# 17K小说 vs 酷匠阅读

The clearest difference is rating: 酷匠阅读 at 4.7 against 17K小说's 3.4. 酷匠阅读 also leads on ratings volume (123 vs 22). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 17K小说 sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and 酷匠阅读 sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

酷匠阅读 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 酷匠阅读 has 123 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 60% and 60% positive.

17K小说 ships an update every 2 months, 酷匠阅读 monthly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 17K小说 | 酷匠阅读 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.4 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/17k/id542568832/reviews) | **[4.7 (123 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1004924080/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 22 | **123** |
| Positive reviews | **60.4% of reviews** | 60.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 132 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ChineseAll](https://appshunter.io/developer/415231272) | [南京地平线网络科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1004924079) |

## What reviewers say

### 17K小说

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/17k/id542568832)

Access a vast library of millions of original novels across diverse genres. Connect with a large community of readers and authors, and discover personalized recommendations. This app also offers exclusive access to original works of popular TV shows and movies.

**Highlights:** Millions of original novels, Diverse genre selection, Author community, Personalized recommendations, Exclusive TV/movie original works, New works added weekly

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1个月超级会员 | $3.49 | per month |
| 3个月超级会员 | $9.49 | per 3 months |
| 12个月超级会员 | $32.99 | per year |
| 600阅读点 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1800阅读点 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 17K小说1个月包月 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 3000阅读点 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 17K小说1个月包月超级会员 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 6800阅读点 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 17K小说3个月包月超级会员 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10800阅读点 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 29800阅读点 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 17K小说1年包月超级会员 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 99800阅读点 | $149.99 | one-time |


### 酷匠阅读

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1004924080)

Access a vast library of free novels, audiobooks, and comics updated daily. Engage with authors and readers, discover new stories through recommendations and rankings, and enjoy a comfortable reading experience with customizable features. Support your favorite creators through various in-app options.

**Highlights:** Daily updated free novels, Audiobook and comic support, Author and reader interaction, Customizable reading modes, Offline downloads, Creator support and tipping, Rankings and recommendations

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 酷匠阅读连续包月(自动续费) | $1.49 | per month |
| 酷币6元 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 酷币12元 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 酷币18元 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 18元会员 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 酷币30元 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 酷币50元 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 酷币98元 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 酷币198元 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 酷币298元 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 酷币418元 | $59.99 | one-time |
| 酷币488元 | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 17K小说 free?

17K小说 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 酷匠阅读 free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 17K小说 or 酷匠阅读?

酷匠阅读 is rated higher. 17K小说 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while 酷匠阅读 averages 4.7 from 123 ratings.

### Do 17K小说 or 酷匠阅读 have ads?

Both 17K小说 and 酷匠阅读 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 17K小说 or 酷匠阅读?

17K小说 ships an update every 2 months, and 酷匠阅读 monthly. Most recently, 17K小说 was updated on November 1, 2026 and 酷匠阅读 on November 1, 2026.

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