# QQ阅读 vs 书旗小说

The clearest difference is rating: QQ阅读 at 4.4 against 书旗小说's 4.2. QQ阅读 also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). 书旗小说's advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 52%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 书旗小说 sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 751 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 52% of QQ阅读's written reviews are positive against 64% of 书旗小说's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

QQ阅读 ships an update weekly, 书旗小说 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QQ阅读 | 书旗小说 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qq/id487608658/reviews)** | [4.2 (751 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id733689509/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 751 |
| Positive reviews | 51.5% of reviews | **63.8% 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 | **#141** | #188 |
| Size | 296 MB | 293 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tencent Mobile Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/446324237) | [Zhiyuan Yuedu (Guangzhou) Literature Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1025705471) |

## What reviewers say

### QQ阅读

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

**Currently charting:** #141 Top Grossing · Book, #194 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


### 书旗小说

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id733689509)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Grossing · Book, #190 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Access a vast library of popular novels, including many that are the original works for hit TV shows and movies. Enjoy a premium reading experience with exclusive content and features.

**Highlights:** Vast novel collection, Popular TV/movie original works, Exclusive content, Premium reading experience, User feedback channel

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 连续包月会员 | $3.99 | per month |
| 连续会员 | $3.99 | per month |
| 书旗超级会员购买 | $4.99 | per month |
| 连续包年会员（特价） | $12.49 | per year |
| 催更符 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 书旗小说300书豆充值 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500书豆 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 1年书旗会员 | $11.99 | one-time |
| 1080书豆 | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good selection of books
- 🎨 Diverse genres and content
- 🔊 Functional audiobook feature
- 💰 Free content and subscription options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive advertisements
- 🔒 Restrictive access to paid content
- 🔋 High battery usage and device heating
- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 💸 Expensive subscription fees

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Inability to dismiss ads or navigate back to content
- Sync and login issues
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- Offline reading mode
- Improved reading experience with less ads
- Better content recommendation system
- Enhanced audiobook controls and quality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QQ阅读 free?

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

### Is 书旗小说 free?

书旗小说 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, QQ阅读 or 书旗小说?

QQ阅读 is rated higher. QQ阅读 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while 书旗小说 averages 4.2 from 751 ratings.

### Do QQ阅读 or 书旗小说 have ads?

Both QQ阅读 and 书旗小说 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, QQ阅读 or 书旗小说?

QQ阅读 ships an update weekly, and 书旗小说 every 2 weeks. Most recently, QQ阅读 was updated on September 26, 2026 and 书旗小说 on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, QQ阅读 or 书旗小说?

QQ阅读 currently peaks at #141 in the App Store charts, and 书旗小说 at #188. 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.*