243+ iOS apps curated and reviewed
Readibu is the household name in novel chinese, but it's far from the only option. We track 243+ alternatives and competitors on iOS — many free, many higher-rated than you'd expect.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | 4.8★ (158) | No | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 2 |  | Free | — | No | No | Jun 2026 | |
| 3 |  | Free | 4.9★ (8) | No | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 4 |  | Free | 2.7★ (6) | No | No | Oct 2026 | |
| 5 |  | Free | 3.9★ (279) | Yes | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 6 |  | Free | 4.7★ (4.2K) | Yes | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 7 |  | Free | 1.7★ (129) | No | Yes | Oct 2026 | |
| 8 |  | Free | 4.6★ (244) | No | Yes | Oct 2026 |
Access a vast library of Chinese web novels, short stories, and children's tales. Enhance your learning with integrated dictionary lookups, text-to-speech, and pinyin display. Premium features offer advanced tools like sentence translation and offline reading for an immersive language learning experience.
Explore four of China's most celebrated classical novels in multiple languages. Customize your reading experience with adjustable font sizes, background colors, and screen brightness. Ideal for literature enthusiasts and those learning Chinese.
