# 读多 vs StoryCodex

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 读多 at none against StoryCodex's 3. StoryCodex's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StoryCodex sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. 读多 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for 读多 against 5.0 for StoryCodex. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StoryCodex has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

读多 ships an update every 2 weeks, StoryCodex weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 读多 | StoryCodex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6743780724/reviews) | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storycodex-webnovel-reader/id6770108068/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 9 MB | 159 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [梦蝶 邢](https://appshunter.io/developer/1736668703) | [Bilal ARKAN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896716014) |

## What reviewers say

### 读多

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6743780724)

This app offers a pure reading experience with a minimalist design, focusing on content. It tracks reading habits, manages your library, and supports various ebook formats for comfortable reading.

**Highlights:** Minimalist interface, Reading time tracking, Progress tracking, Book management, Supports multiple ebook formats, Dark mode

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### StoryCodex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storycodex-webnovel-reader/id6770108068)

This app enhances your reading experience by building a live encyclopedia and visual story map as you progress. It allows you to tap character names for instant profiles and explore relationships without spoilers. Enjoy distraction-free reading and listening with offline capabilities.

**Highlights:** Live encyclopedia of characters and lore, Spoiler-free visual Story Map, Instant character profiles on tap, Offline reading and listening, Customizable reading views, Import EPUB, PDF, and text files, Automatic chapter recaps

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Upgrade | $4.99 | one-time |
| StoryCodex Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 读多 free?

读多 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is StoryCodex free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 读多 or StoryCodex?

读多 and StoryCodex are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 7 ratings respectively.

### Do 读多 or StoryCodex have ads?

Both 读多 and StoryCodex show ads.

### Which is updated more often, 读多 or StoryCodex?

读多 ships an update every 2 weeks, and StoryCodex weekly. Most recently, 读多 was updated on September 22, 2026 and StoryCodex on October 7, 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.*