# ReadNet vs SheNovel

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ReadNet at 100% against SheNovel's 50%. ReadNet also leads on ads (none vs shown). SheNovel's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ReadNet sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and SheNovel sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SheNovel holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SheNovel has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of ReadNet's written reviews are positive against 50% of SheNovel's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ReadNet ships an update every 7 months, SheNovel every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ReadNet | SheNovel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readnet/id1623289512/reviews) | **[4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shenovel/id1625228981/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 80 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [HK Qingmo Technology limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530149553) | [Beijing Shengyan Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1798162985) |

## What reviewers say

### ReadNet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readnet/id1623289512)

This app allows users to discover and read novels with personalized recommendations and smart search. It offers offline reading, user reviews, and customizable reader settings. Users can also earn benefits through check-ins and tasks.

**Highlights:** Personalized novel recommendations, Smart search functionality, Offline reading support, User reviews and comments, Customizable reader settings, Benefit system for users

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 420 coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 840 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1260 coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 2100 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 4200 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 8400 coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 12600 coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 21000 coins | $49.99 | one-time |


### SheNovel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shenovel/id1625228981)

Discover a vast library of romance novels, from billionaire tales to fantasy epics. Get personalized recommendations and enjoy a comfortable, ad-supported reading experience with offline download options.

**Highlights:** Large romance novel library, Smart recommendation engine, Popular novel lists, Comfortable reading interface, Offline chapter downloads, Eye-caring paper mode

**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 |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ReadNet free?

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

### Is SheNovel free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ReadNet or SheNovel?

SheNovel is rated higher. ReadNet averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SheNovel averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do ReadNet or SheNovel have ads?

SheNovel shows ads; ReadNet does not.

### Which is updated more often, ReadNet or SheNovel?

ReadNet ships an update every 7 months, and SheNovel every 2 months. Most recently, ReadNet was updated on September 22, 2026 and SheNovel on August 14, 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.*