# Onovel vs MagicReader

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MagicReader at none against Onovel's 10. MagicReader also leads on ads (none vs shown). Onovel's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Onovel sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. MagicReader asks for nothing beyond the download.

Onovel ships an update fortnightly, MagicReader monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Onovel | MagicReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Size | 32 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Trusted Brands UG (haftungsbeschrankt)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780095504) | [Leo Rivas-Micoud](https://appshunter.io/developer/302776955) |

## What reviewers say

### Onovel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onovel-romance-fiction-novels/id6775408034)

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ONovel Premium Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| ONovel Premium Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| ONovel Premium Yearly | $89.99 | per year |
| 125 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 650 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1100 Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2400 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 5500 Coins | $59.99 | one-time |
| ONovel Premium Lifetime | $199.99 | one-time |


### MagicReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicreader-hands-free-reader/id6794322508)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Onovel free?

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

### Is MagicReader free?

MagicReader is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Onovel or MagicReader have ads?

Onovel shows ads; MagicReader does not.

### Which is updated more often, Onovel or MagicReader?

Onovel ships an update fortnightly, and MagicReader monthly. Most recently, Onovel was updated on October 28, 2026 and MagicReader on October 29, 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.*