# Literie vs NovelBar

Literie and NovelBar are too close to call on the numbers: across 11 compared parameters — price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for Literie against 4.1 for NovelBar. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3.1K and 2.2K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 22% of Literie's written reviews are positive against 23% of NovelBar's.

Literie ships an update fortnightly, NovelBar every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Literie | NovelBar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/literie/id6450409461/reviews) | [4.1 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelbar/id6453157225/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | 2.2K |
| Positive reviews | 21.6% of reviews | **22.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #77 | **#36** |
| Size | 137 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [LITERIE PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693185036) | [QVON](https://appshunter.io/developer/1683464261) |

## What reviewers say

### Literie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/literie/id6450409461)

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Explore a vast library of captivating stories across numerous genres, from romance to fantasy. Discover exclusive content from emerging and established authors, and even apply to become a featured writer. Immerse yourself in literary worlds designed to inspire and entertain.

**Highlights:** Extensive genre selection, Exclusive author content, Apply to become a signed author, Immersive reading experience, Browse captivating books

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Coins 500 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins 900 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Coins 1000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins 2000 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coins 3000 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coins 4100 | $40.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Good stories
- ✨ Captivating reads
- 📚 Variety of genres

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Extremely expensive to read full books
- 🔒 Locked chapters behind paywall
- 🤑 Subscription doesn't provide full access
- 🐛 Buggy app with technical issues
- 📝 Poor grammar and editing in some books

**Reported bugs**

- Coins/vouchers disappearing after purchases
- Inconsistent chapter unlocking and auto-charging
- Frequent app crashes and loading errors

**Requested features**

- Offer full book purchases instead of chapters
- Provide more affordable subscription options
- Improve daily rewards and coin system


### NovelBar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelbar/id6453157225)

**Currently charting:** #36 Top Grossing · Book, #183 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Discover a vast library of trending novels across diverse genres, from romance to fantasy. This platform offers an immersive reading experience with carefully curated content. Aspiring authors can also apply to have their work featured.

**Highlights:** Vast library of trending novels, Diverse genres including romance and fantasy, Curated content for every preference, Immersive reading experience, Platform for aspiring authors

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| 500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 900 Coins | $8.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 4100 Coins | $40.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Coins | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great stories
- 👍 Enjoyable reading experience
- 💡 Variety of book options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Exorbitant costs for reading chapters
- 🔒 Lack of transparency around subscription model
- 🐛 Technical issues like freezing, glitches
- ⏱️ Slow coin accumulation for free reading

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent chapter pricing
- Subscription benefits not being properly applied
- Search function not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Option to purchase full books instead of chapters
- Improved customer support responsiveness
- Better editing and proofreading of stories


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Literie free?

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

### Is NovelBar free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Literie or NovelBar?

Literie and NovelBar are both rated 4.1 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3.1K and 2.2K ratings respectively.

### Do Literie or NovelBar have ads?

Both Literie and NovelBar show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Literie or NovelBar?

Literie ships an update fortnightly, and NovelBar every 3 weeks. Most recently, Literie was updated on November 7, 2026 and NovelBar on November 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Literie or NovelBar?

Literie currently peaks at #77 in the App Store charts, and NovelBar at #36. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*