Comparison

RocNovel vs Staread

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

Head to head
About

RocNovel

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
Currently charting
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Key Features: Vast Library at Your Fingertips: Our extensive library houses a diverse collection of novels, ensuring there's something for every taste. From classic tales that have stood the test of time to the latest trending bestsellers, you'll never run out of options to explore. Dynamic Ranking and Popular Picks: Stay in the loop with our rank and popular sections. Discover the hottest reads that have the literary community buzzing. These handpicked selections make it effortless for you to jump on the latest trends and find your next page-turner. Personalized Browsing History: Never lose track of where you left off. Our history feature allows you to easily revisit the novels you've been engrossed in, picking up right where you paused. It's like having a personal reading assistant that remembers your every literary adventure. User-Friendly Interface: Navigating through the app is a breeze. The sleek and intuitive design of our novel and library sections ensures that you can quickly find what you're looking for, whether it's a specific genre, author, or just a new discovery waiting to be made. With Rocnovel, your reading pleasure is always just a tap away.

About

Staread

Discover an extensive library of stories across popular genres like Billionaire, Werewolf, and LGBTQ+. Enjoy an immersive reading experience with customizable display options and support for authors worldwide. Upgrade for unlimited access and an ad-free environment.

Highlights
  • Vast library of diverse genres
  • Customizable reading experience
  • Author support and publishing platform
  • Premium subscription for unlimited access
  • Weekly new book additions
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Staread brings you endless stories. Dive in and feel every twist, every heartbreak, every happy ending. All Genres, One App Billionaire, Werewolf, Mafia, LGBTQ+,Urban, CEO, Paranormal—whatever you’re craving, you’ll discover it here. Thousands of titles, endless possibilities. Immersive Moments With adjustable display options, you can lose yourself in your favorite novels and enjoy a perfect reading experience anytime, anywhere. For Readers, By Authors Behind every story is a passionate writer. Staread is proud to support talented authors worldwide, giving them a platform to share their creativity and connect with readers. If you’re an aspiring author, you can join our writer project, publish your work, and reach readers across the world. Premium Experience at Your Fingertips While you can explore Staread for free, upgrading to Staread Premium unlocks the full experience: Unlimited access to exclusive chapters Ad-free, immersive reading environment Constantly updated library with brand-new books added every week No more annoying coin-per-chapter unlocking — just binge without limits With Staread Premium, every moment of your reading becomes seamless and unlimited. Subscription Agreement Payment: The purchase will be charged to your Apple Store account. Renewal: Subscriptions renew automatically 24 hours before expiration. Cancel: You can cancel at any time at least 24 hours before renewal. Manage: Subscriptions can be managed in your account settings. Privacy Policy: https://page.stareadapp.com/site/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://page.stareadapp.com/site/user-agreement

Screenshots

RocNovel4 screens
Staread4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Staread at 3.1 against RocNovel's 1.6. Staread also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 12%). RocNovel's advantage is chart position (#128 vs unranked) and ratings volume (48 vs 11). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. RocNovel sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Staread sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Staread holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 1.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 48 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of RocNovel's written reviews are positive against 39% of Staread's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RocNovel ships an update every 3 weeks, Staread every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
RocNovel versus Staread: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRocNovelStaread
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (48 ratings)3.1 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.1% of reviews39.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings48 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#128 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB72 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developer北京鸿达以太科技有限公司JIN FAN TECHNOLOGY CO.LIMITED

Customer experience

RocNovel

All ratings35 ratings
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive12.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.9%

Staread

All ratings116 ratings
Positive44.0%
Neutral1.7%
Negative54.3%
Written reviews114 reviews
Positive39.5%
Neutral0.9%
Negative59.6%

In-app purchases

24 purchases

RocNovel

Subscriptions10
  • weekly9.99$9.997 Days
  • Weekly VIP$14.997 Days
  • weekly16.997 Days trial$16.997 Days
Show 7 more
  • Weekly VIP$16.997 Days
  • Monthly VIP$29.991 Month
  • yearly39.99$39.991 Year
  • Seasonal VIP$69.993 Months
  • yearly89.99$89.991 Year
  • yearly119.99$119.991 Year
  • Yearly VIP$179.991 Year
One-time14
  • 100coins$0.99
  • 400coins$3.99
  • 500coins$4.99
Show 11 more
  • 1000 coins$9.99
  • Coin-1400$14.99
  • 1600 coins$15.99
  • 1700 coins$16.99
  • Coin-1600$16.99
  • 2000 coins$19.99
  • Coin-2000$19.99
  • 3000 coins$29.99
  • Coin-3000$29.99
  • 4000 coins$39.99
  • Coin-4000$39.99
10 purchases

Staread

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly VIP$6.997 Days
  • Weekly VIP$9.997 Days
  • Weekly Pack7 Days trial$14.997 Days
Show 7 more
  • Weekly VIP7 Days trial$14.997 Days
  • Weekly VIP$14.997 Days
  • Weekly VIP2 variants$19.997 Days
  • Weekly VIP7 Days trial2 variants$19.997 Days
  • Weekly VIP107 Days trial$24.997 Days
  • Weekly VIP7 Days trial$24.997 Days
  • Yearly VIP$99.991 Year

Questions

Is RocNovel free?
RocNovel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Staread free?
Staread is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RocNovel or Staread?
Staread is rated higher. RocNovel averages 1.6 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while Staread averages 3.1 from 11 ratings.
Do RocNovel or Staread have ads?
Both RocNovel and Staread show ads.
Which is updated more often, RocNovel or Staread?
RocNovel ships an update every 3 weeks, and Staread every 2 weeks. Most recently, RocNovel was updated on October 30, 2026 and Staread on October 31, 2026.

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