# 纵横小说 vs 全本小说

The clearest difference is rating: 全本小说 at 4.6 against 纵横小说's 2.8. 全本小说 also leads on ratings volume (581 vs 62). 纵横小说's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (62% vs 48%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 纵横小说 sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and 全本小说 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

全本小说 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 全本小说 has 581 ratings behind it against 62, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of 纵横小说's written reviews are positive against 48% of 全本小说's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

纵横小说 ships an update fortnightly, 全本小说 every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 纵横小说 | 全本小说 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (62 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id433125283/reviews) | **[4.6 (581 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1489311475/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 62 | **581** |
| Positive reviews | **62.4% of reviews** | 47.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 130 MB | 180 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Beijing Huanxiang Zongheng Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/424545654) | [北京淘阅文化科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1435672701) |

## 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 (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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


### 全本小说

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1489311475)

Access a vast library of novels, from popular IPs to new releases, across all genres. Enjoy a personalized reading experience with customizable settings and recommendations. Listen to books with the audio feature.

**Highlights:** Massive novel library, Real-time updates, Personalized recommendations, Customizable reading interface, Night mode, Listen to books

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 包周会员 | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| 包周会员 | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| 包月会员 | $2.99 | per month |
| 包月会员 | $5.99 | per month |
| 包季会员 | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| 包季会员 | $9.99 | per 3 months |
| VIP会员 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30天VIP会员 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 90天VIP会员 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 366天VIP会员 | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Large selection of novels and books
- 💰 Free to use without payment required
- 🔐 No mandatory account creation needed
- 🎧 Audio/listening feature available
- ✈️ Good for offline reading

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Excessive and intrusive advertisements
- 🔋 High battery drain and device overheating
- ⚠️ Deceptive/scam advertisements present
- 🐛 Ads cannot be closed properly
- 🔍 Poor search functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Video ads cannot be closed after completion
- Close button (X) overlaps with status bar on iPhone
- Ads force app closure and prevent functionality
- Rainbow puzzle ad loops and cannot be dismissed
- Audio playback issues after watching ads

**Requested features**

- Reduce advertisement frequency and improve ad experience
- Expand book categories including published works
- Fix Cantonese pronunciation for context-dependent characters
- Improve search functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 纵横小说 free?

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

### Is 全本小说 free?

全本小说 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 纵横小说 or 全本小说?

全本小说 is rated higher. 纵横小说 averages 2.8 out of 5 from 62 ratings, while 全本小说 averages 4.6 from 581 ratings.

### Do 纵横小说 or 全本小说 have ads?

全本小说 shows ads; 纵横小说 does not.

### Which is updated more often, 纵横小说 or 全本小说?

纵横小说 ships an update fortnightly, and 全本小说 every 5 weeks. Most recently, 纵横小说 was updated on November 10, 2026 and 全本小说 on November 7, 2026.

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