# NovelFull Audio vs ArcReader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ArcReader at 96% against NovelFull Audio's 30%. ArcReader also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.9) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). NovelFull Audio's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NovelFull Audio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $29.99 per month and ArcReader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ArcReader holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 90 and 65 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of NovelFull Audio's written reviews are positive against 96% of ArcReader's.

NovelFull Audio ships an update monthly, ArcReader weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NovelFull Audio | ArcReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelfull-audio/id6477849970/reviews) | **[4.9 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcreader-web-novel-offline/id6762717697/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **90** | 65 |
| Positive reviews | 29.6% of reviews | **95.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 86 MB | 142 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Duong Tran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1730854171) | [Thien Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617088747) |

## What reviewers say

### NovelFull Audio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelfull-audio/id6477849970)

Listen to a vast library of audio novels across multiple genres, with a special focus on Chinese literature. Enjoy features like automatic chapter progression, adjustable playback speed, and volume control. Skip ads with premium subscription plans.

**Highlights:** Listen to audio novels, Supports Wuxia, Xianxia, Fantasy, Romance, and more, Focus on Chinese novels, Automatic next chapter playback, Adjustable playback speed, Volume control, Ad removal via subscription

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $224.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Convenient for work
- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 👍 Great catalog of novels
- 👍 Full versions available
- 👍 Used daily at work

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Ads persist with premium
- 😞 No response from support
- 😞 App is broken/not working
- 😞 Audio playback issues
- 😞 Chapters repeat/merge

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot listen beyond certain chapters
- Download options fail
- System books not found
- Ads shown despite premium purchase
- App says 'contact Admin'

**Requested features**

- Add timer button for sleep
- Download chapters for offline reading
- Return the 'Read' option
- Better search engine
- Better book categorization


### ArcReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcreader-web-novel-offline/id6762717697)

Download and read web novels offline with customizable themes, fonts, and scroll modes. Convert novels to audiobooks with on-device narration and build vocabulary with an integrated dictionary. Sync progress across devices and import EPUB files.

**Highlights:** Download and read web novels offline, Customizable reader themes and fonts, On-device text-to-speech narration, EPUB file import, Integrated dictionary with flashcards, Cross-device reading progress sync

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ArcReader VIP — Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| ArcReader VIP — Annual | $44.99 | per year |
| ArcReader VIP - Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NovelFull Audio free?

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

### Is ArcReader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NovelFull Audio or ArcReader?

ArcReader is rated higher. NovelFull Audio averages 3.9 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while ArcReader averages 4.9 from 65 ratings.

### Do NovelFull Audio or ArcReader have ads?

ArcReader shows ads; NovelFull Audio does not.

### Which is updated more often, NovelFull Audio or ArcReader?

NovelFull Audio ships an update monthly, and ArcReader weekly. Most recently, NovelFull Audio was updated on October 23, 2026 and ArcReader on October 20, 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.*