# FanXue vs ScrollWave

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScrollWave at none against FanXue's 10. FanXue's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. FanXue sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $20.00 per month. ScrollWave asks for nothing beyond the download.

FanXue ships an update every 4 days, ScrollWave fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FanXue | ScrollWave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fanxue/id6759526752/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Subscription | — |
| Size | 6 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Brightworld Entertainment Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1879297721) | [Alexander Biskaev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881201355) |

## What reviewers say

### FanXue

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fanxue/id6759526752)

Immerse yourself in a vast library of premium novels across diverse genres. Enjoy a clean, comfortable reading experience designed for uninterrupted storytelling. Discover your next favorite book with ease.

**Highlights:** Wide range of genres, Clean reading environment, Comfortable user experience, Auto-renewable subscriptions, Diverse story selection

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Platinum VIP – Monthly | $20.00 | per month |
| Diamond VIP – Monthly | $30.00 | per month |
| Diamond VIP – Quarterly | $80.00 | per 3 months |
| Diamond VIP – Annual | $300.00 | per year |
| 5 Token | $5.00 | one-time |
| 10 Token | $10.00 | one-time |
| 21 Tokens (including 1 bonus token) | $20.00 | one-time |
| 53 Tokens(including 3 bonus tokens) | $50.00 | one-time |
| 105 Tokens (5 bonus tokens) | $100.00 | one-time |
| 210 Tokens (10 bonus tokens) | $200.00 | one-time |


### ScrollWave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrollwave/id6759850217)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FanXue free?

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

### Is ScrollWave free?

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

### Do FanXue or ScrollWave have ads?

Neither FanXue nor ScrollWave shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FanXue or ScrollWave?

FanXue ships an update every 4 days, and ScrollWave fortnightly. Most recently, FanXue was updated on October 5, 2026 and ScrollWave on October 7, 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.*