Rishi Reader vs SmartNovel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Rishi Reader
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Rishi turns the books on your devices into conversations. Read your EPUB and PDF library on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, then ask questions, get summaries, or talk through a passage out loud β all without leaving the page. Bring your own books. Drop EPUB or PDF files into Rishi and they live in a fast, searchable library with covers, progress, and a Reading Now shelf. Highlights and notes follow you across devices. Read the way you like. A focused, customizable reader handles fixed-layout and reflowable EPUBs, scanned PDFs with a real text layer, and table-of-contents jumps. Pick light, dark, or sepia. Adjust font size and spacing. Search every page. Pick up where you left off. Open a book on your Mac, keep reading on iPhone on the train, finish on iPad in bed β Rishi syncs your position, highlights, and notes in the background using silent push. Chat with any book. Ask "what does this chapter argue?" or "summarize this scene," and Rishi answers grounded in the book you're reading. Conversations are saved per-book and per-session, so you can come back to the thread later. Talk it through. Real-time voice chat lets you have a natural spoken conversation about what youβre reading β ideal for studying, language practice, or thinking out loud on a walk. Voice chat and premium narration require an active Apple subscription. Read aloud. Start foreground narration from the open book with a configurable voice and sentence-level highlighting. Follow along on the page while Rishi is open. Made for Apple silicon. Optimized for Mac Catalyst with a real sidebar, full keyboard navigation, native menus, and scene restoration. Universal Links open books straight from Safari, Mail, or Messages. Accessible by default. VoiceOver labels across the reader, library, and chat. Full Dynamic Type support. AA contrast on every surface. Reduce Motion and Increase Contrast respected. Private by design. Sign in with Apple β no password to manage, no email required. Your reading data lives in your account, not in an ad network. Anonymous diagnostics can be turned off in Settings. Pro features (subscription). Voice chat, unlimited chat conversations, and premium narration voices are available through an Apple subscription purchased in Rishi. Use the in-app purchase sheet to subscribe, Restore Purchases to recover an existing subscription, or Settings to open Apple's subscription management sheet. Terms of Use: https://rishi.fidexa.org/terms. Subscription Terms: https://rishi.fidexa.org/legal/subscription-terms
SmartNovel
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WARNING: Binge-reading obsession ahead. Proceed with caution. Forbidden Alpha, dark Mafia, ruthless Billionaire romance. Start reading free today. Your next 3 AM addiction awaits. Prepare for an unparalleled reading addiction that will consume your nights. SmartNovel delivers an exclusive library of 460+ complete, binge-worthy romance stories across 58,000+ captivating chapters. Ditch the coin gates and endless paywalls of other apps β SmartNovel is built for you to start reading free and get lost in your next obsession immediately. Unleash your deepest desires with our curated selection of forbidden romances. Crave the thrill of an Alpha werewolf claiming his fated mate? Plunge into the dangerous world of dark Mafia bosses and their unexpected loves? Or perhaps you're drawn to the power struggles and intense chemistry of a ruthless Billionaire CEO and his feisty rival in an enemies-to-lovers saga? We have it all. SmartNovel offers hundreds of full, completed novels, ensuring you never hit a cliffhanger without the next chapter ready to devour. Experience the raw intensity of Alpha shifters, the undeniable pull of a mate bond, and the seductive danger of Mafia lords and powerful Billionaires. Every story is a journey into passion, power, and captivating drama. Why settle for snippets when you can immerse yourself completely? Our robust catalog means you'll always find your next unputdownable read. Start free, read free, and make SmartNovel your go-to app for the most thrilling, emotional, and utterly addictive romance stories. Your 3 AM binge sessions are waiting. Don't just read β live the story.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SmartNovel at none against Rishi Reader's 8. SmartNovel also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Rishi Reader sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. SmartNovel asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Rishi Reader | SmartNovel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch β better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 131 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Farid Matovu | Ifeoma Chukwuma |
In-app purchases
Rishi Reader
- Reader Monthly$7.991 Month
- Rishi Reader Monthly$7.991 Month
- Voice Monthly$14.991 Month
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- Rishi Voice Monthly$14.991 Month
- Reader Annual$76.991 Year
- Rishi Reader Annual$79.991 Year
- Rishi Voice Annual$99.991 Year
- Voice Annual$143.991 Year
SmartNovel
No in-app purchases









