# TopStories vs RocNovel

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TopStories at 88% against RocNovel's 12%. TopStories also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). RocNovel's advantage is chart position (#150 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TopStories sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and RocNovel sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TopStories holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45 and 48 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of TopStories's written reviews are positive against 12% of RocNovel's.

## The numbers

| Metric | TopStories | RocNovel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topstories-a-virtual-library/id6475161541/reviews)** | [1.6 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocnovel/id6737119895/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 45 | **48** |
| Positive reviews | **88.5% of reviews** | 12.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#150** |
| Size | 78 MB | 66 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MATERIAL DEVELOPMENTS LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691979263) | [北京鸿达以太科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1638030109) |

## What reviewers say

### TopStories

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topstories-a-virtual-library/id6475161541)

Dive into a vast collection of fiction tailored to your mood, from romance and paranormal to contemporary stories. Experience enchanting literary adventures anytime, anywhere, and unlock the power of your imagination.

**Highlights:** Personalized fiction library, Mood-based story selection, Diverse genres (romance, paranormal, contemporary), Anytime, anywhere reading, Imaginative storytelling

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TopStories Coins item 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| TopStories Coins item 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| TopStories Coins item 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| TopStories Coins item 4 | $14.99 | one-time |
| TopStories Coins item 5 | $24.99 | one-time |
| TopStories Coins item 6 | $49.99 | one-time |


### RocNovel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocnovel/id6737119895)

**Currently charting:** #150 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Access a vast library of novels, from classics to bestsellers. Discover trending books with dynamic rankings and easily pick up where you left off with personalized browsing history. Enjoy a user-friendly interface for effortless navigation and discovery.

**Highlights:** Vast novel library, Dynamic ranking and popular picks, Personalized browsing history, User-friendly interface, Trending bestsellers

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly VIP | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VIP | $16.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly VIP | $29.99 | per month |
| 500coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1700 coins | $16.99 | one-time |
| Coin-1600 | $16.99 | one-time |
| 2000 coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin-2000 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3000 coins | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TopStories free?

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

### Is RocNovel free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TopStories or RocNovel?

TopStories is rated higher. TopStories averages 4.8 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while RocNovel averages 1.6 from 48 ratings.

### Do TopStories or RocNovel have ads?

Both TopStories and RocNovel show ads.

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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.*
