Comparison

ArcReader vs Scribble Hub

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

Head to head
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 VIP (OPTIONAL SUBSCRIPTION) ArcReader VIP adds: - Premium cloud voices for high-quality narration - Unlimited chapter downloads - Ad-free reading experience ArcReader VIP 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

About

Scribble Hub

Discover and read thousands of original web fiction series across various genres. Customize your reading experience with adjustable fonts and themes. Follow your favorite stories and get notified of new chapters.

Highlights
  • Browse thousands of original web fiction series
  • Search by title, author, genre, or tag
  • Filter by status, rating, chapter count, or length
  • Customizable reader (font size, spacing, themes)
  • Automatic reading progress saving
  • Notifications for new chapters
  • Community features (comments, reviews, lounge)
Features
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Discover your next favorite story on Scribble Hub. Explore over 45,000 novels. Read Fantasy, Romance, Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, LitRPG, Isekai, Progression Fantasy and Cultivation stories. • Find stories with trending lists and advanced genre and tag filters • Customize your reading experience with adjustable fonts, text sizes and light or dark themes • Save your place, organize reading lists and get notified about new chapters • Read Aloud (TTS) - Let TTS read your chapters for you • Build daily reading streaks and earn milestone badges • Join weekly and monthly reading leaderboards • Share chapter comments, write reviews and connect with readers in the Lounge Scribble Hub Plus - Optional subscription: • Chapter downloads for offline reading • Hands-free reading with adjustable auto scrolling • Exclusive app color themes • Detailed reading stats, including streak records, reading pace and top genres Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.scribblehub.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://www.scribblehub.com/terms-of-service/

Screenshots

ArcReader4 screens
Scribble Hub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ArcReader at 95% against Scribble Hub's 58%. ArcReader also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Scribble Hub's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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 and Scribble Hub sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ArcReader holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 55 and 65 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 95% of ArcReader's written reviews are positive against 58% of Scribble Hub's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ArcReader ships an update weekly, Scribble Hub every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ArcReader versus Scribble Hub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcReaderScribble Hub
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (55 ratings) — better4.7 (65 ratings)
Positive reviews95.2% of reviews — better58.3% of reviews
Number of ratings5565 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 10 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB56 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperThien LeMyStoryList LLC

Customer experience

ArcReader

All ratings55 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive95.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative4.8%

Scribble Hub

All ratings65 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral4.6%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive58.3%
Neutral25.0%
Negative16.7%

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
2 purchases

Scribble Hub

Subscriptions2
  • Scribble Hub Plus Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Scribble Hub Plus Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is ArcReader free?
ArcReader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scribble Hub free?
Scribble Hub is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ArcReader or Scribble Hub?
ArcReader is rated higher. ArcReader averages 4.9 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while Scribble Hub averages 4.7 from 65 ratings.
Do ArcReader or Scribble Hub have ads?
ArcReader shows ads; Scribble Hub does not.
Which is updated more often, ArcReader or Scribble Hub?
ArcReader ships an update weekly, and Scribble Hub every 10 days. Most recently, ArcReader was updated on October 16, 2026 and Scribble Hub on October 15, 2026.

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