Comparison

PIDL vs EmpireNovel

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PIDL

Features
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A reading application for reading EPUB and PDF files made available by Libraries using ELIB system. ELIB eReader is a generic application that is used to read eBooks which are borrowed by ELIB websites of the lending libraries. ELIB eReader supports libraries in many categories right from school, to municipal, and country library.

About

EmpireNovel

Immerse yourself in a world of steamy, passionate romance stories featuring captivating characters and thrilling plots. Enjoy a simple, immersive interface with customizable reading settings and frequent updates.

Highlights
  • Steamy, passionate romance stories
  • Dominant CEOs and billionaires
  • Arranged marriages and family secrets
  • Night mode and customizable reading
  • Frequent new chapter releases
  • Immersive reading interface
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One subscription. Every story. No coins, no counting chapters. On EmpireNovel you never pay per chapter. Subscribe once and unlock the entire library — every romance book, every chapter, ad-free — to read or listen as much as you want. STORIES THAT HOOK YOU FROM CHAPTER ONE Billionaire and CEO romance. Contract marriage and arranged marriage. Werewolf, alpha and shifter romance. Mafia and dark romance. Revenge, second chance love, forbidden romance, enemies to lovers, love triangles and family drama. New stories every week, and fresh chapters landing in your favorite books like a series you can't stop watching. If you love binge-worthy romance novels — the kind that keep you up all night — you're home. WHY EMPIRENOVEL IS DIFFERENT • ONE PRICE — your subscription unlocks the whole catalog. No coins, no chapter-by-chapter unlocking, no top-ups. • ZERO ADS for subscribers. Nothing interrupts the story. • AUDIO MODE INCLUDED — listen to any book with a natural voice, with a sleep timer for reading yourself to sleep. • BUILT FOR LONG READS — light and dark themes, adjustable text size, and fonts chosen for hours of reading. • PICK UP WHERE YOU LEFT OFF — your progress is saved to your account and follows you. • NEW CHAPTER ALERTS — we tell you the moment the next part of your story is out. • CANCEL ANYTIME, right from the store. YOU CAN READ FOR FREE You make progress without subscribing, too. Daily check-in earns points, reading missions earn more, and optional videos unlock extra chapters. Nothing is locked away forever — chapters also open on a weekly schedule. The subscription doesn't buy something you couldn't have. It removes the wait. WHO IT'S FOR For readers who devour romance on their phone and are tired of counting coins. For anyone who finishes a book and immediately wants the next one. For reading in line, on the bus, before bed — and for listening while your hands are busy. GET STARTED Download, pick a cover, start reading. No account required to try it. Monthly or yearly subscription, auto-renewing. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Stories you can't put down. Start yours now.

Screenshots

PIDL4 screens
EmpireNovel4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PIDL at none against EmpireNovel's 3. PIDL also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). EmpireNovel's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. EmpireNovel sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. PIDL asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PIDL ships an update every 4 weeks, EmpireNovel weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
PIDL versus EmpireNovel: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPIDLEmpireNovel
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB58 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperXentral MethodsDigital Dream Negocios Digitais

In-app purchases

None

PIDL

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

EmpireNovel

Subscriptions3
  • Remover Anúncios$9.991 Month
  • Remover Anúncios$49.996 Months
  • Remover Anúncios$89.991 Year

Questions

Is PIDL free?
PIDL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EmpireNovel free?
EmpireNovel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PIDL or EmpireNovel have ads?
EmpireNovel shows ads; PIDL does not.
Which is updated more often, PIDL or EmpireNovel?
PIDL ships an update every 4 weeks, and EmpireNovel weekly. Most recently, PIDL was updated on October 26, 2026 and EmpireNovel on October 24, 2026.

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