# Noveloom vs PiRead

The clearest difference is rating: PiRead at 4.3 against Noveloom's 4.0. Noveloom's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

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

PiRead holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 454 and 260 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Noveloom's written reviews are positive against 60% of PiRead's.

Noveloom ships an update every 3 weeks, PiRead every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Noveloom | PiRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (454 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noveloom/id6747105786/reviews) | **[4.3 (260 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piread/id6751937545/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **454** | 260 |
| Positive reviews | 56.4% of reviews | **60.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 107 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hong Kong Wenlan Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819869988) | [HONG KONG LITERARY EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837614049) |

## What reviewers say

### Noveloom

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noveloom/id6747105786)

Immerse yourself in a world of passionate and dangerous romance novels. Discover steamy werewolf tales, dark vampire lords, and forbidden love stories with daily updates. Customize your reading experience and get lost in addictive narratives.

**Highlights:** Daily chapter updates, Werewolf and vampire romance, Forbidden love stories, Customizable reading settings, Editor-approved stories

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Reading VIP/Week | $24.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Reading VIP/2 Months | $49.99 | per 2 months |
| Unlimited Reading VIP/6 Months | $99.99 | per 6 months |
| Unlimited Reading VIP/Year | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging story
- 👍 Entertaining content
- 👍 Good layout

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 💰 Pricey in-app purchases
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription

**Reported bugs**

- Subscription issues
- Compatibility problems

**Requested features**

- Option to cancel subscription
- More affordable pricing


### PiRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piread/id6751937545)

Discover a vast library of novels across numerous genres, including romance, fantasy, and suspense. Enjoy customizable reading settings, daily updates, and exclusive original stories. Earn rewards to unlock premium content and immerse yourself in unforgettable tales.

**Highlights:** Vast novel collection, Customizable reading settings, Daily story updates, Rewards and bonus events, Original stories, Exclusive content

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $14.99 Unlimited Reading/Week | $24.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Reading/2 Months | $49.99 | per 2 months |
| Unlimited Reading/6 Months | $99.99 | per 6 months |
| Unlimited Reading/Year | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great place to find interesting novels
- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Súper good to read
- 👍 Tiene buenas historias
- 👍 Love it the novels are great to read

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Has good books but the revenue to get points are too much, too manny ads
- 💸 I don't like the ads but good stories
- 💸 Other than the prices I would recommend

**Reported bugs**

- Quick reads, most interesting - just overpriced so not worth subscribing

**Requested features**

- Longer chapters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Noveloom free?

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

### Is PiRead free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Noveloom or PiRead?

PiRead is rated higher. Noveloom averages 4.0 out of 5 from 454 ratings, while PiRead averages 4.3 from 260 ratings.

### Do Noveloom or PiRead have ads?

Neither Noveloom nor PiRead shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Noveloom or PiRead?

Noveloom ships an update every 3 weeks, and PiRead every 2 months. Most recently, Noveloom was updated on October 30, 2026 and PiRead on October 30, 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.*