# 全本小说吧 vs 寒武纪年

The clearest difference is rating: 全本小说吧 at 4.4 against 寒武纪年's 3.0. 全本小说吧 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (139 vs 1). 寒武纪年's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 寒武纪年 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. 全本小说吧 asks for nothing beyond the download.

全本小说吧 holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 全本小说吧 has 139 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of 全本小说吧's written reviews are positive against 86% of 寒武纪年's.

全本小说吧 ships an update every 5 months, 寒武纪年 every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 全本小说吧 | 寒武纪年 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id582900419/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bl/id1139992650/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **139** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **87.8% of reviews** | 86.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 10.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [鸣飞 王](https://appshunter.io/developer/557477675) | [Shanghai Shunduo Network Science and Technology Company Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584098224) |

## What reviewers say

### 全本小说吧

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id582900419)

Access a vast library of complete novels across various genres, including fantasy, romance, and classics. Enjoy a personalized reading experience with features like full-screen mode, bookmarks, and smart memory of your last read position. This app offers a high-quality, free reading service for book lovers.

**Highlights:** Massive library of complete novels, Multiple genres available, Built-in book management, Customizable reading modes, Smart reading position memory, Bookmark functionality

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 📚 Wide selection of books
- 🔓 Unlock feature
- 🔍 Good search functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Locked content requires review
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or errors
- 💰 Forced in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Compatibility problems on older devices
- Frequent crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- More free content
- Improved stability and performance
- Ability to download books for offline reading


### 寒武纪年

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bl/id1139992650)

A community for original BL/Danmei romance stories, featuring audio dramas and interactive content creation. Participate in writing contests and get opportunities for your work to be adapted into audio or comics.

**Highlights:** Original BL/Danmei stories, Audio drama adaptations, Interactive community features, Writing contests and incentives, Content creation and sharing, Opportunities for adaptation

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 三叶虫币840（12元） | $1.99 | one-time |
| 三叶虫币1750（25元） | $3.99 | one-time |
| 寒武会员31天 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 三叶虫币3500（50元） | $7.99 | one-time |
| 寒武会员91天 | $10.99 | one-time |
| 三叶虫币7560（108元） | $15.99 | one-time |
| 寒武会员184天 （148元减20元） | $19.99 | one-time |
| 寒武会员360天（288元减40元） | $37.99 | one-time |
| 寒武会员360天（288元减20元） | $41.99 | one-time |
| 寒武会员360天 | $45.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 全本小说吧 free?

全本小说吧 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 寒武纪年 free?

寒武纪年 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 全本小说吧 or 寒武纪年?

全本小说吧 is rated higher. 全本小说吧 averages 4.4 out of 5 from 139 ratings, while 寒武纪年 averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do 全本小说吧 or 寒武纪年 have ads?

Both 全本小说吧 and 寒武纪年 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 全本小说吧 or 寒武纪年?

全本小说吧 ships an update every 5 months, and 寒武纪年 every 5 weeks. Most recently, 全本小说吧 was updated on October 26, 2026 and 寒武纪年 on October 26, 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.*