# RocNovel vs RedChapters

The clearest difference is rating: RedChapters at 4.7 against RocNovel's 1.7. RedChapters also leads on ratings volume (4.5K vs 35) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, 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 RedChapters sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RedChapters holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RedChapters has 4.5K ratings behind it against 35, 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 20% of RedChapters's.

RocNovel ships an update every 3 weeks, RedChapters every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RocNovel | RedChapters |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocnovel/id6737119895/reviews) | **[4.7 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redchapters/id6763258930/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 35 | **4.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 12.1% of reviews | **20.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #149 | **#114** |
| Size | 66 MB | 256 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [北京鸿达以太科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1638030109) | [HM Games LLC FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882569974) |

## What reviewers say

### RocNovel

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

**Currently charting:** #149 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 |


### RedChapters

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redchapters/id6763258930)

**Currently charting:** #114 Top Grossing · Book, #175 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Immerse yourself in a world of passionate romance novels featuring billionaire CEOs and powerful werewolves. Discover addictive stories with personalized recommendations and a seamless reading experience. Find your next obsession in steamy love stories, contract marriages, and fated mates.

**Highlights:** Billionaire romance stories, Werewolf and shifter fiction, Personalized recommendations, Smooth and elegant interface, Customizable reading comfort, Dark Mode for reading

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $0.49 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sweet Bank I | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sweet Bank 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sweet Bank II | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 8 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin Pack 6 | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RocNovel free?

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

### Is RedChapters free?

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

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

RedChapters is rated higher. RocNovel averages 1.7 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while RedChapters averages 4.7 from 4.5K ratings.

### Do RocNovel or RedChapters have ads?

Both RocNovel and RedChapters show ads.

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

RocNovel ships an update every 3 weeks, and RedChapters every 4 days. Most recently, RocNovel was updated on October 14, 2026 and RedChapters on October 16, 2026.

### Which is more popular, RocNovel or RedChapters?

RocNovel currently peaks at #149 in the App Store charts, and RedChapters at #114. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*