Comparison

Books I Have Read vs NovelsReader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Books I Have Read

Easily track all the books you own, have read, wish to read, have borrowed, or have lent. Never forget a book recommendation or a borrowed item again. The app offers flexible entry options, from just a title or cover image to detailed information and ratings.

Highlights
  • Track owned books
  • Track read books
  • Track wishlisted books
  • Track borrowed books
  • Track lent books
  • Add book details and ratings
  • Share book information
Features
Currently charting
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Please observe that there might not be any new versions of this app. Do you have a hard time keeping track of what books you have read? Is it difficult to remember what books you already have on your bookshelf? Do you forget what books your friends have recommended that you read? Do you forget to return borrowed books or do you find it difficult to get books back that you have lent out? This app helps you to keep track of all of the books you own, have read, wish to read, have borrowed or have lent. Use this app and - remember all of the book recommendations you have received. - remember which books, in the pile of books you bought half a year back, you still have not read. - remember from whom you've borrowed books. - remember to whom you've lent books. - avoid reading the same book twice – unless you want to. The app is straightforward and very easy to use. When adding a book, it is up to you how much information you want to enter. The book title only or just a picture of the cover may be enough for you. But of course it is possible to add so much more information about the books, as well as the ability to enter ratings. Please note that this is not an eReader app.

About

NovelsReader

Explore a vast collection of addictive novels across various genres, from romance to fantasy. Get personalized recommendations, bookmark your favorite stories, and enjoy a comfortable reading experience with night mode. Subscribe for unlimited, uninterrupted access to captivating plots and literary journeys.

Highlights
  • Extensive library of novels
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Bookmark favorite novels
  • Night mode for comfortable reading
  • Seamless reading experience
  • Unlimited reading with subscription
Features
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[Enjoy NovelsReader] NovelsReader is your gateway to a romantic world of addictive novels from various genres. Dive into captivating stories, explore new plots on those web novels. With NovelsReader, immerse yourself into storytelling anytime, anywhere. [Features] 1.Extensive Library: Access a diverse library of novels spanning multiple genres, including romance, mystery, fantasy, science fiction, thriller, and more. 2.Personalized Recommendations: Discover new novels tailored to your preferences based on your favorite novels and stories. 3.Bookmarking: Bookmark your favorite novels and never lose your place in a story. 4.Night Mode: Read comfortably in low-light conditions with the night mode feature, reducing eye strain. 5.Seamless Experience: Enjoy a seamless reading experience with smooth page-turning animations and intuitive navigation controls. 6.Subscriptions: Enjoy the unlimited reading experience without interruptions after subscribing, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in the story. [Tranding Novel For You] * Billionaire * Werewolf * Romance * Badboy * Mafia Discover the joy of reading with NovelsReader and unlock a world of good novels. Download now and start your literary journey today! *NovelWorld Agreement* http://www.ireader.mobi/index.php?ca=lang.EnTerms *NovelWorld Privacy* http://www.ireader.mobi/index.php?ca=lang.EnPrivacy *NovelWorld VIP Agreement* http://abs.ireaderm.net/zyios/app/iphone.php?ca=Vip.VipProtocol

Screenshots

Books I Have Read3 screens
NovelsReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NovelsReader at Free against Books I Have Read's $0.99. NovelsReader also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months) and ratings volume (59 vs 4). Books I Have Read's advantage is rating (2.5 vs 1.4) and review sentiment (47% vs 7%). On device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

NovelsReader is free to download; Books I Have Read costs $0.99 up front. NovelsReader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Books I Have Read asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Books I Have Read holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NovelsReader has 59 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Books I Have Read's written reviews are positive against 7% of NovelsReader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Books I Have Read ships an update every 7 months, NovelsReader every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard10 real differences · 1 level
Books I Have Read versus NovelsReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBooks I Have ReadNovelsReader
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating2.5 (4 ratings) — better1.4 (59 ratings)
Positive reviews46.7% of reviews — better6.7% of reviews
Number of ratings459 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#195 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.012.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB106 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperApptown Studio ABHK IReader Technology Limited

Customer experience

Books I Have Read

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive46.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative36.7%

NovelsReader

All ratings60 ratings
Positive8.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative88.3%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive6.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative93.3%

Bugs and requests

Books I Have Read

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

NovelsReader

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Cannot log out
  • App keeps closing when clicking a title
  • Loading failed after payment
  • Cannot find cancellation option
  • Cannot exit a book to go back to the main page
Show 2 more
  • Subscription continues charging after cancellation
  • Yearly subscription not honored

Requested features

5 requests
  • Allow users to log out
  • Provide clear indication if a series is unfinished
  • Offer more new stories
  • Improve navigation within the app
  • Allow watching ads for chapters

In-app purchases

None

Books I Have Read

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

NovelsReader

Subscriptions3
  • NovelsReader weekly VIP3 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • NovelsReader weekly VIP7 Days trial$14.997 Days
  • NovelsReader yearly VIP$129.991 Year

Questions

Is Books I Have Read free?
Books I Have Read costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NovelsReader free?
NovelsReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Books I Have Read or NovelsReader?
Books I Have Read is rated higher. Books I Have Read averages 2.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while NovelsReader averages 1.4 from 59 ratings.
Do Books I Have Read or NovelsReader have ads?
NovelsReader shows ads; Books I Have Read does not.
Which is updated more often, Books I Have Read or NovelsReader?
Books I Have Read ships an update every 7 months, and NovelsReader every 3 weeks. Most recently, Books I Have Read was updated on November 6, 2026 and NovelsReader on November 8, 2026.

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