# MiracleNovel vs Plain Reader

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | MiracleNovel | Plain Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [IBT PTE. LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1739996949) | [OurBeom](https://appshunter.io/developer/1571312317) |

## What reviewers say

### MiracleNovel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/miraclenovel-read-romance/id6482996343)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Subscription | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Quarterly Subscription | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| Semi-Annual Subscription | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| Semi-Annual Subscription | $69.99 | per 6 months |
| Annual Subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| Annual Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| One-time Purchase | $0.99 | one-time |


### Plain Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plain-reader/id6818729882)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plain Reader Pro (Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Plain Reader Pro (Yearly) | $6.99 | per year |
| Plain Reader Pro | $2.99 | one-time |
| Plain Reader Pro (Lifetime) | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*