# NovelCloud vs TopStories

The clearest difference is ads: NovelCloud at none against TopStories's shown. On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NovelCloud sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and TopStories sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for NovelCloud against 4.8 for TopStories. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 45 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NovelCloud | TopStories |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelcloud-read-romance/id1669005451/reviews) | **[4.8 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topstories-a-virtual-library/id6475161541/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **45** |
| Positive reviews | — | 88.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 24 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Xunxiu Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721196710) | [MATERIAL DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691979263) |

## What reviewers say

### NovelCloud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelcloud-read-romance/id1669005451)

Discover a vast library of romance novels, from werewolf legends to president pampering stories. Customize your reading experience with adjustable text, fonts, and page-turning options. Unlock all content with a subscription for unlimited access.

**Highlights:** Extensive romance novel collection, Customizable reading settings, Adjustable text size and font, Multiple page-turning options, Adjustable brightness and background, Subscription for unlimited access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited reading in 7 days | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| 2200 Coins in 30 days | $9.99 | per month |
| Unlimited reading in 30 days | $9.99 | per month |
| 3900 Coins in 30 days | $14.99 | per month |
| 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 3900 Coins in 30 days | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Coins | $24.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |


### TopStories

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topstories-a-virtual-library/id6475161541)

Dive into a vast collection of fiction tailored to your mood, from romance and paranormal to contemporary stories. Experience enchanting literary adventures anytime, anywhere, and unlock the power of your imagination.

**Highlights:** Personalized fiction library, Mood-based story selection, Diverse genres (romance, paranormal, contemporary), Anytime, anywhere reading, Imaginative storytelling

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TopStories Coins item 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| TopStories Coins item 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| TopStories Coins item 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| TopStories Coins item 4 | $14.99 | one-time |
| TopStories Coins item 5 | $24.99 | one-time |
| TopStories Coins item 6 | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NovelCloud free?

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

### Is TopStories free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NovelCloud or TopStories?

TopStories is rated higher. NovelCloud averages 4.7 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while TopStories averages 4.8 from 45 ratings.

### Do NovelCloud or TopStories have ads?

TopStories shows ads; NovelCloud does not.

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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.*