Novelpack vs Esfiya
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Novelpack
Discover a vast library of captivating stories across multiple genres, including romance, fantasy, and mystery. Enjoy daily updates, unlock new chapters through in-app activities, and personalize your reading experience with customizable settings. Your privacy and data are protected in this secure reading space.
- Vast library of stories
- Multiple genres available
- Daily chapter updates
- Unlock chapters with activities
- Personalized reading experience
- Customizable settings
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Welcome to NovelPack—the ultimate reading app for book lovers worldwide! Book Genres NovelPack offers a vast library of captivating stories across genres like romance, fantasy, mystery, sci-fi, and more. From steamy romances to thrilling adventures, our collection has something for everyone. Discover thousands of books, including exclusive titles from renowned authors. Daily Updates Stay hooked with daily updates on our bestsellers. Join in-app activities to unlock new chapters and enjoy bonus updates on weekends. Never miss a beat with NovelPack! Personalized Experience Customize your reading experience with adjustable font sizes, background colors, and screen brightness. Make NovelPack your perfect reading companion.These personalization options ensure that NovelPack adapts to your individual reading habits and preferences, making your experience as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Whether you’re reading in bright sunlight or under a dim nightlight, NovelPack is designed to be your perfect reading companion. Privacy & Safety Your information is safe with us. We prioritize your privacy and ensure your data is protected. Rest easy knowing NovelPack is a secure reading space. Ready to dive into endless stories? Download NovelPack now and start your reading adventure! Subscription Agreement 1. Term: Weekly/Yearly subscription (auto-renewable subscription) 2. Price: $14.99/week, $129.99/year 3. Payment: The purchase fee will be deducted from your iTunes account. 4. Renewal: Apple iTunes account will automatically deduct the fee within 24 hours before the subscription expires, and the subscription will be extended for one cycle after the deduction is successful. 5. Cancellation: You can cancel the subscription at any time 24 hours before the subscription expires. 6. Manage Subscription: You can view and manage your renewal. 7. Privacy: https://www.ireader.mobi/novelpack/privacy.html 8. Terms of Service: https://www.ireader.mobi/novelpack/terms.html
Esfiya
This platform allows users to write and read original stories in Dhivehi and English. Users can create compelling narratives, add custom covers, and track story popularity. Engage with a community of readers and writers through comments and feedback.
- Write stories on mobile
- Read Dhivehi and English stories
- Add custom story covers
- Mark stories as Pro
- Track story popularity
- Engage with comments
- Dark Mode
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Esfiya is a platform where stories come to life—written by the crowd, for the crowd. Whether you're an avid reader, a passionate writer, or someone who just loves Dhivehi literature, Esfiya gives you a home to explore, share, and connect. Features: * Write stories directly from your mobile device. * Read a growing library of original stories in Dhivehi and English. * Add beautiful covers that make your story stand out. * Mark stories as Pro to earn or access exclusive content. * Track popularity with view and like counters. * Engage with readers through comments and feedback. * Dark Mode for comfortable night reading. From epic romance and crime thrillers to poetry and satire, Esfiya showcases the rich creativity of the Maldivian community. Whether you're on the ferry, in bed, or waiting in line—you always have a story waiting for you. Start your story. Join the crowd. This is Esfiya.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Esfiya at 5.0 against Novelpack's 4.4. Esfiya also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). Novelpack's advantage is ratings volume (3.5K vs 1) and chart position (#124 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Novelpack sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Esfiya asks for nothing beyond the download.
Esfiya holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Novelpack has 3.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Novelpack | Esfiya |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (3.5K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3.5K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #124 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 182 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HK IReader Technology Limited | FahiPay Pvt Ltd |
Customer experience
Novelpack
Esfiya
Bugs and requests
Novelpack
Reported bugs
3 issues- Subscription issues and unauthorized charges
- Inability to access purchased content
- Glitches and crashes during reading
Requested features
3 requests- Reward system to earn free chapters
- More options to access content without subscription
- Improved customer support and communication
Esfiya
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Novelpack
- Novelpack_VIP7 Days trial$2.997 Days
- Novelpack_VIP$2.997 Days
- Novelpack Weekly VIP7 Days trial2 variants$9.997 Days
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- Novelpack VIP7 Days trial$14.997 Days
- Novelpack weekly7 Days trial$14.997 Days
- Novelpack Weekly VIP7 Days trial2 variants$14.997 Days
- Novelpack Yearly VIP$129.991 Year
- 2000 icoins$19.99
Esfiya
No in-app purchases
