Comparison

Novellair vs Between Covers

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

Head to head
About

Novellair

Discover a vast library of stories across numerous genres, from romance to thrillers. This platform offers thousands of titles from established and emerging authors, allowing you to curate your personal collection and immerse yourself in new worlds.

Highlights
  • Extensive story library
  • Multiple genres available
  • Thousands of titles
  • Popular and emerging authors
  • Personalized library
  • Story submission opportunities
Features
Currently charting
Read full description

Novellair is an online reading platform that is home to a wide range of stories. Hide away with endless stories in Novellair, a book nook just for you! Take your pick from an extensive range of genres. Whether it's a captivating romance or a heartstopping thriller you're craving, Novellair can satisfy you. Tickle your reading fancies with something new or stick to your favourite themes - whichever you choose, we have what you need. With thousands of irresistible titles from popular authors and up-and-coming writers, you'll be spoilt for choice.Behind our captivating library is Letterlux, a creative hub where fresh voices and seasoned authors craft stories for Novellair. If you're passionate about storytelling, you can even apply to join Letterlux through the link: https://letterlux.tech/ and see your book featured on Novellair. Fill your library with all the stories you love and escape into the world of books with Novellair. Subscription Agreement 1. Period:monthly(auto-renewable subscriptions) 2. Price:$19.99/month 3. Payment: The purchase will be charged to your iTunes account. 4. Renewal: The Apple iTunes account will automatically deduct fees within 24 hours before the subscription expires. After successful deduction, the subscription will be postponed for one cycle. 5. Cancel:You can cancel your subscription at any time 24 hours before the subscription expires. 6. Manage subscriptions: You can view and manage your renewals. 7. Award:After subscribing, the coins and vouchers received each month are limited. If you need more coins, please make an additional recharge. 8. Privacy:https://fqnewapi.novellairs.com/privacy_policy 9. Term of Service:https://fqnewapi.novellairs.com/user_agreement

About

Between Covers

Discover your next favorite romance novel and connect with a passionate community. Get personalized recommendations, join discussions, and explore curated reading experiences. It's the perfect escape for book lovers.

Highlights
  • Curated book recommendations
  • Mood-based reading picks
  • Community discussions and polls
  • Immersive monthly reading themes
  • Personalized book bestie assistant
  • 7-day free trial
Features
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Your next obsession is waiting. Between Covers is the romance escape where you discover, feel, and talk about the stories you love—with a community that gets it. Find your next five-star read, set the vibe, and sink deeper into the world of romance. From curated recommendations to cozy, mood-based picks, every corner is designed to pull you in. Step into the Lounge for real conversations, hot takes, polls, and bookish chaos. Explore Cozy Corner for immersive monthly themes and curated reading experiences. And meet Iris—your romance book bestie, here to guide you, spark debates, and help you find your next favorite story. Because the best part of finishing a book is having someone to talk about it with. Explore everything Between Covers has to offer with a 7-day free trial. After your trial, continue with a monthly or annual membership. SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS - Annual Membership — $89.99/year (about $7.50/month) - Monthly Membership — $9.99/month - Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period - Manage or cancel your subscription in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions Terms of Use: https://betweencovers-legal-documents.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/terms-of-use.html Privacy Policy: https://betweencovers-legal-documents.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/privacy-policy.html

Screenshots

Novellair4 screens
Between Covers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Between Covers at 5.0 against Novellair's 4.2. Between Covers also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription). Novellair's advantage is ratings volume (2.8K vs 1) and chart position (#41 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Novellair sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Between Covers sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Between Covers holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Novellair has 2.8K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Novellair ships an update fortnightly, Between Covers every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
Novellair versus Between Covers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNovellairBetween Covers
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (2.8K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.8K — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFreemium — better
Best chart rank#41 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB38 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperQVONModern Vision Design LLC

Customer experience

Novellair

All ratings2,779 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral3.2%
Negative16.9%
Written reviews522 reviews
Positive18.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative75.7%

Between Covers

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Novellair

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Chapters disappearing or resetting progress
  • Inconsistent chapter pricing
  • Network errors preventing access

Requested features

3 requests
  • More ways to earn free coins/vouchers
  • Better proofreading of stories
  • Option to purchase full books instead of chapters

Between Covers

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Novellair

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly subscription$9.997 Days
  • Monthly subscription1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Monthly Subscription$19.991 Month
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  • Monthly subscription1 Month trial$19.991 Month
One-time6
  • Coins 500$4.99
  • Coins 900$8.99
  • Coins 2000$19.99
Show 3 more
  • Coins 3000$29.99
  • Coins 4100$40.99
  • Coins 7000$69.99
2 purchases

Between Covers

Subscriptions2
  • Between Covers Membership7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Annual Membership7 Days trial$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Novellair free?
Novellair is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Between Covers free?
Between Covers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Novellair or Between Covers?
Between Covers is rated higher. Novellair averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Between Covers averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Novellair or Between Covers have ads?
Neither Novellair nor Between Covers shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Novellair or Between Covers?
Novellair ships an update fortnightly, and Between Covers every 3 weeks. Most recently, Novellair was updated on November 3, 2026 and Between Covers on October 31, 2026.

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