# NovRead vs Readora

The clearest difference is rating: Readora at 4.0 against NovRead's 3.6. Readora also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). NovRead's advantage is review sentiment (40% vs 23%). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NovRead sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per 7 days and Readora sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Readora holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 408 and 868 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 40% of NovRead's written reviews are positive against 23% of Readora's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

NovRead ships an update monthly, Readora fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NovRead | Readora |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (408 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novread/id6739331811/reviews) | **[4.0 (868 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readora/id6743743958/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 408 | **868** |
| Positive reviews | **39.6% of reviews** | 23.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #173 | **#117** |
| Size | 90 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [CANTREE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780736765) | [SUNWIN ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724187777) |

## What reviewers say

### NovRead

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

**Currently charting:** #173 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

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


### Readora

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readora/id6743743958)

**Currently charting:** #117 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Immerse yourself in a vast library of supernatural romance novels featuring werewolves, vampires, and forbidden affairs. Enjoy daily updated chapters, exclusive stories, and personalized reading experiences. Connect with a community of passionate readers.

**Highlights:** Daily updated chapters, Exclusive original stories, Customizable reading experience, Personalized recommendations, Reader community features

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Unlimited Reading | $24.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Unlimited Reading | $49.99 | per 2 months |
| VIP Unlimited Reading | $99.99 | per 6 months |
| VIP Unlimited Reading | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Great stories and novels
- 👍 Easy to navigate app
- ✨ Interesting features
- 😊 Good reading experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 😠 Impossible to cancel subscription
- 🤥 Subscription is a scam
- 💰 Auto-renewal traps
- 🐌 Slow customer service response

**Reported bugs**

- App keeps crashing
- App won't open or freezes
- Ads not loading or registering properly
- Subscription not appearing in Apple subscriptions
- In-app purchases not working

**Requested features**

- Option to buy books without subscription
- More free chapters or ad options
- Easier cancellation process
- Improved search/filtering for genres
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NovRead free?

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

### Is Readora free?

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

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

Readora is rated higher. NovRead averages 3.6 out of 5 from 408 ratings, while Readora averages 4.0 from 868 ratings.

### Do NovRead or Readora have ads?

Neither NovRead nor Readora shows ads.

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

NovRead ships an update monthly, and Readora fortnightly. Most recently, NovRead was updated on September 24, 2026 and Readora on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, NovRead or Readora?

NovRead currently peaks at #173 in the App Store charts, and Readora at #117. 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.*