# Favoread vs NovelsReader

The clearest difference is rating: Favoread at 2.9 against NovelsReader's 1.4. Favoread also leads on review sentiment (20% vs 7%) and ratings volume (263 vs 60). NovelsReader's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Favoread holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 1.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 263 and 60 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Favoread's written reviews are positive against 7% of NovelsReader's.

Favoread ships an update every 2 months, NovelsReader every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Favoread | NovelsReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.9 (263 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/favoread/id1621443204/reviews)** | [1.4 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelsreader/id6479294644/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **263** | 60 |
| Positive reviews | **19.8% of reviews** | 6.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#116** | #180 |
| Size | 49 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Multibook International Publishing Group Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554810047) | [HK IReader Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1110639431) |

## What reviewers say

### Favoread

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

**Currently charting:** #116 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


### NovelsReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelsreader/id6479294644)

**Currently charting:** #180 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Explore a vast collection of addictive novels across various genres, from romance to fantasy. Get personalized recommendations, bookmark your favorite stories, and enjoy a comfortable reading experience with night mode. Subscribe for unlimited, uninterrupted access to captivating plots and literary journeys.

**Highlights:** Extensive library of novels, Personalized recommendations, Bookmark favorite novels, Night mode for comfortable reading, Seamless reading experience, Unlimited reading with subscription

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NovelsReader weekly VIP | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| NovelsReader weekly VIP | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| NovelsReader yearly VIP | $129.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Stories are excellent
- 👍 Well-written novels
- 👍 No ads or coins needed for reading
- 👍 Cheap weekly subscription (initially)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Extremely expensive subscriptions
- 💸 Deceptive pricing and hidden fees
- 💸 Charged after cancellation
- 💸 Subscription difficult to cancel
- 💸 Not free after initial chapters

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot log out
- App keeps closing when clicking a title
- Loading failed after payment
- Cannot find cancellation option
- Cannot exit a book to go back to the main page

**Requested features**

- Allow users to log out
- Provide clear indication if a series is unfinished
- Offer more new stories
- Improve navigation within the app
- Allow watching ads for chapters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Favoread free?

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

### Is NovelsReader free?

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

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

Favoread is rated higher. Favoread averages 2.9 out of 5 from 263 ratings, while NovelsReader averages 1.4 from 60 ratings.

### Do Favoread or NovelsReader have ads?

Both Favoread and NovelsReader show ads.

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

Favoread ships an update every 2 months, and NovelsReader every 3 weeks. Most recently, Favoread was updated on October 12, 2026 and NovelsReader on October 15, 2026.

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

Favoread currently peaks at #116 in the App Store charts, and NovelsReader at #180. 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.*