# PlotJoy vs WinkNovel

The clearest difference is rating: PlotJoy at 1.7 against WinkNovel's 1.0. WinkNovel's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PlotJoy sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $18.99 per 7 days and WinkNovel sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $29.90 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PlotJoy holds the better App Store score, 1.7 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 12 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

PlotJoy ships an update fortnightly, WinkNovel every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlotJoy | WinkNovel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plotjoy/id6764505522/reviews)** | [1.0 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winknovel/id6770538871/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **23** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#182** |
| Size | 51 MB | 212 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Guangzhou Zeyu Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895810851) | [HONG KONG XINGYUN NETWORK TECHNOLOGY CO.,LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896420790) |

## What reviewers say

### PlotJoy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plotjoy/id6764505522)

Discover trending story experiences and exclusive content with a wide collection of dramas and fiction. Enjoy immersive entertainment anytime, anywhere with regular updates and diverse categories.

**Highlights:** Trending story experiences, Exclusive content collection, Diverse story-driven content, Regular content updates, Seamless mobile viewing, Wide range of categories

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Coin Pack $018.99(C1) 2 | $18.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Coin Pack $019.99(C1) 1 | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Coin Pack | $29.90 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Coin Pack | $29.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Coin Pack | $39.90 | per 7 days |
| Membership:Weekly $046.99(0) 2 | $46.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Coin Pack $046.99(C0) 2 | $46.99 | per 7 days |
| Membership:Weekly $059.99(0) 2 | $59.99 | per 7 days |
| Membership:Weekly $069.99(0) 2 | $69.99 | per 7 days |
| Membership:Weekly $079.99(0) 2 | $79.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Coin Pack | $89.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Coin Pack | $99.90 | per 7 days |
| Membership | $99.99 | per 7 days |
| Membership:Weekly $199.99(0) 2 | $199.99 | per 7 days |
| Membership:Weekly $199.99(1) 2 | $199.99 | per 7 days |
| Membership:Weekly $199.99(2) 2 | $199.99 | per 7 days |
| Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coins | $59.99 | one-time |
| Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


### WinkNovel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/winknovel/id6770538871)

**Currently charting:** #182 Top Grossing · Entertainment (US App Store)

Discover a vast collection of exclusive, trending, and original episodic stories across diverse genres like romance, fantasy, and drama. Enjoy immersive viewing experiences optimized for mobile, with new content added regularly.

**Highlights:** Exclusive episodic content, Diverse story themes, Trending and original stories, Optimized for mobile viewing, Regular new releases, Bite-sized entertainment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Coin Pack | $29.90 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Coin Pack | $30.90 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Coin Pack | $49.90 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Coin Pack | $99.90 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Coin Pack | $99.99 | per 7 days |
| Membership | $99.99 | per 7 days |
| Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coins | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlotJoy free?

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

### Is WinkNovel free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PlotJoy or WinkNovel?

PlotJoy is rated higher. PlotJoy averages 1.7 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while WinkNovel averages 1.0 from 12 ratings.

### Do PlotJoy or WinkNovel have ads?

Neither PlotJoy nor WinkNovel shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PlotJoy or WinkNovel?

PlotJoy ships an update fortnightly, and WinkNovel every 6 days. Most recently, PlotJoy was updated on October 10, 2026 and WinkNovel 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.*