# TapNovel vs Coread

The clearest difference is rating: Coread at 4.4 against TapNovel's 3.0. Coread also leads on ratings volume (107 vs 2). TapNovel's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TapNovel sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Coread sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Coread holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coread has 107 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

TapNovel ships an update every 2 weeks, Coread every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and July 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TapNovel | Coread |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tapnovel/id1660000745/reviews) | **[4.4 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coread/id6443828903/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **107** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 90 MB | 79 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 12.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [丹 许](https://appshunter.io/developer/1658970255) | [ZhiMing Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1557807053) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Coread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coread/id6443828903)

Discover popular novels on a free reading platform. Read chapters first and then decide to purchase books that capture your interest. Enjoy daily updates and smart recommendations for a personalized reading experience.

**Highlights:** Free reading chapters, Editor-recommended books, Daily updated chapters, Smart content recommendations, User feedback integration, Premium subscription options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium VIP Plan | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Weekly Plan | $21.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium VIP Plan Monthly | $54.99 | per month |
| New user coin pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 coin pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small coin pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small plus coin pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium coin pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium plus coin pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Big coin pack | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TapNovel free?

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

### Is Coread free?

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

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

Coread is rated higher. TapNovel averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Coread averages 4.4 from 107 ratings.

### Do TapNovel or Coread have ads?

Both TapNovel and Coread show ads.

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

TapNovel ships an update every 2 weeks, and Coread every 5 weeks. Most recently, TapNovel was updated on September 21, 2026 and Coread on July 5, 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.*