# Janitor vs Novelium

The clearest difference is rating: Janitor at 4.5 against Novelium's 3.0. Janitor also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (5.3K vs 20). Novelium's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 10 days). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Janitor sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Novelium sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $10.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Janitor holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Janitor has 5.3K ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Janitor's written reviews are positive against 47% of Novelium's.

Janitor ships an update every 10 days, Novelium every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Janitor | Novelium |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/janitor-interactive-stories/id6692609366/reviews)** | [3.0 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelium/id6755751284/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.3K** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | **60.5% of reviews** | 47.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 109 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JanitorAI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768862451) | [BRADLEY JAY TENENHOLTZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856092654) |

## What reviewers say

### Janitor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/janitor-interactive-stories/id6692609366)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Free · Book, #18 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Step inside stories and interact with characters to shape the narrative. This app allows you to create and explore fictional worlds, catering to fans of romance, fantasy, and fanfiction.

**Highlights:** Interactive storytelling, Character interaction, Story creation tools, Genre selection, Community-driven content, Fanfiction support

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Janitor+ Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Janitor+ Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Janitor+ Annual | $99.00 | per year |
| Janitor+ Annual | $99.00 | per year |


### Novelium

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelium/id6755751284)

A comprehensive writing studio for authors to draft, organize, and refine their manuscripts. It integrates world-building, character tracking, and publishing tools into a single workspace for a seamless creative process.

**Highlights:** Draft chapters and organize files, Track characters, settings, and timelines, Review story structure and manuscript, Publish-ready formatting tools, Focus mode writing editor, Beta reader workflows

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Novelium Basic Monthly | $10.99 | per month |
| Novelium Pro Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Novelium Premier Monthly | $59.99 | per month |
| Novelium Pro Yearly | $289.00 | per year |
| Nebula Theme | $3.99 | one-time |
| Noir Theme | $3.99 | one-time |
| Gothic Horror Theme | $3.99 | one-time |
| Neon District Theme | $3.99 | one-time |
| Dark Academia Theme | $3.99 | one-time |
| Eye of the Storm Theme | $3.99 | one-time |
| Romantasy Theme | $3.99 | one-time |
| The Abyss Theme | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Janitor free?

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

### Is Novelium free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Janitor or Novelium?

Janitor is rated higher. Janitor averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.3K ratings, while Novelium averages 3.0 from 20 ratings.

### Do Janitor or Novelium have ads?

Neither Janitor nor Novelium shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Janitor or Novelium?

Janitor ships an update every 10 days, and Novelium every 2 days. Most recently, Janitor was updated on October 28, 2026 and Novelium on October 28, 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.*