# ReadNet vs TapNovel

ReadNet and TapNovel both sit at 3.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of ReadNet's written reviews are positive against 0% of TapNovel's. ReadNet also leads on ads (none vs shown). TapNovel's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 7 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ReadNet sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and TapNovel sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.0 for ReadNet against 3.0 for TapNovel. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of ReadNet's written reviews are positive against 0% of TapNovel's.

ReadNet ships an update every 7 months, TapNovel every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ReadNet | TapNovel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readnet/id1623289512/reviews) | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapnovel/id1660000745/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 80 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HK Qingmo Technology limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530149553) | [丹 许](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658970255) |

## 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 |


### TapNovel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapnovel/id1660000745)

Access a vast library of online novels across popular genres like Werewolves, Vampires, and Romance. Enjoy daily chapter updates and reading tasks for entertainment anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Massive online novel library, Daily chapter updates, Bestselling novels, Multiple genres (Werewolves, Vampires, Romance), Reading tasks

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscribe pack 9.99 | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly subscribe pack 14.99 | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Coin Pack 4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 29.99 | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ReadNet free?

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

### Is TapNovel free?

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

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

ReadNet and TapNovel are both rated 3.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do ReadNet or TapNovel have ads?

TapNovel shows ads; ReadNet does not.

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

ReadNet ships an update every 7 months, and TapNovel every 2 weeks. Most recently, ReadNet was updated on September 22, 2026 and TapNovel on September 21, 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.*