Comparison

Lunarwrite vs Private Chapter

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

Head to head
About

Lunarwrite

Discover and read popular Thai Boy Love, Girl Love, and Romance novels translated into English. Enjoy a reader-friendly, chapter-by-chapter experience with customizable options and no interruptions. Immerse yourself in the latest and timeless series.

Highlights
  • Read Thai BL, GL, and Romance novels
  • English translations available
  • Chapter-by-chapter reading
  • Customizable font size and style
  • No ads or interruptions
  • Discover latest and classic series
Features
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Read popular Thai Boy Love, Girl Love, and Romance Novels on Lunarwrite. Discover a collection of official Thai novels translated into English, presented in a reader-friendly format, and easily readable chapter-by-chapter. - Explore the latest Thai BL & GL series of 2024, adapted from original novels including The Loyal Pin, 23.5, To Be Continued Series, A Secretly Love, City of Stars and many more. - Find timeless Hits from the Thai BL & GL series, such as 2gether, GAP etc. - No Ads, No interruptions. Immerse yourself in each chapter at your own pace, seamlessly blending your reading and viewing experiences. - Customizable Reading. Adjust font size and style to your preference. - Find and enjoy all of your favorite genres. Download the app now to enjoy novels while watching your favorite series.

About

Private Chapter

Features
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Private Chapter is interactive romance fiction where every choice can change the relationship, reveal a secret, or lead to a different ending. Discover beautifully illustrated stories across seven romance categories. Choose your mood, follow emotionally rich episodes, save stories to your library, and return to your reading progress whenever you like. Each story offers: • Meaningful choices with visible consequences • Multiple relationship paths and endings • Story-specific artwork and episode images • A personal library, achievements, and reading statistics • Unlimited replay to explore different choices Read as a free member or upgrade to Private VIP for complete access to all available stories and an ad-free experience. Weekly, monthly, and annual subscription options may be offered. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. Private Chapter. Your romance, your way. Terms of Use: https://axellier.com/partner-apps/private-chapter/terms

Screenshots

Lunarwrite4 screens
Private Chapter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Lunarwrite at none against Private Chapter's shown. Private Chapter's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lunarwrite sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Private Chapter sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lunarwrite ships an update monthly, Private Chapter every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Lunarwrite versus Private Chapter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLunarwritePrivate Chapter
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (101 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews85.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings101 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size121 MB53 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperMEB Corporation Public Company LimitedAxellier Pty Ltd

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Lunarwrite

One-time5
  • Gems 0.99 USD$0.99
  • Gems 2.99 USD$2.99
  • Gems 4.99 USD$4.99
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  • Gems 9.99 USD$9.99
  • Gems 24.99 USD$24.99
3 purchases

Private Chapter

Subscriptions3
  • Private VIP Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Private VIP Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Private VIP Annual$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Lunarwrite free?
Lunarwrite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Private Chapter free?
Private Chapter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lunarwrite or Private Chapter have ads?
Private Chapter shows ads; Lunarwrite does not.
Which is updated more often, Lunarwrite or Private Chapter?
Lunarwrite ships an update monthly, and Private Chapter every 3 days. Most recently, Lunarwrite was updated on November 7, 2026 and Private Chapter on October 31, 2026.

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