# Audiobooks.com vs motonovel

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Audiobooks.com at 91% against motonovel's 6%. Audiobooks.com also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.3) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). motonovel's advantage is iOS requirement (13 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Audiobooks.com sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $14.95 per month and motonovel sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Audiobooks.com holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audiobooks.com has 67K ratings behind it against 154, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Audiobooks.com's written reviews are positive against 6% of motonovel's.

Audiobooks.com ships an update every 9 days, motonovel fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Audiobooks.com | motonovel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (67K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiobookscom-get-audiobooks/id521227008/reviews)** | [1.3 (154 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motonovel/id6744429534/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **67K** | 154 |
| Positive reviews | **90.7% of reviews** | 5.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#16** | #74 |
| Size | 79 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Storytel Audiobooks USA LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1707849698) | [Tromo Electronics LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807680619) |

## What reviewers say

### Audiobooks.com

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiobookscom-get-audiobooks/id521227008)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Grossing · Book, #30 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Access a vast library of audio entertainment, including bestsellers, new releases, and sleep stories. Stream or download titles for offline listening, with personalized recommendations and features like adjustable playback speed and a sleep timer.

**Highlights:** Massive audiobook library, Free audiobook access, Monthly VIP selection, Personalized recommendations, Offline listening, Adjustable playback speed, Sleep timer

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $14.95 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $15.99 | per month |
| Annual Subscription | $143.99 | per year |
| InstaCredit | $14.95 | one-time |
| Additional Credit(s) | $14.95 | one-time |
| Additional Credit(s) | $15.99 | one-time |
| InstaCredit | $15.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple to use
- 🚀 Great selection of books
- 💡 Useful features like sleep timer and playback speed
- 👍 Seamless experience across devices
- 🚀 Fast downloads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with bookmarking and navigation
- 🐛 Occasional playback issues and loss of progress
- 💰 Relatively expensive credits/subscription
- 🐛 Confusing VIP book selection

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes
- Playback issues when offline or switching between devices
- Inconsistent behavior when using rewind/fast-forward

**Requested features**

- Add chapter navigation
- Improve bookmark/note-taking functionality
- Implement dark mode
- Provide more control over playback position


### motonovel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motonovel/id6744429534)

**Currently charting:** #74 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

This app offers a vast collection of high-quality novel resources for an engaging reading experience. It provides a VIP subscription service for enhanced access and features, with options for monthly, quarterly, or annual renewal. Users can manage their subscriptions and enjoy fascinating stories.

**Highlights:** Extensive novel collections, User-friendly reading interface, VIP subscription service, Auto-renewal options, Subscription management, Fascinating story content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7 Days Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VIP | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription VIP $19.99 | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| Week VIP | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 7 Days VIP For  $19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 30 Days VIP For  $24.99 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 365 Days VIP For  $169.99 | $169.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Good stories
- 🤩 Rich and wonderful stories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive paywall
- 🚫 App doesn't work
- 🤖 AI-generated stories
- 📝 Poor writing quality
- 🔒 Locked behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes
- Purchases not working as intended

**Requested features**

- Add ads instead of paywalls
- Offer monthly subscription instead of weekly


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Audiobooks.com free?

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

### Is motonovel free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Audiobooks.com or motonovel?

Audiobooks.com is rated higher. Audiobooks.com averages 4.7 out of 5 from 67K ratings, while motonovel averages 1.3 from 154 ratings.

### Do Audiobooks.com or motonovel have ads?

Neither Audiobooks.com nor motonovel shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Audiobooks.com or motonovel?

Audiobooks.com ships an update every 9 days, and motonovel fortnightly. Most recently, Audiobooks.com was updated on November 11, 2026 and motonovel on November 8, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Audiobooks.com or motonovel?

Audiobooks.com currently peaks at #16 in the App Store charts, and motonovel at #74. 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.*