# PN Review vs ProtagonistLit

The clearest difference is rating: ProtagonistLit at 5.0 against PN Review's 4.0. ProtagonistLit also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (monthly vs every 6 months). PN Review's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PN Review sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and ProtagonistLit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ProtagonistLit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

PN Review ships an update every 6 months, ProtagonistLit monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PN Review | ProtagonistLit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pn-review/id506033010/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protagonistlit/id6446125862/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 3 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.2** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Carcanet Press Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610723463) | [Protagonist Lit, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/625346203) |

## What reviewers say

### PN Review

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pn-review/id506033010)

Explore the dynamic world of poetry with this literary journal. Access new poems, interviews, essays, and reviews. Subscribers can delve into a rich digital archive of past issues and sync them for offline reading.

**Highlights:** Discover new poems and translations, Read interviews, essays, and reviews, Access a searchable digital archive, Sync back issues for offline reading, Zoom and navigate pages easily, Share content via social media

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PN Review | $3.99 | per month |
| PN Review | $32.99 | per year |


### ProtagonistLit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protagonistlit/id6446125862)

Discover new short reads like stories, poems, and essays from independent publishers. Search by genre, writer, or publication, and explore curated lists. This app offers an easy-to-use interface for a community of readers, writers, and editors.

**Highlights:** Discover short stories, poems, and essays, Search by genre, writer, and publication, Explore curated reading lists, Content curated by editors, Community of readers, writers, and editors, Independent publisher content

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Super Reader Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Super Reader Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PN Review free?

PN Review is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is ProtagonistLit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PN Review or ProtagonistLit?

ProtagonistLit is rated higher. PN Review averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ProtagonistLit averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do PN Review or ProtagonistLit have ads?

ProtagonistLit shows ads; PN Review does not.

### Which is updated more often, PN Review or ProtagonistLit?

PN Review ships an update every 6 months, and ProtagonistLit monthly. Most recently, PN Review was updated on November 6, 2026 and ProtagonistLit on November 3, 2026.

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