# RocNovel vs NovRead

The clearest difference is rating: NovRead at 3.6 against RocNovel's 1.6. NovRead also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (39% vs 12%). RocNovel's advantage is chart position (#136 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 NovRead sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NovRead holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NovRead has 449 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 39% of NovRead's.

RocNovel ships an update every 3 weeks, NovRead monthly. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RocNovel | NovRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.6 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocnovel/id6737119895/reviews) | **[3.6 (449 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novread/id6739331811/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 47 | **449** |
| Positive reviews | 12.1% of reviews | **39.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#136** | — |
| Size | 66 MB | 90 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) | [CANTREE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780736765) |

## What reviewers say

### RocNovel

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

**Currently charting:** #136 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 |


### NovRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novread/id6739331811)

Explore enchanting worlds of supernatural romance and intrigue. Discover stories featuring werewolves, vampires, soulmates, and more. Enjoy an endless stream of fresh chapters from global authors, personalized reading settings, and curated suggestions for a captivating literary journey.

**Highlights:** Supernatural romance stories, Werewolf and vampire themes, Endless new chapters, Global author network, Personalized reading settings, Curated story suggestions

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Membership Unlimited Read | $24.99 | per 7 days |
| Membership Unlimited Read | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| Membership Unlimited Read | $69.99 | per 6 months |
| Membership Unlimited Read | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 💰 Affordable
- 🕰️ Good reading experience
- 🎁 Rewarding point system
- 📚 Interesting stories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔧 Outdated interface
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔑 Difficult to earn points

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent glitches and crashes
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Improved point earning system
- Ability to purchase individual chapters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RocNovel free?

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

### Is NovRead free?

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

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

NovRead is rated higher. RocNovel averages 1.6 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while NovRead averages 3.6 from 449 ratings.

### Do RocNovel or NovRead have ads?

RocNovel shows ads; NovRead does not.

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

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