# RocNovel vs LooRead

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LooRead at 65% against RocNovel's 12%. LooRead also leads on rating (4.1 vs 1.6) and ads (none vs shown). RocNovel's advantage is chart position (#140 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RocNovel sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and LooRead sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LooRead holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LooRead has 576 ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of RocNovel's written reviews are positive against 65% of LooRead's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RocNovel | LooRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocnovel/id6737119895/reviews) | **[4.1 (576 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looread/id6738939090/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 47 | **576** |
| Positive reviews | 12.1% of reviews | **64.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#140** | — |
| Size | 66 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [北京鸿达以太科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1638030109) | [SUNWIN ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724187777) |

## What reviewers say

### RocNovel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocnovel/id6737119895)

**Currently charting:** #140 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Access a vast library of novels, from classics to bestsellers. Discover trending books with dynamic rankings and easily pick up where you left off with personalized browsing history. Enjoy a user-friendly interface for effortless navigation and discovery.

**Highlights:** Vast novel library, Dynamic ranking and popular picks, Personalized browsing history, User-friendly interface, Trending bestsellers

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| weekly9.99 | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VIP | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| weekly16.99 | $16.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VIP | $16.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly VIP | $29.99 | per month |
| yearly39.99 | $39.99 | per year |
| Seasonal VIP | $69.99 | per 3 months |
| yearly89.99 | $89.99 | per year |
| yearly119.99 | $119.99 | per year |
| Yearly VIP | $179.99 | per year |
| 100coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 400coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin-1400 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1600 coins | $15.99 | one-time |
| 1700 coins | $16.99 | one-time |
| Coin-1600 | $16.99 | one-time |
| 2000 coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin-2000 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3000 coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin-3000 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 4000 coins | $39.99 | one-time |
| Coin-4000 | $39.99 | one-time |


### LooRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looread/id6738939090)

Discover a vast collection of web novels and stories across popular genres like Alpha, Vampire, and Romance. Enjoy daily new chapters, curated booklists, and personalized reading settings for an enhanced literary experience.

**Highlights:** Explore web novels and tales, Access Alpha, Vampire, Billionaire, Romance genres, Daily new chapters, Handpicked booklists and suggestions, Customizable reading settings, High-quality stories from global authors

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Membership Unlimited Read | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Membership Unlimited Read | $24.99 | per 7 days |
| Membership Unlimited Read | $49.99 | per 2 months |
| Membership Unlimited Read | $69.99 | per 6 months |
| Membership Unlimited Read | $99.99 | per 6 months |
| Membership Unlimited Read | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great stories
- 👍 Good amount of detail
- 👍 Interesting stories
- 👍 Recommend the app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive/Pricey
- 💰 Forcing membership
- 🐛 Typos/Written in foreign country

**Reported bugs**

- Typos/Written in foreign country

**Requested features**

- Easier to get coins
- Consider packs starting at $5 instead of $10


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RocNovel free?

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

### Is LooRead free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RocNovel or LooRead?

LooRead is rated higher. RocNovel averages 1.6 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while LooRead averages 4.1 from 576 ratings.

### Do RocNovel or LooRead have ads?

RocNovel shows ads; LooRead does not.

### Which is updated more often, RocNovel or LooRead?

RocNovel ships an update every 3 weeks, and LooRead every 3 weeks. Most recently, RocNovel was updated on October 25, 2026 and LooRead on October 25, 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.*