# NovRead vs ThisNovel

The clearest difference is rating: ThisNovel at 4.0 against NovRead's 3.6. ThisNovel also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). NovRead's advantage is ratings volume (408 vs 4) and chart position (#174 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NovRead sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per 7 days and ThisNovel sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ThisNovel holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NovRead has 408 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of NovRead's written reviews are positive against 43% of ThisNovel's.

NovRead ships an update monthly, ThisNovel fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NovRead | ThisNovel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (408 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novread/id6739331811/reviews) | **[4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thisnovel/id6744533053/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **408** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 39.6% of reviews | **42.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#174** | — |
| Size | 90 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [CANTREE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780736765) | [成涛 朱](https://appshunter.io/developer/1803394654) |

## What reviewers say

### NovRead

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

**Currently charting:** #174 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


### ThisNovel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thisnovel/id6744533053)

Discover a vast library of short stories across diverse genres with a clean, customizable interface. Get smart recommendations, save favorites, and bookmark your progress for an immersive reading experience anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Extensive short story collection, Customizable reading interface, Smart story recommendations, Save favorite stories, Bookmark reading progress

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Membership | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Membership | $15.99 | per month |
| 50 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Coins | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NovRead free?

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

### Is ThisNovel free?

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

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

ThisNovel is rated higher. NovRead averages 3.6 out of 5 from 408 ratings, while ThisNovel averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do NovRead or ThisNovel have ads?

Neither NovRead nor ThisNovel shows ads.

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

NovRead ships an update monthly, and ThisNovel fortnightly. Most recently, NovRead was updated on September 29, 2026 and ThisNovel on September 13, 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.*