# Novelpack vs Esfiya

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Novelpack | Esfiya |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelpack/id6446772457/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esfiya/id6746253493/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 76.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#124** | — |
| Size | 182 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HK IReader Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1110639431) | [FahiPay Pvt Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1273759374) |

## What reviewers say

### Novelpack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelpack/id6446772457)

**Currently charting:** #124 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Vast library of stories, Multiple genres available, Daily chapter updates, Unlock chapters with activities, Personalized reading experience, Customizable settings

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Novelpack_VIP | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Novelpack_VIP | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Novelpack Weekly VIP | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Novelpack VIP | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Novelpack weekly | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Novelpack Weekly VIP | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Novelpack Yearly VIP | $129.99 | per year |
| 2000 icoins | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Engaging and captivating stories
- 👍 Wide variety of genres and stories
- 🤩 Immersive reading experience
- 🎉 Fun and entertaining books

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 🤖 Repetitive and cliche storylines
- 🚫 Limited free content access

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues and unauthorized charges
- Inability to access purchased content
- Glitches and crashes during reading

**Requested features**

- Reward system to earn free chapters
- More options to access content without subscription
- Improved customer support and communication


### Esfiya

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/esfiya/id6746253493)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Novelpack free?

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

### Is Esfiya free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Novelpack or Esfiya?

Esfiya is rated higher. Novelpack averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while Esfiya averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Novelpack or Esfiya have ads?

Novelpack shows ads; Esfiya does not.

### Which is updated more often, Novelpack or Esfiya?

Novelpack ships an update fortnightly, and Esfiya fortnightly. Most recently, Novelpack was updated on November 8, 2026 and Esfiya on October 30, 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.*