# EchoNovel vs NovelNova

The clearest difference is device support: EchoNovel at 3 against NovelNova's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EchoNovel sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and NovelNova sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

EchoNovel ships an update every 2 weeks, NovelNova every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EchoNovel | NovelNova |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[3.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelnova-read-romance-alpha/id6756054652/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **4** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [HK WEIYUE LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819887674) | [晶晶 付](https://appshunter.io/developer/1437493216) |

## What reviewers say

### EchoNovel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echonovel/id6747110875)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| $1.49 | $1.49 | one-time |
| $4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| $9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| $19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| $29.99 | $29.99 | one-time |
| $59.99 | $59.99 | one-time |
| $69.99 | $69.99 | one-time |
| $99.99 | $99.99 | one-time |
| $129.00 | $129.00 | one-time |


### NovelNova

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelnova-read-romance-alpha/id6756054652)

Dive into a world of captivating romance novels featuring possessive Alphas, cold-hearted billionaires, and forbidden love. Discover viral hits and trending web novels updated daily. Customize your reading experience and enjoy offline access to your favorite stories.

**Highlights:** Curated trending web novels, Daily chapter updates, Offline reading, Customizable reading experience, Variety of romance tropes, Daily check-in bonuses

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Check-in Rewards Pack | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $29.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $39.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscription | $59.99 | per 7 days |
| One time Purchase | $4.99 | one-time |
| One time Purchase | $9.99 | one-time |
| One time Purchase | $11.99 | one-time |
| One time Purchase | $15.99 | one-time |
| One time Purchase | $16.99 | one-time |
| One time Purchase | $24.99 | one-time |
| One time Purchase | $29.99 | one-time |
| One time Purchase | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EchoNovel free?

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

### Is NovelNova free?

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

### Do EchoNovel or NovelNova have ads?

Both EchoNovel and NovelNova show ads.

### Which is updated more often, EchoNovel or NovelNova?

EchoNovel ships an update every 2 weeks, and NovelNova every 3 weeks. Most recently, EchoNovel was updated on September 6, 2026 and NovelNova on June 4, 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.*