# Novelhall vs ArcReader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ArcReader at 94% against Novelhall's 0%. ArcReader also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.5) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Novelhall's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Novelhall sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days and ArcReader sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ArcReader holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ArcReader has 36 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Novelhall's written reviews are positive against 94% of ArcReader's.

Novelhall ships an update every 4 months, ArcReader every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Novelhall | ArcReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelhall/id6761457216/reviews) | **[4.9 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcreader-web-novel-offline/id6762717697/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 6 | **36** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **93.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 78 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [KIMO CULTURE CO., LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889774498) | [Thien Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/1617088747) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### ArcReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arcreader-web-novel-offline/id6762717697)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ArcReader VIP — Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| ArcReader VIP — Annual | $44.99 | per year |
| ArcReader VIP - Lifetime | $79.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Novelhall free?

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

### Is ArcReader free?

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

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

ArcReader is rated higher. Novelhall averages 3.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while ArcReader averages 4.9 from 36 ratings.

### Do Novelhall or ArcReader have ads?

Both Novelhall and ArcReader show ads.

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

Novelhall ships an update every 4 months, and ArcReader every 6 days. Most recently, Novelhall was updated on September 11, 2026 and ArcReader on September 21, 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.*