# motonovel vs Commonshelf

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Commonshelf at none against motonovel's 14. Commonshelf also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). motonovel's advantage is chart position (#77 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. motonovel sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Commonshelf asks for nothing beyond the download.

motonovel ships an update fortnightly, Commonshelf every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | motonovel | Commonshelf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.3 (153 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motonovel/id6744429534/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **153** | — |
| Positive reviews | 5.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Best chart rank | **#77** | — |
| Size | 56 MB | 24 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tromo Electronics LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807680619) | [Vijetha Adhimulam](https://appshunter.io/developer/6803621726) |

## What reviewers say

### motonovel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motonovel/id6744429534)

**Currently charting:** #77 Top Grossing · Book, #208 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

This app offers a vast collection of high-quality novel resources for an engaging reading experience. It provides a VIP subscription service for enhanced access and features, with options for monthly, quarterly, or annual renewal. Users can manage their subscriptions and enjoy fascinating stories.

**Highlights:** Extensive novel collections, User-friendly reading interface, VIP subscription service, Auto-renewal options, Subscription management, Fascinating story content

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7 Days Subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VIP | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $19.99 | per month |
| Weekly Subscription VIP $19.99 | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| Week VIP | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 7 Days VIP For  $19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 1 Month VIP | $19.99 | one-time |
| 30 Days VIP For  $24.99 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 7 Days VIP | $29.99 | one-time |
| 90 Days VIP For  $69.99 | $69.99 | one-time |
| 365 Days VIP For  $169.99 | $169.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Good stories
- 🤩 Rich and wonderful stories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive paywall
- 🚫 App doesn't work
- 🤖 AI-generated stories
- 📝 Poor writing quality
- 🔒 Locked behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes
- Purchases not working as intended

**Requested features**

- Add ads instead of paywalls
- Offer monthly subscription instead of weekly


### Commonshelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commonshelf/id6803621724)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is motonovel free?

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

### Is Commonshelf free?

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

### Do motonovel or Commonshelf have ads?

Neither motonovel nor Commonshelf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, motonovel or Commonshelf?

motonovel ships an update fortnightly, and Commonshelf every 2 days. Most recently, motonovel was updated on October 30, 2026 and Commonshelf on October 29, 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.*