# QQ阅读 vs 起点读书

The clearest difference is rating: QQ阅读 at 4.4 against 起点读书's 3.8. QQ阅读 also leads on review sentiment (52% vs 43%). 起点读书's advantage is chart position (#41 vs #146). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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 起点读书 sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QQ阅读 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of QQ阅读's written reviews are positive against 43% of 起点读书's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QQ阅读 | 起点读书 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qq/id487608658/reviews)** | [3.8 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id534174796/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K | **2.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **51.5% of reviews** | 43.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #146 | **#41** |
| Size | 296 MB | 251 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Tencent Mobile Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/446324237) | [起点中文网](https://appshunter.io/developer/514238850) |

## What reviewers say

### QQ阅读

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

**Currently charting:** #146 Top Grossing · Book, #205 Top Free · 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


### 起点读书

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id534174796)

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Grossing · Book, #171 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Access a vast library of original Chinese web novels, audiobooks, and comics. Engage with authors, discover curated book lists, and enjoy a seamless reading experience with smart recommendations and cloud synchronization.

**Highlights:** Vast library of original web novels, Audiobook and comic collection, Author interaction and community, Curated book lists, Personalized recommendations, Cloud synchronization, Free new releases

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 起点会员卡 - 连续包月 | $1.49 | per month |
| 起点会员卡·连续包月 | $2.99 | per month |
| 100点 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 600点 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1200点 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 900点 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2500点 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 3000点 | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000点 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 176.4万字 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 9800点 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 29800点 | $44.99 | one-time |
| 64800点 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient reading experience
- 📚 Wide selection of books
- 🎧 Good audio narration
- 💰 Frequent free content and promotions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive subscription and content
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate and find books
- 🔌 High battery consumption
- 🔒 Restrictive DRM and account management
- 🤖 Poor quality of machine-translated books

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Login and account issues
- Syncing and progress tracking problems
- Unreliable in-app purchases and billing

**Requested features**

- Add English translation option
- Improve search and discovery features
- Provide more transparency on content ownership
- Optimize app performance and battery life


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QQ阅读 free?

QQ阅读 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 起点读书 free?

起点读书 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, QQ阅读 or 起点读书?

QQ阅读 is rated higher. QQ阅读 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while 起点读书 averages 3.8 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do QQ阅读 or 起点读书 have ads?

Both QQ阅读 and 起点读书 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, QQ阅读 or 起点读书?

QQ阅读 ships an update weekly, and 起点读书 weekly. Most recently, QQ阅读 was updated on September 25, 2026 and 起点读书 on September 24, 2026.

### Which is more popular, QQ阅读 or 起点读书?

QQ阅读 currently peaks at #146 in the App Store charts, and 起点读书 at #41. 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.*