Comparison

Okey Novel vs TextLayer Reader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Okey Novel

Features
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Okey Novel provides a novel reading platform for novel lovers, where readers can search and find novels according to their preferences and start reading; Support novel download local cache, thousands of novels are available; Interact with others in the fiction comment area; Complete tasks in the welfare center to get more book coins; Read at your fingertips, all in Okey Novel! SUBSCRIPTION: key Novel offers auto-renewing subscription options weekly, and quarterly. Alternatively, a one-time payment is available in case of a package purchase (this is not a subscription). Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription will automatically renew at least 24-hours before the end of each term and your credit card will be charged through your iTunes account. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. You may cancel automatic renewal and manage your subscription by selecting Manage App Subscriptions in your iTunes Account settings and selecting the subscription you want to modify. The cancellation will take effect the day after the last day of the current subscription period, and you will be downgraded to the free service. Terms of Use: https://www.eggplant-novel.fun/support/2 Privacy Policy: https://www.eggplant-novel.fun/privacyPolicy/2 Contact: okeynovel@163.com

About

TextLayer Reader

Features
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TextLayer is a local-first EPUB reader designed for dialogue-heavy books. It helps you keep track of who is speaking by adding optional speaker labels to lines of dialogue, making long conversations easier to follow while you read. Everything is built around privacy and local control: - Import your own EPUB files - Read and organize books on your device - Use your own AI API key for optional speaker annotation - Keep book content, settings, and annotations on your device Key features: - Local EPUB library with fast import and reading progress - Reading Now and Library views for quick resume - Optional speaker labels for dialogue clarity - On-device, local-first workflow with no required account - Custom AI endpoint support using your own provider credentials - Adjustable reading appearance and themes - Local backup and restore for settings and library metadata TextLayer does not provide book content. You import your own EPUB files and control your own reading data.

Screenshots

Okey Novel3 screens
TextLayer Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TextLayer Reader at none against Okey Novel's 5. TextLayer Reader also leads on ads (none vs shown). Okey Novel's advantage is iOS requirement (14.5 vs 16.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Okey Novel sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per month. TextLayer Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Okey Novel versus TextLayer Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOkey NovelTextLayer Reader
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksโ€”
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPod โ€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.5 โ€” better16.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size30 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
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In-app purchases

5 purchases

Okey Novel

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Monthly$49.991 Month
One-time4
  • 150 Coins$0.99
  • 750 Coins$4.99
  • 1500 Coins$9.99
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  • 4500 Coins$29.99
None

TextLayer Reader

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Okey Novel free?
Okey Novel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TextLayer Reader free?
TextLayer Reader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Okey Novel or TextLayer Reader have ads?
Okey Novel shows ads; TextLayer Reader does not.

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