# NovelPlus vs Novel Reader

NovelPlus and Novel Reader both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 40% of NovelPlus's written reviews are positive against 0% of Novel Reader's. NovelPlus also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks). Novel Reader's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 16) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NovelPlus sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Novel Reader asks for nothing beyond the download.

NovelPlus holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of NovelPlus's written reviews are positive against 0% of Novel Reader's.

NovelPlus ships an update every 8 days, Novel Reader every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NovelPlus | Novel Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelplus/id993607569/reviews)** | [4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novel-reader-sweet-romance/id1672473449/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 6 | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **40.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 8 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 149 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [NovelPlus Sdn Bhd](https://appshunter.io/developer/963009333) | [朋 尚](https://appshunter.io/developer/1631843526) |

## What reviewers say

### NovelPlus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novelplus/id993607569)

Access a vast library of books and stories across various genres. Connect with authors and readers, share your thoughts, and even publish your own work. Enjoy a social reading experience on your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Unlimited book and story access, Connect with authors and readers, Comment and discuss stories, Share reading experiences, Publish your own novels, Search by author, title, or genre

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ultimate Novel Plus (1 Month) | $0.99 | per month |
| Pass BukuBebas | $1.49 | per month |
| NovelPlus Premium | $2.49 | per month |
| NovelPlus Pro (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| 580 nCoins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 nCoins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack (3 Chapters) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 950 nCoins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2500 nCoins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 2000 nCoins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 4000 nCoins | $7.99 | one-time |
| 5000 nCoins | $8.99 | one-time |
| 10000 nCoins | $17.99 | one-time |
| 9000 nCoins | $17.99 | one-time |
| 12000 nCoins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 15000 nCoins | $29.99 | one-time |


### Novel Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/novel-reader-sweet-romance/id1672473449)

Explore a vast library of exclusive novels and manga across numerous genres including romance, fantasy, and sci-fi. Daily updates ensure fresh content, while an active community allows readers and aspiring authors to connect and share stories.

**Highlights:** Massive exclusive novels and manga library, Daily chapter updates, Active reader and author community, Share your own stories and gain fans, Wide range of book and manga genres

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NovelPlus free?

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

### Is Novel Reader free?

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

### Which has better reviews, NovelPlus or Novel Reader?

NovelPlus is rated higher. NovelPlus averages 4.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Novel Reader averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do NovelPlus or Novel Reader have ads?

Neither NovelPlus nor Novel Reader shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NovelPlus or Novel Reader?

NovelPlus ships an update every 8 days, and Novel Reader every 3 weeks. Most recently, NovelPlus was updated on October 20, 2026 and Novel Reader on October 24, 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.*