ChapterWing vs Metro Novel
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
ChapterWing
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ChapterWing turns web novels into audiobooks you can actually listen to. If you read progression fantasy, xianxia, cultivation, or LitRPG, you know the problem: thousands of chapters, no audio anywhere. ChapterWing fixes that. Every series in the library is narrated end to end, so you can keep up with your favorite serials while you drive, train, or do the dishes. WHAT YOU GET โข Full-length audiobooks โ not samples. Complete series, chapter by chapter. โข Genres built for binge listening: progression fantasy, xianxia, cultivation, LitRPG, system, martial arts, and Eastern fantasy. โข Continue where you left off โ playback position syncs across your library. โข Background playback with lock screen and CarPlay controls. โข Adjustable speed from 0.5x to 3x, plus a sleep timer. โข Smart queue that auto-advances to the next chapter so you never break the flow. โข Bookmarks for the moments worth coming back to.
Metro Novel
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Metro Novel is a home for original serialized fiction โ new chapters added every week, straight from the writers who create them. Discover a growing library of novels across genres, from fantasy and romance to thrillers and drama. Every story starts free: read the first three chapters of any novel at no cost, then subscribe to keep reading and unlock the full library. Features: - New chapters released weekly - Clean, distraction-free reader built for long-form reading - Personalized "Continue Reading" so you never lose your place - Sign in with Google or Apple in one tap - Notifications when a new chapter drops for novels you follow - Read comfortably with adjustable text size and themes Whether you're catching up on a series or discovering your next favorite story, Metro Novel makes it easy to read anywhere, anytime. SUBSCRIPTION Metro Novel Premium unlocks every chapter of every novel, ad-free. - Premium Monthly โ โน129 for 1 month - Premium Half-Yearly โ โน649 for 6 months - Premium Yearly โ โน1,299 for 1 year Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal in your Apple ID Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Service Terms: https://metronovels.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://metronovels.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ChapterWing at none against Metro Novel's 3. Metro Novel's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Metro Novel sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. ChapterWing asks for nothing beyond the download.
ChapterWing ships an update fortnightly, Metro Novel every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ChapterWing | Metro Novel |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 3 days โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 37 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | David Le | Nammude Matrimony LLP |
In-app purchases
ChapterWing
No in-app purchases
Metro Novel
- Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
- Premium Half-Yearly$5.996 Months
- Premium Yearly$12.991 Year









