# NovelOny vs Mango Bookshelf

The clearest difference is rating: Mango Bookshelf at 5.0 against NovelOny's 1.3. Mango Bookshelf also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). NovelOny's advantage is chart position (#118 vs unranked) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NovelOny sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Mango Bookshelf asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mango Bookshelf holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NovelOny has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

NovelOny ships an update weekly, Mango Bookshelf every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NovelOny | Mango Bookshelf |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.3 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelony/id6747099831/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mango-bookshelf/id6759848095/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **8** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#118** | — |
| Size | 105 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Primelynk Global Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819850533) | [Stuart Koch](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881179903) |

## What reviewers say

### NovelOny

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelony/id6747099831)

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

Dive into a vast library of novels with this reading platform. Enjoy a seamless experience with customizable settings and smart bookshelf management. Access a diverse selection of high-quality stories across various genres, with some content available for free and premium options via subscription.

**Highlights:** Intuitive interface, Customizable reading settings, Smart bookshelf management, Diverse genres, Free reading access, Premium subscription content

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Plan | $9.99 | per 7 days |


### Mango Bookshelf

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mango-bookshelf/id6759848095)

Easily track your reading progress and time spent with this app. Scan book barcodes or add them manually to build your digital library. Monitor your reading habits over time and encourage a love for books.

**Highlights:** Scan book barcodes to add to library, Manual book entry, Organize books by reading status, View detailed book information, Built-in reading timer, Track reading statistics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NovelOny free?

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

### Is Mango Bookshelf free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NovelOny or Mango Bookshelf?

Mango Bookshelf is rated higher. NovelOny averages 1.3 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Mango Bookshelf averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do NovelOny or Mango Bookshelf have ads?

Neither NovelOny nor Mango Bookshelf shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NovelOny or Mango Bookshelf?

NovelOny ships an update weekly, and Mango Bookshelf every 4 days. Most recently, NovelOny was updated on October 30, 2026 and Mango Bookshelf on October 31, 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.*