Comparison

fallnovel vs kankan Novels

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

Head to head

Xiaoyao

About

fallnovel

Features

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A novel reader

About

kankan Novels

Features

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Kankan is the home of illustrated Chinese web novels and original short stories. Start with Xiaoyao – Free & Easy, a sweeping xianxia fantasy of epic battles, immortal beings, and tender romance, or explore standalone short stories crafted for immersive reading. Why readers love Kankan: • Immersive visual reader: words, covers, illustrations, and character art in one seamless experience. • Xianxia adventures: fantastical worlds, fierce duels, gods and demons, and heartfelt relationships. • Original short stories: enjoy concise, self-contained tales across fantasy and romance. • Library you control: build your own shelf and pick up exactly where you left off. • Clear navigation: table of contents and bookmarks for fast, smooth reading. Join Kankan and enter a world where long-form adventures and short stories meet visual storytelling.

Screenshots

fallnovel3 screens

kankan Novels4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: fallnovel at every 3 days against kankan Novels's every 9 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. fallnovel sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and kankan Novels sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

fallnovel ships an update every 3 days, kankan Novels every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

fallnovel versus kankan Novels: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	fallnovel	kankan Novels
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 3 days — better	Every 9 days
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	Yes
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	12.0 — better	13.0
Further details — not scored
Size	38 MB	22 MB
Age rating	17+	9+
Developer	Hong Kong Fingertip Culture Co.,Limited	Huafei Zhang

In-app purchases

5 purchases

fallnovel

One-time5

50 Coin$0.99
100 Coin$1.99
250 Coin$4.99

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500 Coin$9.99
Vip One Year$79.99

4 purchases

kankan Novels

Subscriptions1

kankan Membership Monthly1 Month trial$39.991 Month

One-time3

10 Coins$0.99
50 Coins$3.99
600 Coins$39.99

Questions

Is fallnovel free?

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

Is kankan Novels free?

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

Do fallnovel or kankan Novels have ads?

Neither fallnovel nor kankan Novels shows ads.

Which is updated more often, fallnovel or kankan Novels?

fallnovel ships an update every 3 days, and kankan Novels every 9 days. Most recently, fallnovel was updated on October 6, 2026 and kankan Novels on October 25, 2026.