# Favoread vs NovelOasis

The clearest difference is rating: NovelOasis at 4.4 against Favoread's 2.9. NovelOasis also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (46% vs 20%). Favoread's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, in-app purchases, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Favoread sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days and NovelOasis sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NovelOasis holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NovelOasis has 1.5K ratings behind it against 263, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Favoread's written reviews are positive against 46% of NovelOasis's.

Favoread ships an update every 2 months, NovelOasis fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Favoread | NovelOasis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (263 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/favoread/id1621443204/reviews) | **[4.4 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noveloasis-read-without-limits/id6443462029/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 263 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 19.8% of reviews | **46.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | #157 | **#80** |
| Size | 49 MB | 102 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Multibook International Publishing Group Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554810047) | [Q-VON PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852243579) |

## What reviewers say

### Favoread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/favoread/id1621443204)

**Currently charting:** #157 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Access a vast library of books across numerous genres, including romance, fantasy, and LGBTQ+ stories. Enjoy a curated reading experience with personalized recommendations. Subscribe for unlimited access and exclusive benefits.

**Highlights:** Extensive book library, Multiple genres available, Personalized recommendations, Subscription for unlimited reading, Free trial option, User feedback integration

**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**

- 📖 Ability to watch ads for bonus points and free chapter unlocks
- ✨ Decent character pricing options
- 📚 Short, quick-read stories suitable for busy people
- 💰 Some promotional pricing available ($2.99 trials)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💳 Extremely high subscription costs ($14.99-$15 per week / ~$60 per month)
- 🚫 Impossible to cancel subscriptions through app or website
- 🔄 Recurring unauthorized charges after cancellation attempts
- 📖 Incomplete and unfinished stories marked as complete
- 🔀 Stories that change plot, character names, and genders mid-narrative

**Reported bugs**

- Request timeout errors preventing app functionality
- Blank screens after subscription purchase
- App crashes and freezes during use
- Network connectivity issues
- Subscription not appearing in Apple subscriptions list despite active billing

**Requested features**

- Ability to earn coins through daily check-ins or reading streaks
- Option to watch ads to unlock chapters instead of mandatory subscription
- Monthly subscription option at reasonable pricing
- Clear, accessible in-app subscription cancellation button
- Free trial period to test app before charging


### NovelOasis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noveloasis-read-without-limits/id6443462029)

**Currently charting:** #80 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Discover a vast collection of novels and webnovels on this platform. Enjoy daily recommendations, auto-read features, and a personalized library that syncs across devices. Read comfortably with adjustable fonts and a night mode.

**Highlights:** Vast novel collection, Daily recommendations, Auto-read functionality, Personalized library, Night mode reading, Multiple font options

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Benefit | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Benefit | $19.99 | per month |
| Coins Package #1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| packet activity #1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package #2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| packet activity #2 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package #12 | $14.99 | one-time |
| packet activity #3 | $18.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package #13 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package 5 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package $39.99 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package $40.99 | $40.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package 6 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package #7 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package #8 | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Interesting stories
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 💰 Ability to earn free coins

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive to read full books
- ⏳ Unfinished books/chapters
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Lack of content updates

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing vouchers and coins
- Loading issues and app crashes
- Inconsistent functionality after updates

**Requested features**

- More ways to earn free coins
- Ability to save progress and resume reading
- Better customer support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Favoread free?

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

### Is NovelOasis free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Favoread or NovelOasis?

NovelOasis is rated higher. Favoread averages 2.9 out of 5 from 263 ratings, while NovelOasis averages 4.4 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Favoread or NovelOasis have ads?

Favoread shows ads; NovelOasis does not.

### Which is updated more often, Favoread or NovelOasis?

Favoread ships an update every 2 months, and NovelOasis fortnightly. Most recently, Favoread was updated on September 25, 2026 and NovelOasis on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Favoread or NovelOasis?

Favoread currently peaks at #157 in the App Store charts, and NovelOasis at #80. 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.*