# Books I Have Read vs NovelsReader

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Books I Have Read | NovelsReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[2.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/books-i-have-read/id445260819/reviews)** | [1.4 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelsreader/id6479294644/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **59** |
| Positive reviews | **46.7% of reviews** | 6.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#196** | — |
| Size | 1 MB | 106 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Apptown Studio AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/330530757) | [HK IReader Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1110639431) |

## What reviewers say

### Books I Have Read

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/books-i-have-read/id445260819)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Paid · Book (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### NovelsReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelsreader/id6479294644)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NovelsReader weekly VIP | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| NovelsReader weekly VIP | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| NovelsReader yearly VIP | $129.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Stories are excellent
- 👍 Well-written novels
- 👍 No ads or coins needed for reading
- 👍 Cheap weekly subscription (initially)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Extremely expensive subscriptions
- 💸 Deceptive pricing and hidden fees
- 💸 Charged after cancellation
- 💸 Subscription difficult to cancel
- 💸 Not free after initial chapters

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*