# Novel Master vs Henta

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Henta at none against Novel Master's 10. Henta also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). Novel Master's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and chart position (#91 vs unranked). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Novel Master sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per 7 days. Henta asks for nothing beyond the download.

Novel Master ships an update weekly, Henta every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Novel Master | Henta |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novel-master/id6446075788/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2.7K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 67.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#91** | — |
| Size | 51 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sungai Pte. Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497446062) | [Mohamed Osama](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759242202) |

## What reviewers say

### Novel Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novel-master/id6446075788)

**Currently charting:** #91 Top Grossing · Book, #202 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Discover a vast collection of short stories across diverse genres with this app. Enjoy a personalized reading experience with customizable settings and smart recommendations. Save your favorites and read offline.

**Highlights:** Extensive short story collection, Customizable reading experience, Smart story recommendations, Save favorites and bookmark, Offline reading support, Reader community interaction

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7 Days vip subscription | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| 1499_USD_Sub_7 | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| 7 Days vip subscription | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| 7 Days vip subscription | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| 30 Days Vip | $24.99 | per month |
| 7 Days vip subscription | $24.99 | per 7 days |
| Buy 500 Book Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Novel Master member 3 Day | $14.99 | one-time |
| Novel Master member 7 Day | $19.99 | one-time |
| Buy 3000 Book Coins | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great stories
- 🤩 Captivating and entertaining
- 👌 Easy to use interface
- 🎨 Variety of genres
- 🎧 Audiobook integration

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription fees
- 🔒 Limited free access
- ⏳ Stories end on cliffhangers
- 🤑 Monetization tactics
- 🤯 Frustrating paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Payment issues and failed transactions
- Server errors and connectivity problems
- Inconsistent story formatting

**Requested features**

- Offer more affordable pricing options
- Implement a free trial period
- Provide a way to earn free access (e.g. watching ads)
- Improve transparency around story lengths and pricing
- Allow users to purchase individual stories instead of subscriptions


### Henta

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/henta/id6758575841)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Novel Master free?

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

### Is Henta free?

Henta is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Novel Master or Henta have ads?

Novel Master shows ads; Henta does not.

### Which is updated more often, Novel Master or Henta?

Novel Master ships an update weekly, and Henta every 3 months. Most recently, Novel Master was updated on November 7, 2026 and Henta on October 28, 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.*