# NetFic vs Freewave

The clearest difference is ads: NetFic at none against Freewave's shown. NetFic also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 573) and update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NetFic sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Freewave sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for NetFic against 4.8 for Freewave. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NetFic has 12K ratings behind it against 573, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of NetFic's written reviews are positive against 80% of Freewave's.

NetFic ships an update weekly, Freewave every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NetFic | Freewave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netfic/id6743437405/reviews)** | [4.8 (573 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freewave-romance-audiobooks/id6743933151/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 573 |
| Positive reviews | 78.3% of reviews | **80.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #129 | **#108** |
| Size | 143 MB | 125 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [jian jin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190099393) | [Womanly Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699223676) |

## What reviewers say

### NetFic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/netfic/id6743437405)

**Currently charting:** #129 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Access a vast library of online novels across diverse genres like fantasy, sci-fi, and romance. Discover unique plotlines and popular adaptations, all conveniently in your pocket for reading anytime, anywhere.

**Highlights:** Extensive novel collection, Diverse genres (fantasy, sci-fi, romance, etc.), Popular online novel adaptations, Reading visual adjustment, Task Center for earning coins, Top 100 Annual Novel Ranking

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP FOR WEEK | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP FOR WEEK | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| vip for weekly | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| vip | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP FOR MONTH | $29.99 | per month |
| VIP for yearly | $129.99 | per year |
| 500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2500 Coins | $24.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


### Freewave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freewave-romance-audiobooks/id6743933151)

**Currently charting:** #108 Top Grossing · Book, #118 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Access a vast library of premium, full-length romance audiobooks narrated by real voice actors. Enjoy popular genres like billionaire, mafia, and paranormal romance, with options to listen for free via ads or subscribe for an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Premium full-length audiobooks, Human-narrated stories, Endless romance genres, Weekly new releases, Search by trope or intensity, Free listening with ads

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Week unlimited | $8.99 | per 7 days |
| 60 minutes | $0.99 | one-time |
| 200 minutes | $2.99 | one-time |
| 350 minutes | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great variety of stories
- 👍 Real narrators
- 👍 Free listening via ads
- 👍 Reasonable prices for time
- 👍 Stories are captivating

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads are 5 minutes long
- 🐛 Ads play every hour
- 🐛 Impossible to close ads
- 🐛 Stuck in an ad loop
- 🐛 Ripoff

**Reported bugs**

- Impossible to close the ad when it's do
- Stuck in a loop
- App hangs on previously listened to books
- Finished stories keep going back to continued listening section
- Free adds work the first couple times, then get stuck

**Requested features**

- Bring back Ashley McLeo from the series coven of shadows and secrets
- Add more books to the accidental love series by Saxon James
- More MM books
- More dark Romance books
- More clean, no spice options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NetFic free?

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

### Is Freewave free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NetFic or Freewave?

NetFic is rated higher. NetFic averages 4.9 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Freewave averages 4.8 from 573 ratings.

### Do NetFic or Freewave have ads?

Freewave shows ads; NetFic does not.

### Which is updated more often, NetFic or Freewave?

NetFic ships an update weekly, and Freewave every 3 weeks. Most recently, NetFic was updated on September 26, 2026 and Freewave on September 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, NetFic or Freewave?

NetFic currently peaks at #129 in the App Store charts, and Freewave at #108. 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.*