Comparison

NovelFull vs ArcReader

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

NovelFull

Access a vast library of English, Korean, and Chinese novels for free. Discover new stories with smart search and organized categories. Enjoy a personalized reading experience with offline caching and customizable readers.

Highlights
  • Read all novels for free
  • Smart search for stories
  • Categorized novel selection
  • Offline story caching
  • Customizable reader experience
Features
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NovelFull is a reader for fans of webnovels, light novels, romance, fantasy, Korean novels, Chinese novels, and serialized fiction. Find stories faster, save chapters for later, and enjoy a clean reading experience designed for long sessions. Why readers use NovelFull: • Explore popular webnovels and light novels • Browse romance, fantasy, action, adventure, and more • Search for novels and chapters quickly • Cache chapters for reading anytime • Customize your reading layout for comfort • Keep your favorite stories easy to revisit Whether you are following a long-running fantasy saga, catching up on romance chapters, or discovering your next webnovel obsession, NovelFull helps you read comfortably wherever you are. Start reading with NovelFull today. Privacy Policy: https://novel-reader-app.github.io/privacy.html Terms of use:https://novel-reader-app.github.io/terms.html

About

ArcReader

Download and read web novels offline with customizable themes, fonts, and scroll modes. Convert novels to audiobooks with on-device narration and build vocabulary with an integrated dictionary. Sync progress across devices and import EPUB files.

Highlights
  • Download and read web novels offline
  • Customizable reader themes and fonts
  • On-device text-to-speech narration
  • EPUB file import
  • Integrated dictionary with flashcards
  • Cross-device reading progress sync
Features
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Paste any web novel link. Download every chapter. Read offline anywhere — no account, no subscription required to start. ArcReader is the offline-first reader for Royal Road, WTR-Lab, NovelFire, and dozens more sources. Bring your own link, we handle the rest — whether it's progression fantasy, xianxia, cultivation fiction, LitRPG, isekai, romance, or any English web novel and light novel. Loved by readers who wanted something quieter: no crowded feeds, no coin walls, just your books. Built for readers who want full control: pick your theme, your font, your scroll mode, and read offline whenever you want. POPULAR GENRES ON ARCREADER Progression Fantasy · Cultivation · Xianxia · Wuxia · Xuanhuan · LitRPG · GameLit · Isekai · Reincarnation · Fantasy · Romance · Sci-Fi · Fanfiction · Thriller · Horror · Slice of Life · Harem · Adventure WHY READERS LOVE ARCREADER A reader designed for long sessions Choose between four themes (Light, Dark, Sepia, Black AMOLED). Adjust font size, line spacing, font family, and margins to find your perfect setup. Switch between paginated mode with page-turn animation, or smooth continuous scroll. Listen with on-device narration Built-in neural text-to-speech turns any novel into an audiobook — runs entirely on your device. No internet required, no data costs, no monthly fees for the core feature. Adjustable speed from 0.75x to 2x, lock-screen controls, sleep timer, and auto-advance between chapters. Offline-first reading Downloaded content stays on your device in a local library — not a temporary cache. Read on airplanes, in tunnels, or anywhere connectivity is unreliable. Import your own EPUB files Already have books saved as EPUB? Import them straight into your library and read them with the same themes, fonts, and narration as everything else. Look up words and build vocabulary Tap any word for an instant dictionary definition, then save it as a flashcard. Review your flashcards later to lock in new vocabulary as you read. Highlights and notes Long-press to highlight passages in four colors with optional notes. Review all your highlights for any title in one place. Reading position sync Auto-saves your position every few seconds. Open a book on another device and continue exactly where you left off, after signing in. No sign-up wall Open the app and start reading. Account creation is optional — only needed if you want to sync between devices. EVERYTHING ARCREADER OFFERS - Customizable reader (themes, fonts, layout, scroll modes) - On-device neural text-to-speech with voice selection - Background audio with lock-screen controls and sleep timer - Highlights and notes with color coding - Import your own EPUB files into your library - Built-in dictionary with tap-to-define - Vocabulary flashcards to review and remember new words - Reading progress auto-save and cross-device sync - Daily reading goals and streaks - Reading statistics and history ARCREADER PRO (OPTIONAL SUBSCRIPTION) ArcReader Pro adds: - Premium cloud voices for high-quality narration - Unlimited chapter downloads - Ad-free reading experience ArcReader Pro is available as a monthly or yearly auto-renewing subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. The exact price in your local currency is shown in the app and on the App Store before you confirm. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at purchase confirmation. Subscriptions auto-renew unless turned off in iOS Settings at least 24 hours before the current period ends; renewal is charged within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings > Apple ID > Subscriptions. PRIVACY ArcReader stores your reading data on your device. Optional account sync uses encrypted cloud storage. We do not sell your data. Full privacy policy available below. Terms of Service: https://arcreaders.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://arcreaders.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

NovelFull3 screens
ArcReader4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ArcReader at 94% against NovelFull's 50%. ArcReader also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.8) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 5 weeks). NovelFull's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ArcReader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. NovelFull asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ArcReader holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ArcReader has 36 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of NovelFull's written reviews are positive against 94% of ArcReader's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NovelFull ships an update every 5 weeks, ArcReader every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
NovelFull versus ArcReader: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNovelFullArcReader
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (5 ratings)4.9 (36 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews93.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings536 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB135 MB
Age rating17+17+
Developer拉 苏Thien Le

Customer experience

NovelFull

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

ArcReader

All ratings36 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%

In-app purchases

None

NovelFull

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

ArcReader

Subscriptions2
  • ArcReader VIP — Monthly$5.991 Month
  • ArcReader VIP — Annual$44.991 Year
One-time1
  • ArcReader VIP - Lifetime$79.99

Questions

Is NovelFull free?
NovelFull is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ArcReader free?
ArcReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NovelFull or ArcReader?
ArcReader is rated higher. NovelFull averages 2.8 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while ArcReader averages 4.9 from 36 ratings.
Do NovelFull or ArcReader have ads?
ArcReader shows ads; NovelFull does not.
Which is updated more often, NovelFull or ArcReader?
NovelFull ships an update every 5 weeks, and ArcReader every 6 days. Most recently, NovelFull was updated on September 21, 2026 and ArcReader on September 26, 2026.

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