Comparison

MiracleNovel vs Plain Reader

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

Head to head
About

MiracleNovel

Features
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【MiracleNovel – Stories Women Can’t Stop Reading】 Join thousands of women who are already addicted to MiracleNovel. Whether you’re into heart-racing romance, dark fantasy, or emotional drama, MiracleNovel brings you stories written to make you fall in love, gasp in shock, and crave more. * Why MiracleNovel is Every Woman’s Escape: Romances you can’t resist: Billionaires, werewolves, vampires, fated mates, forbidden love, and second chances. - Fantasy & revenge: Time travel, reincarnation, betrayal, and heroines who rise stronger than ever. - Thrills & passion: Dangerous secrets, supernatural twists, and unforgettable love stories. - Inclusive love: Stories that celebrate all kinds of romance. * Read or Listen, Anywhere - Enjoy FREE daily chapters and updates on trending novels. - New Audiobook Experience: Choose from multiple authentic voices. Adjust speed for comfort or binge-listening. Add soothing white noise for an immersive escape. * Made Just for You - Personalize your reading: fonts, sizes, day/night mode. - Save your favorites in your private library. - Discover handpicked recommendations based on your taste. * Top Stories Loved by Readers Like You: - My Vampire Guardian – A fragile girl betrayed by her family, saved by a mysterious teacher with a dangerous secret. - Fall in Love with a Billionaire – He’s powerful, cold, and dangerously close… but her heart won’t obey. - Please Don’t Eat Me – A forbidden bond between predator and prey, where love becomes the most dangerous temptation. * With MiracleNovel, every woman finds her perfect escape. Whether you’re reading under the covers, listening on your commute, or dreaming late at night, your next obsession is waiting here. * Download now and let your story begin. * Subscription Service - Subscription name: Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly/Semi-Annualy/Annualy (auto-renewable subscriptions) - Subscription benefits: Your subscription will take effect within 24 hours after purchase. Effectiveness depends on the status of your order in Apple Store. - Price: US$ 14.99/week, US$ 29.99/month, US$ 49.99/quarter(3 month), US$ 69.99/semi-annual (6 months), US$ 99.99/annual (12 months). It will be deducted from your account after you agree to purchase. - Auto renewal: The subscription would be renewed automatically within 24 hours before the date of expiration. Both sides can turn off this service. Once the service is turned off, the charging will stop, but the already completed payment won't be returned. - Cancellation: On iOS devices, you can cancel your subscription at any time at least 24 hours before the next renewal date by going to Settings → iTunes Store&App Store → Apple ID → Check Apple ID → Subscriptions → MiracleNovel. * Terms of Service & Privacy Policy - Terms of Service:https://www.miraclenovel.vip/terms_of_service.html - Privacy Policy:https://www.miraclenovel.vip/privacy_policy.html

About

Plain Reader

This app provides a distraction-free reading experience for various file formats including EPUB, TXT, PDF, and comics. It allows direct access to files from cloud storage or external drives without importing or creating copies, offering customizable reading settings and text-to-speech functionality.

Highlights
  • Read directly from Files, iCloud Drive, USB
  • Customizable text and theme settings
  • Text-to-speech in 31 languages
  • Supports ZIP and CBZ archives
  • Right-to-left reading for manga
  • PDF text selection and search
  • Distraction-free reading interface
Features
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Plain Reader opens your books, PDFs, comics and image folders right where they are — in Files, iCloud Drive, or on a USB drive or external SSD. No account, no import, no copies. READ, NOTHING ELSE • Menus stay hidden while you read. Tap the center to bring them back. • Pages fill the screen. Swipe, tap the sides, or drag the slider to jump anywhere. • Turn your iPhone or iPad sideways for two-page spreads, with the cover on its own. • Turn pages with a Bluetooth page turner or a keyboard. TXT AND EPUB • Choose the font, size, line spacing, margins and theme — pages reflow to fit. • Listen: books in 31 languages are read aloud by natural voices made on your device. • Table of contents, search and bookmarks. TXT text encoding is detected automatically. COMICS AND MANGA • Opens ZIP and CBZ archives without unpacking them — even ones with thousands of pages. • Right-to-left reading for manga. • A folder of images opens as one book. PDF • Sharp pages, search, table of contents, thumbnails and text selection. • Two-page spreads on wide screens. YOUR FILES STAY YOURS • Files are read in place and never uploaded anywhere. • Bookmarks and your reading position are kept for every book. • Works with iCloud Drive and external storage through the Files app. PLAIN READER PRO Plain Reader is free with a small banner ad. Watch one short video ad to read without banner ads for 2 hours, or to use Listen for 1 hour. Plain Reader Pro removes all ads and adds unlimited Listen, Auto Page Turn, and blocking the apps you pick while you read. Choose a Monthly or Yearly subscription — Yearly starts with a 7-day free trial for new subscribers — or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Restore it on your iPhone and iPad with the same Apple Account. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel them in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://ourbeom.com/plainreader/terms Privacy Policy: https://ourbeom.com/plainreader/privacy

Screenshots

MiracleNovel4 screens
Plain Reader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MiracleNovel at none against Plain Reader's shown. Plain Reader's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). 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. MiracleNovel sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Plain Reader sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MiracleNovel ships an update every 3 weeks, Plain Reader every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
MiracleNovel versus Plain Reader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMiracleNovelPlain Reader
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB45 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperIBT PTE. LTD.OurBeom

In-app purchases

10 purchases

MiracleNovel

Subscriptions9
  • Weekly Subscription7 Days trial$9.997 Days
  • Weekly Subscription7 Days trial$14.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$19.991 Month
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  • Quarterly Subscription$29.993 Months
  • Quarterly Subscription$49.993 Months
  • Semi-Annual Subscription$49.996 Months
  • Semi-Annual Subscription$69.996 Months
  • Annual Subscription1 Year trial$69.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription1 Year trial$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • One-time Purchase$0.99
4 purchases

Plain Reader

Subscriptions2
  • Plain Reader Pro (Monthly)$0.991 Month
  • Plain Reader Pro (Yearly)7 Days trial$6.991 Year
One-time2
  • Plain Reader Pro$2.99
  • Plain Reader Pro (Lifetime)$12.99

Questions

Is MiracleNovel free?
MiracleNovel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plain Reader free?
Plain Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MiracleNovel or Plain Reader have ads?
Plain Reader shows ads; MiracleNovel does not.
Which is updated more often, MiracleNovel or Plain Reader?
MiracleNovel ships an update every 3 weeks, and Plain Reader every 3 days. Most recently, MiracleNovel was updated on November 4, 2026 and Plain Reader on November 1, 2026.

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