Comparison

Reader vs Moonlit Novel

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

Head to head
About

Reader

This app helps you track your reading, discover new books, and connect with other readers. Organize your library, set reading goals, and join or host book clubs. Features include a reading timer, import options, and social updates.

Highlights
  • Track reading with shelves, ratings, and reviews
  • Reading timer with widgets
  • Import history from Goodreads/StoryGraph
  • Book discovery and recommendations
  • Join and host book clubs
  • Social updates and interaction
  • Yearly reading stats and review
Features
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Reader is a home for everything you read, and the people you read with. TRACK YOUR READING - Shelves, ratings, rereads and reviews, with no limits - A reading timer with a Live Activity, Lock Screen widget and Cover mode - Daily streaks and a yearly reading goal - Import your history from Goodreads or StoryGraph in a minute FIND YOUR NEXT BOOK - Search books, authors, series, readers and clubs in one place - The Stack: swipe through books picked for you - Genre and author pages, series order, and "if you liked" picks - Buy from Bookshop.org to support independent bookstores READ TOGETHER - Post updates, reply, like and @mention other readers - Join book clubs with reading sprints, a Lounge and catch-up chapters - Host your own private club for up to 10 friends - Watch short book videos from creators SEE YOUR YEAR - Rank your 2026 reads in a built-in tier list - Stats for books, pages and streaks - A Year in Review card to share READER+ Reader is free to use. Reader+ adds: - Unlimited Stack swipes, with undo - 2 streak freezes a month - Custom tier lists and reading challenges - Advanced stats: pace, genres, authors, moods and your reading heatmap - Your full Year in Review - Custom covers and TBR priority, with "pick my next read" - Host up to 5 clubs, public or private, with up to 50 members each - Alternate app icons and a Reader+ badge CREATOR For BookTok creators and club hosts. Everything in Reader+, plus: - Host unlimited clubs with unlimited members, public or private - Post your own book videos to the feed - A Creator badge on your profile - Paid clubs, coming soon PRICING Reader+ costs $4.99 a month or $39.99 a year. Creator costs $9.99 a month or $79.99 a year. Prices are in US dollars and vary by country. Payment is charged to your Apple ID when you confirm the purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel them in your App Store account settings. No ads. Terms: https://readerapp-oss.github.io/reader-legal/terms.html Privacy: https://readerapp-oss.github.io/reader-legal/privacy.html

About

Moonlit Novel

Features
Read full description

Moonlit Novel — A Little Closer More than stories. Stories you feel. Step into a world where every story pulls you in — a little deeper, a little closer.Moonlit Novel — A Little Closer More than stories. Stories you feel. Step into a world where every story pulls you in — a little deeper, a little closer. Moonlit Novel brings you immersive, emotional, and addictive stories designed for modern readers. From slow-burn romance to irresistible tension, every story is crafted to keep you turning pages — and coming back for more. Not just something you read,Something you experience. Key Features • Stories That Stay With You Carefully curated romance, drama, and emotionally rich stories that go beyond the surface. • Designed to Keep You Hooked Smooth reading experience, seamless flow, and stories you won’t want to put down. • Read Anytime, Anywhere Whether it’s a quick escape or a long session, your next story is always within reach. • A Little More Than You Expect Every story brings you closer — to the characters, the emotions, and the moments that matter. Get a little closer. Start your journey with Moonlit Novel today. Moonlit Novel Membership: - Subscribing to Moonlit Novel grants access to all product features. - Subscription fees are charged weekly/monthly/annually/quarterly based on the selected plan. - Payment will be deducted from your iTunes account upon purchase confirmation. - Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. - Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, according to your plan. You can manage or disable auto-renewal anytime in your Apple ID account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy:https://page.moonlitnovel.com/privacypolicy.html Terms of Service:https://page.moonlitnovel.com/service.html Auto Renew:https://page.moonlitnovel.com/autorenew.html Membership:https://page.moonlitnovel.com/membership.html

Screenshots

Reader4 screens
Moonlit Novel4 screens

Verdict

The call

Reader and Moonlit Novel are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Reader sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Moonlit Novel sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Reader versus Moonlit Novel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReaderMoonlit Novel
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB31 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMATTHEW ROBERT FRIEDMAN路 裴

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Reader

Subscriptions4
  • Reader+$4.991 Month
  • Creator$9.991 Month
  • Reader+ Annual$39.991 Year
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  • Creator Annual$79.991 Year
8 purchases

Moonlit Novel

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Vip$19.991 Month
  • Yearly VIP$49.991 Year
One-time6
  • 500 Coins$4.99
  • 1000 Coins$9.99
  • 2000 Coins$19.99
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  • 3000 Coins$29.99
  • 4000 Coins$39.99
  • 5000 Coins$49.99

Questions

Is Reader free?
Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Moonlit Novel free?
Moonlit Novel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Reader or Moonlit Novel have ads?
Neither Reader nor Moonlit Novel shows ads.

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