# 17K小说 vs 连城读书

The clearest difference is update cadence: 连城读书 at fortnightly against 17K小说's every 2 months. 连城读书 also leads on review sentiment (69% vs 60%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 17K小说 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month and 连城读书 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.4 for 17K小说 against 3.3 for 连城读书. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 22 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of 17K小说's written reviews are positive against 69% of 连城读书's.

17K小说 ships an update every 2 months, 连城读书 fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 17K小说 | 连城读书 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.4 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/17k/id542568832/reviews)** | [3.3 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1198155776/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 22 | 22 |
| Positive reviews | 60.4% of reviews | **68.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 132 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ChineseAll](https://appshunter.io/developer/415231272) | [Hangzhou Jiukuang Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1198155775) |

## 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 (10)**

| 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 |
| 600阅读点 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1800阅读点 | $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 |
| 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 |


### 连城读书

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1198155776)

This app is a reading platform for romance and BL novels, featuring a vast library of original works and fanfiction. It offers an audiobook function and tools for aspiring writers to create and publish their stories. It caters to fans of various genres, including fantasy, historical, and modern romance.

**Highlights:** Extensive library of romance and BL novels, Original works and fanfiction, Audiobook functionality with voice options, Tools for writers to create and publish, Categorized by numerous sub-genres, Features popular translated novels

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 600文钱 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100文钱 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1200文钱 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3000文钱 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5000文钱 | $6.99 | one-time |
| 6800文钱 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 9800文钱 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 19800文钱 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 48800文钱 | $69.99 | one-time |
| 64800文钱 | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 17K小说 free?

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

### Is 连城读书 free?

连城读书 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 17K小说 or 连城读书?

17K小说 is rated higher. 17K小说 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while 连城读书 averages 3.3 from 22 ratings.

### Do 17K小说 or 连城读书 have ads?

Both 17K小说 and 连城读书 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 17K小说 or 连城读书?

17K小说 ships an update every 2 months, and 连城读书 fortnightly. Most recently, 17K小说 was updated on November 2, 2026 and 连城读书 on November 2, 2026.

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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.*