# QQ阅读 vs 七猫小说

QQ阅读 and 七猫小说 both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of 七猫小说's written reviews are positive against 52% of QQ阅读's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QQ阅读 sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 3.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of QQ阅读's written reviews are positive against 70% of 七猫小说's.

QQ阅读 ships an update weekly, 七猫小说 every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | QQ阅读 | 七猫小说 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qq/id487608658/reviews) | **[4.6 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1387717110/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K | **3.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 51.5% of reviews | **70.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #138 | **#120** |
| Size | 296 MB | 383 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Tencent Mobile Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/446324237) | [Shanghai Seven-Cat Culture Media Co.,Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1230400807) |

## What reviewers say

### QQ阅读

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qq/id487608658)

**Currently charting:** #138 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Access a vast library of original novels, popular webcomics, and audiobooks. Discover trending titles, receive personalized recommendations, and enjoy a rich reading experience with features like detailed typesetting and exclusive fan content.

**Highlights:** Massive library of original novels, Popular webcomics, Audiobook listening, Personalized recommendations, Book rankings and charts, Detailed typesetting, Fan-created content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 连续包月会员 | $2.99 | per month |
| QQ阅读连续包月会员 | $2.99 | per month |
| QQ阅读连续包月 | $2.99 | per month |
| QQ阅读连续包月会员 | $2.99 | per month |
| 600阅币 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1200阅币 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1800阅币 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3000阅币 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000阅币 | $8.29 | one-time |
| 9800阅币 | $16.49 | one-time |
| 19800阅币 | $32.99 | one-time |
| 61800阅币 | $89.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for reading
- 🚀 Convenient Wi-Fi transfer feature
- 💡 Useful reading bonus system

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Aggressive monetization and paywalls
- 🔍 Poor search and discovery features
- 📱 Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing local books and reading progress
- Unreliable server connectivity
- Forced updates causing data loss
- Inconsistent UI behavior across versions

**Requested features**

- Add dark mode option
- Improve backup and restore functionality
- Provide better cross-device syncing
- Enhance reading customization options


### 七猫小说

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

**Currently charting:** #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 QQ阅读 free?

QQ阅读 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, QQ阅读 or 七猫小说?

七猫小说 is rated higher. QQ阅读 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while 七猫小说 averages 4.6 from 3.5K ratings.

### Do QQ阅读 or 七猫小说 have ads?

Both QQ阅读 and 七猫小说 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, QQ阅读 or 七猫小说?

QQ阅读 ships an update weekly, and 七猫小说 every 2 weeks. Most recently, QQ阅读 was updated on September 22, 2026 and 七猫小说 on September 22, 2026.

### Which is more popular, QQ阅读 or 七猫小说?

QQ阅读 currently peaks at #138 in the App Store charts, and 七猫小说 at #120. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*