# Amor Novel vs HotNovel

The clearest difference is ads: Amor Novel at none against HotNovel's shown. Amor Novel also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 92%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). HotNovel's advantage is ratings volume (217 vs 2). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Amor Novel sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and HotNovel sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Amor Novel holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HotNovel has 217 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Amor Novel's written reviews are positive against 92% of HotNovel's.

Amor Novel ships an update every 11 days, HotNovel every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Amor Novel | HotNovel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amor-novel/id6446313836/reviews)** | [4.8 (217 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotnovel/id6450293281/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **217** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 92.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 55 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [东泉 黄](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674463852) | [HONG KONG BESTREAD TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1692724450) |

## What reviewers say

### Amor Novel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amor-novel/id6446313836)

Access a vast library of novels across diverse genres, including romance, fantasy, and LGBTQ+ stories. Enjoy personalized reading with customizable fonts and precise recommendations. Participate in surprise activities for free books and benefits.

**Highlights:** Massive novel inventory, Diverse genres, Customizable reading experience, Personalized recommendations, Surprise activities and benefits, Book coin rewards

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Month Card | $14.99 | per month |
| Weekly VIP | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Super Month Card | $29.99 | per month |
| Monthly VIP | $45.99 | per month |
| 6 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 90 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 120 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 180 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 360  Coins | $59.99 | one-time |
| 600 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


### HotNovel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hotnovel/id6450293281)

Immerse yourself in a world of passion and desire with this romance novel app. Personalize your love stories, connect with a community of readers, and unlock exclusive content. Discover diverse tales celebrating all kinds of love.

**Highlights:** Interactive personalized love stories, Diverse character options, Community of romance lovers, Exclusive content and rewards, Inclusive LGBTQ+ and interracial romances, Weekly writing prompts and contests

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 550 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2600 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 4000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 4500 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 6500 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 High-quality, engaging story collection
- 💰 Genuinely free reading with ad-supported model
- ⏰ No aggressive paywall tactics or sneaky coin requests
- ✨ Good spelling and grammar quality
- 🎯 Variety of genres and interesting plots

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Mandatory ads after every chapter
- 💸 High coin prices for paid chapters
- 🐛 App crashes and requires reinstallation
- ⏳ Long wait times between free chapter unlocks
- 📉 Reduced free chapter availability (now 2 per 24 hours)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes and forces users to delete/reinstall
- Free chapter claim button not functioning
- Blank pages appearing instead of chapter content
- Ad delivery system failing (no ads to watch for free chapters)
- Chapter jumps and narrative continuity breaks

**Requested features**

- Increase free chapters per day (at least 3)
- Reduce or eliminate ads between chapters
- Lower coin prices for paid content
- Restore previous free chapter frequency
- Fix chapter ordering and continuity


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Amor Novel free?

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

### Is HotNovel free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Amor Novel or HotNovel?

Amor Novel is rated higher. Amor Novel averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while HotNovel averages 4.8 from 217 ratings.

### Do Amor Novel or HotNovel have ads?

HotNovel shows ads; Amor Novel does not.

### Which is updated more often, Amor Novel or HotNovel?

Amor Novel ships an update every 11 days, and HotNovel every 9 days. Most recently, Amor Novel was updated on November 8, 2026 and HotNovel on November 3, 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.*