# MyAniList vs Lipex Light Novel Reader

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lipex Light Novel Reader at 100% against MyAniList's 69%. Lipex Light Novel Reader also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7). MyAniList's advantage is ratings volume (24K vs 12). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MyAniList sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Lipex Light Novel Reader sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lipex Light Novel Reader holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyAniList has 24K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of MyAniList's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lipex Light Novel Reader's.

MyAniList ships an update every 5 days, Lipex Light Novel Reader every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyAniList | Lipex Light Novel Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (24K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myanilist/id741257899/reviews) | **[4.9 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lipex-light-novel-reader/id6789770915/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24K** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 69.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 187 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SpacePyro](https://appshunter.io/developer/514202081) | [ABDISHAKUR MOHAMED ALI](https://appshunter.io/developer/6789770917) |

## What reviewers say

### MyAniList

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myanilist/id741257899)

This app helps users track and discover anime and manga with a beautiful, native interface. It allows for easy list management, offline syncing, detailed content viewing, and community interaction. Enhanced features are available through an optional subscription.

**Highlights:** Track anime and manga lists, Offline syncing, Detailed content information, New episode notifications, Discover trending and upcoming titles, Socialize with friends' lists, Customizable interface with premium

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tokubetsu+ Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Tokubetsu+ Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Tokubetsu+ Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Tokubetsu+ Yearly (Upgrade) | $29.99 | per year |
| Tokubetsu+ Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Tips for Development/Features | $0.99 | one-time |
| MyAniList Tokubetsu | $2.99 | one-time |
| MyAniList Tokubetsu | $4.99 | one-time |
| MyAniList Tokubetsu | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tokubetsu+ Forever | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing app
- 👍 Organized and easy to use
- 🔍 Extensive anime/manga database
- 📅 Upcoming episode/chapter release tracking
- 🎨 Customizable interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Slow/inconsistent search function
- 🔒 Login/account issues
- 💰 Premium features too expensive for some
- 🚫 Missing certain anime/manga titles

**Reported bugs**

- Syncing issues between app and website
- Favorites/list not updating properly
- Frequent crashes or freezes
- Verification/login problems

**Requested features**

- Genre/category filtering options
- Ability to share profile/list with friends
- Episode/chapter notes/comments
- Integrated streaming/watching capabilities
- Improved voice actor/staff information


### Lipex Light Novel Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lipex-light-novel-reader/id6789770915)

Organize and read your EPUB light novels with a customizable reading experience. Track your progress and discover new stories within your personal library.

**Highlights:** Import EPUB light novels, Organize your library, Track reading progress, Customize reading experience, Discover new novels

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lipex Pro | $1.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyAniList free?

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

### Is Lipex Light Novel Reader free?

Lipex Light Novel Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MyAniList or Lipex Light Novel Reader?

Lipex Light Novel Reader is rated higher. MyAniList averages 4.7 out of 5 from 24K ratings, while Lipex Light Novel Reader averages 4.9 from 12 ratings.

### Do MyAniList or Lipex Light Novel Reader have ads?

Neither MyAniList nor Lipex Light Novel Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyAniList or Lipex Light Novel Reader?

MyAniList ships an update every 5 days, and Lipex Light Novel Reader every 4 days. Most recently, MyAniList was updated on November 9, 2026 and Lipex Light Novel Reader on November 5, 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.*