 iCoins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 9000 iCoins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 12000 iCoins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 18000 iCoins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 30000 iCoins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 60000 iCoins | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Great selection of books
- 📝 Well-written stories
- 🔍 Interesting plot lines

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Extremely expensive to read books
- 🤑 Subscription model is overpriced
- 🤖 Inconsistent chapter pricing
- 🕰️ Slow progress with free coins/vouchers

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent chapter unlocking after purchases
- Reported issues with receiving purchased coins

**Requested features**

- Offer a monthly subscription for unlimited reading
- Provide more free chapter unlocks or lower chapter costs
- Improve the rewards system to make reading more accessible


### Sonarplay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sonarplay/id6781998028)

**Features:** Apple Wallet

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| SonarPlay Premium | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyNovel free?

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

### Is Sonarplay free?

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

### Do MyNovel or Sonarplay have ads?

MyNovel shows ads; Sonarplay does not.

### Which is updated more often, MyNovel or Sonarplay?

MyNovel ships an update every 2 weeks, and Sonarplay monthly. Most recently, MyNovel was updated on November 10, 2026 and Sonarplay on November 7, 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.*