# NovelOasis vs NovelZoom

The clearest difference is rating: NovelOasis at 4.4 against NovelZoom's 1.4. NovelOasis also leads on review sentiment (46% vs 10%) and ads (none vs shown). NovelZoom's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NovelOasis sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and NovelZoom sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NovelOasis holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NovelOasis has 1.5K ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of NovelOasis's written reviews are positive against 10% of NovelZoom's.

NovelOasis ships an update fortnightly, NovelZoom every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NovelOasis | NovelZoom |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noveloasis-read-without-limits/id6443462029/reviews)** | [1.4 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelzoom/id6479294763/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 54 |
| Positive reviews | **46.0% of reviews** | 9.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#73** | #167 |
| Size | 102 MB | 105 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Q-VON PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852243579) | [HK IReader Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1110639431) |

## What reviewers say

### NovelOasis

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

**Currently charting:** #73 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


### NovelZoom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelzoom/id6479294763)

**Currently charting:** #167 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Access a vast library of over 10,000 stories across various genres, including romance, mystery, and fantasy. Enjoy unlimited reading anytime with a single subscription, offering a seamless and immersive storytelling experience.

**Highlights:** Unlimited subscription access, 10,000+ captivating stories, Diverse genres (romance, mystery, fantasy), Seamless reading experience, Explore boundless adventures

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Novelzoom weekly VIP | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Novelzoom weekly VIP | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Novelzoom yearly VIP | $129.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NovelOasis free?

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

### Is NovelZoom free?

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

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

NovelOasis is rated higher. NovelOasis averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while NovelZoom averages 1.4 from 54 ratings.

### Do NovelOasis or NovelZoom have ads?

NovelZoom shows ads; NovelOasis does not.

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

NovelOasis ships an update fortnightly, and NovelZoom every 3 weeks. Most recently, NovelOasis was updated on September 26, 2026 and NovelZoom on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, NovelOasis or NovelZoom?

NovelOasis currently peaks at #73 in the App Store charts, and NovelZoom at #167. 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.*