# 纵横小说 vs 七猫小说

The clearest difference is rating: 七猫小说 at 4.6 against 纵横小说's 2.8. 七猫小说 also leads on ratings volume (3.5K vs 62) and chart position (#101 vs unranked). 纵横小说's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 纵横小说 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and 七猫小说 sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

七猫小说 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 七猫小说 has 3.5K ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of 纵横小说's written reviews are positive against 70% of 七猫小说's.

纵横小说 ships an update fortnightly, 七猫小说 every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 纵横小说 | 七猫小说 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id433125283/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1387717110/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 62 | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 62.4% of reviews | **70.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#101** |
| Size | 130 MB | 389 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Huanxiang Zongheng Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/424545654) | [Shanghai Seven-Cat Culture Media Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1230400807) |

## What reviewers say

### 纵横小说

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id433125283)

Access the latest chapters of popular web novels, including exclusive first releases. Earn rewards and redeem points through a task center. Offers customer support for assistance and feedback.

**Highlights:** Latest chapter releases, Exclusive first publications, Task center for rewards, Points redemption, Customer support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 纵横会员 - 连续包月 | $1.99 | per month |
| 600纵横币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1200纵横币 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 纵横会员 - 月卡 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3000纵横币 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 纵横会员 - 季卡 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5000纵横币 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 9800纵横币 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 纵横会员 - 年卡 | $17.99 | one-time |
| 19800纵横币 | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Extensive collection of novels and original content
- 🎯 User-friendly interface with intuitive design
- 🔊 Voice reading/audio feature available
- 💰 Frequent promotional activities and rewards
- 📖 Support for original authors and quality content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and instability
- ⏱️ Slow loading times and performance issues
- 📱 Poor iPad/tablet optimization (only phone format)
- 💳 Aggressive monetization and paywall tactics
- 🌍 International user unfriendliness (China-only features)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch or during reading
- Chapters fail to load or load extremely slowly
- Audio reader stops randomly mid-playback
- Chapter numbering errors and content mismatches
- Login failures and session disconnections

**Requested features**

- iPad/tablet horizontal orientation support
- English language translation option
- Email registration instead of phone number only
- International phone number support
- Ability to comment without Chinese phone binding


### 七猫小说

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1387717110)

**Currently charting:** #101 Top Grossing · Book, #120 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Discover and read millions of novels for free, from popular genres to trending titles. Enjoy immersive reading and listening experiences, connect with other readers, and find your next favorite book through curated lists and recommendations.

**Highlights:** Vast free novel library, Curated reading lists, Immersive audiobook experience, Community discussion forum, Personalized recommendations, Read and listen simultaneously

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 七猫小说VIP会员连续包月 | $2.99 | per month |
| 七猫小说VIP会员连续包月 | $2.99 | per month |
| 七猫小说VIP会员连续包季 | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| 七猫小说VIP连续包季 | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| 七猫小说会员VIP连续包季 | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| 6元礼物 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 7天七猫VIP会员 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1个月七猫VIP会员 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 12元礼物 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1个月七猫VIP会员 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 3个月七猫VIP会员 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 98元礼物 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 12个月七猫VIP会员 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 178元礼物 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 12个月七猫VIP会员 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 36个月七猫VIP会员 | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Lots of good books
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 💰 Free to read
- 📚 Wide variety of genres

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Too many ads
- 🔒 Unable to register with overseas phone numbers
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔇 Poor audio quality for audiobooks

**Reported bugs**

- Hearing time not stopping when app is closed
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Ads randomly redirecting to other apps

**Requested features**

- Ability to register with overseas phone numbers
- Improve ad experience
- Add more audiobook options
- Implement a dark mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 纵横小说 free?

纵横小说 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 七猫小说 free?

七猫小说 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 纵横小说 or 七猫小说?

七猫小说 is rated higher. 纵横小说 averages 2.8 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while 七猫小说 averages 4.6 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do 纵横小说 or 七猫小说 have ads?

七猫小说 shows ads; 纵横小说 does not.

### Which is updated more often, 纵横小说 or 七猫小说?

纵横小说 ships an update fortnightly, and 七猫小说 every 2 weeks. Most recently, 纵横小说 was updated on October 29, 2026 and 七猫小说 on October 29, 2026.

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