# NovelOasis vs YumRead

The clearest difference is monetization model: YumRead at free with in-app purchases against NovelOasis's subscription. YumRead also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 46%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). NovelOasis's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#81 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NovelOasis sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and YumRead sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

YumRead holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of NovelOasis's written reviews are positive against 82% of YumRead's.

NovelOasis ships an update fortnightly, YumRead every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NovelOasis | YumRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noveloasis-read-without-limits/id6443462029/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yumread/id6444510749/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | 46.2% of reviews | **82.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#81** | — |
| Size | 102 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Q-VON PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852243579) | [Q-VON PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852243579) |

## What reviewers say

### NovelOasis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noveloasis-read-without-limits/id6443462029)

**Currently charting:** #81 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Discover a vast collection of novels and webnovels on this platform. Enjoy daily recommendations, auto-read features, and a personalized library that syncs across devices. Read comfortably with adjustable fonts and a night mode.

**Highlights:** Vast novel collection, Daily recommendations, Auto-read functionality, Personalized library, Night mode reading, Multiple font options

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Benefit | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Benefit | $19.99 | per month |
| Coins Package #1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| packet activity #1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package #2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| packet activity #2 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Coin Package 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package #12 | $14.99 | one-time |
| packet activity #3 | $18.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package #13 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package 5 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package $39.99 | $39.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package $40.99 | $40.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package 6 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package #7 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package #8 | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Interesting stories
- 👍 Easy to use app
- 💰 Ability to earn free coins

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive to read full books
- ⏳ Unfinished books/chapters
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Lack of content updates

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing vouchers and coins
- Loading issues and app crashes
- Inconsistent functionality after updates

**Requested features**

- More ways to earn free coins
- Ability to save progress and resume reading
- Better customer support


### YumRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yumread/id6444510749)

Discover a vast library of exclusive books across genres like fantasy, romance, and mafia. Enjoy a seamless reading experience with features like offline access and auto-read. New stories are added daily to keep your journey exciting.

**Highlights:** Exclusive copyrighted stories, Daily new story updates, Offline reading, Auto-Read feature, Easy tap-to-read interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP | $19.99 | per month |
| Coins Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package | $8.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package | $14.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package | $18.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package | $24.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package | $49.99 | one-time |
| Coins Package | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great books
- 👍 Enjoyable stories
- 👍 Rewarding reading experience
- 👍 Easy to earn reading points

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive to continue reading chapters
- 🐛 App crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🤔 Inconsistent chapter lengths and coin costs

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- Disappearing reading vouchers
- Inability to report issues in-app

**Requested features**

- Subscription-based model for unlimited reading
- Improved app stability and performance
- More consistent pricing for chapters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NovelOasis free?

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

### Is YumRead free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NovelOasis or YumRead?

YumRead is rated higher. NovelOasis averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while YumRead averages 4.7 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do NovelOasis or YumRead have ads?

YumRead shows ads; NovelOasis does not.

### Which is updated more often, NovelOasis or YumRead?

NovelOasis ships an update fortnightly, and YumRead every 2 weeks. Most recently, NovelOasis was updated on September 23, 2026 and YumRead on September 19, 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.*