# Staread vs Novelhall

The clearest difference is monetization model: Staread at free with in-app purchases against Novelhall's subscription. Staread also leads on review sentiment (37% vs 0%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). Novelhall's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Staread sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days and Novelhall sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.3 for Staread against 3.4 for Novelhall. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 7 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 37% of Staread's written reviews are positive against 0% of Novelhall's.

Staread ships an update fortnightly, Novelhall every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Staread | Novelhall |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/staread/id6758330296/reviews) | **[3.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelhall/id6761457216/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | **37.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | **#179** | — |
| Size | 81 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [JIN FAN TECHNOLOGY CO.LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1872316191) | [KIMO CULTURE CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889774498) |

## What reviewers say

### Staread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/staread/id6758330296)

**Currently charting:** #179 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Discover a vast library of stories across numerous genres, from werewolf to billionaire romance. Enjoy an immersive reading experience with customizable options and support for authors worldwide. Upgrade for unlimited access and an ad-free environment.

**Highlights:** Extensive genre selection, Customizable reading experience, Author support and publishing platform, Unlimited chapter access with premium, Ad-free reading with premium, Weekly new book additions

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pack | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VIP | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VIP | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VIP | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VIP | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VIP | $24.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VIP10 | $24.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VIP | $24.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly VIP | $99.99 | per year |


### Novelhall

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelhall/id6761457216)

Access a vast library of novels across diverse genres with unlimited reading. Discover new titles through personalized recommendations and enjoy over 400 new stories weekly. Offers a free trial and flexible subscription options.

**Highlights:** Unlimited access to all books, Personalized recommendations, Over 400 new stories weekly, Diverse genres including Romance, Fantasy, and Werewolf, Free trial for new users, Cancel or modify subscription anytime

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pack | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Pack | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Staread free?

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

### Is Novelhall free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Staread or Novelhall?

Novelhall is rated higher. Staread averages 3.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Novelhall averages 3.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do Staread or Novelhall have ads?

Both Staread and Novelhall show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Staread or Novelhall?

Staread ships an update fortnightly, and Novelhall every 4 months. Most recently, Staread was updated on November 9, 2026 and Novelhall on November 5, 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.*