Light Novel Reader vs AR Onion
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Light Novel Reader
Transform web novels and EPUBs into audiobooks with natural AI voices. Enjoy uninterrupted listening with automatic chapter progression, offline downloads, and customizable voice settings. Perfect for multitasking or relaxing.
- AI-powered text-to-speech
- Automatic chapter progression
- Offline listening support
- EPUB import
- Customizable voice speed and pitch
- Sleep timer
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...Turn any web novel into an audiobook with natural AI voices. Paste a chapter link, tap play – the AI reads it aloud and moves to the next chapter on its own, even with the screen off or offline. Wuxia, xianxia, cultivation, fantasy, romance, werewolf, BL, LitRPG, light novels and more – from popular story sites or your own EPUB books. HOW IT WORKS – 3 STEPS 1. Open the chapter you're reading on a story website 2. Copy the link and paste it into the app 3. Tap play. When a chapter ends, the next one starts automatically LISTEN WITHOUT STOPPING • Auto next chapter for hours of uninterrupted listening • Download chapters and listen offline on the go • Sleep timer for listening in bed NATURAL AI VOICES • High-quality, human-like voices in English, Vietnamese and Indonesian • Adjust speed and pitch to your liking • Read along with the highlighted sentence as it plays YOUR OWN EPUB BOOKS • Import EPUB files from your device or iCloud to read and listen • Progress is saved so you pick up exactly where you left off MADE FOR READERS WHO… • Follow long web novels with hundreds or thousands of chapters • Want to keep reading while driving, working out, cooking or doing chores • Love falling asleep to a story The app doesn't host novel content; chapters are loaded directly from the sites you choose. Your reading data stays on your device. Download AI Novel Reader and turn spare moments into story time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
AR Onion
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Bring Stories to Life with AR Onion! Step into a world where imagination meets technology! With AR Onion, storytime becomes an *unforgettable adventure*. Just scan the pages of supported storybooks and watch characters, creatures, and magical scenes pop out in 3D — right before your eyes! ・Interactive AR Models – See your favorite story characters walk, fly, or talk on your table. ・Easy to Use – Open the app, scan the page, and experience the magic instantly. ・ Fun & Educational – Great for kids, families, and classrooms. ・ Immersive Experiences – Explore detailed animations and sounds that make stories come alive. Whether you're reading at home or teaching in the classroom, AR Onion transforms reading into a journey you can *see*, *hear*, and *touch*. Download now and turn your next story into a living adventure!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AR Onion at none against Light Novel Reader's 6. AR Onion also leads on ads (none vs shown). Light Novel Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Light Novel Reader sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. AR Onion asks for nothing beyond the download.
Light Novel Reader ships an update every 2 days, AR Onion every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Light Novel Reader | AR Onion |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 201 MB | 105 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Duy Dao | Xuan Nguyen |
In-app purchases
Light Novel Reader
- Premium Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$19.991 Year
- 10,000 coins$0.99
- 50,000 coins$1.99
- 110,000 coins$2.99
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- 600,000 coins$14.99
AR Onion
No in-app purchases
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