# Coread vs Eastern Novel

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Eastern Novel at 75% against Coread's 0%. Eastern Novel also leads on ads (none vs shown). Coread's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.0) and ratings volume (107 vs 4). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Coread sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days and Eastern Novel sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Coread holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coread has 107 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Coread's written reviews are positive against 75% of Eastern Novel's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Coread ships an update every 5 weeks, Eastern Novel every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on July 5, 2026 and June 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Coread | Eastern Novel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coread/id6443828903/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eastern-novel/id6503341571/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **107** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [ZhiMing Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1557807053) | [Zhangjiakou Simo Information Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749013145) |

## What reviewers say

### Coread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coread/id6443828903)

Discover popular novels on a free reading platform. Read chapters first and then decide to purchase books that capture your interest. Enjoy daily updates and smart recommendations for a personalized reading experience.

**Highlights:** Free reading chapters, Editor-recommended books, Daily updated chapters, Smart content recommendations, User feedback integration, Premium subscription options

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium VIP Plan | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Weekly Plan | $21.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium VIP Plan Monthly | $54.99 | per month |
| New user coin pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 coin pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small coin pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small plus coin pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Medium coin pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Medium plus coin pack | $19.99 | one-time |
| Big coin pack | $39.99 | one-time |


### Eastern Novel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eastern-novel/id6503341571)

Explore a vast collection of Eastern-themed stories, including martial arts and fantasy. This community platform allows authors, translators, and artists to share their work, offering readers a rich, immersive experience with offline downloads and audio options.

**Highlights:** Community creation platform, Massive free content library, Offline downloads, Audiobook listening, Picture appreciation, Personalized recommendations, Cloud synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 gold coin | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2 gold coin | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5 gold coin | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10 gold coin | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Coread free?

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

### Is Eastern Novel free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Coread or Eastern Novel?

Coread is rated higher. Coread averages 4.4 out of 5 from 107 ratings, while Eastern Novel averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Coread or Eastern Novel have ads?

Coread shows ads; Eastern Novel does not.

### Which is updated more often, Coread or Eastern Novel?

Coread ships an update every 5 weeks, and Eastern Novel every 3 months. Most recently, Coread was updated on July 5, 2026 and Eastern Novel on June 6, 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.*