# Lagerta vs ToON Novels

The clearest difference is rating: Lagerta at 4.5 against ToON Novels's 3.0. Lagerta also leads on ratings volume (275 vs 2). ToON Novels's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lagerta sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.79 per month. ToON Novels asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lagerta holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lagerta has 275 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of Lagerta's written reviews are positive against 50% of ToON Novels's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Lagerta ships an update every 2 weeks, ToON Novels every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lagerta | ToON Novels |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (275 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lagerta-interactive-stories/id6466786607/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toon-novels/id6795955486/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **275** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 44.5% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 357 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Aram Kamavosyan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669671128) | [Ilia Chasovnikov](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785492198) |

## What reviewers say

### Lagerta

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lagerta-interactive-stories/id6466786607)

Immerse yourself in a collection of romantic visual novels where your choices shape the narrative and character fates. Explore diverse storylines with multiple endings and develop unique relationships.

**Highlights:** Branching storylines, Destiny-defining choices, Romantic relationships, Multiple endings, New episodes monthly, Diverse story settings

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription for 30 days | $6.79 | per month |
| Beginner's package | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 donuts | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5 coffees | $5.99 | one-time |
| 200 donuts | $13.99 | one-time |
| 1200 donuts (Fast Progress) | $14.99 | one-time |
| 30 coffees | $14.99 | one-time |
| 500 donuts | $29.99 | one-time |
| 400 stars | $29.99 | one-time |
| 15 coffee + 2000 donuts | $74.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Interesting and creative stories
- 🎨 Diverse settings and historical themes
- 🎨 Engaging characters and storylines
- 💰 Decent system for earning in-game currency
- 🎉 Enjoyable events like the Donut Rush

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Very expensive choices/options
- 💰 Difficult to earn enough in-game currency
- 🐛 Technical issues like slow loading and crashes
- 🚫 Lack of diversity in character representation
- 🚫 Concerns about developer's behavior and treatment of competitors

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent loading times
- Progress/account issues after updates

**Requested features**

- Add more diverse character options
- Improve the in-game currency earning system
- Fix technical issues like slow loading and crashes
- Provide more transparency and better communication with players


### ToON Novels

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/toon-novels/id6795955486)

Engage in interactive fiction where your decisions profoundly impact the narrative and character interactions. Converse with characters who remember your past choices, influencing their responses and the unfolding plot.

**Highlights:** Interactive storytelling, Choice-driven narrative, Character memory system, Branching plotlines, AI-powered conversations, Reputation tracking

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lagerta free?

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

### Is ToON Novels free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Lagerta or ToON Novels?

Lagerta is rated higher. Lagerta averages 4.5 out of 5 from 275 ratings, while ToON Novels averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Lagerta or ToON Novels have ads?

Lagerta shows ads; ToON Novels does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lagerta or ToON Novels?

Lagerta ships an update every 2 weeks, and ToON Novels every 4 days. Most recently, Lagerta was updated on November 7, 2026 and ToON Novels on October 31, 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.*