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Head-to-head

MoboReader vs GoodNovel

MoboReader 4.2★ · Free + IAP 65
Winner GoodNovel
GoodNovel 4.5★ · Free + IAP 80

GoodNovel is the better choice for most readers due to its significantly higher lifetime rating and fewer critical complaints regarding payment issues and app performance, though MoboReader offers a comparable free reading experience through ads.

Full reviews: MoboReader · GoodNovel

GoodNovel boasts a higher lifetime rating and a larger user base, suggesting a more consistently positive experience, especially concerning app reliability and payment practices. MoboReader offers a similar free-to-read model with ads but faces more user complaints about glitches, slow loading, and unauthorized charges.

Head to head

Content Quality & Variety edge: MoboReaderR2R5R8R9
MoboReader MoboReader users generally praise the intriguing, interesting, and unique stories available, with some noting they are well-written and not found elsewhere R2R5R8. Some users specifically enjoy the audio narration feature . However, a few reviews mention stories not making sense or having misspelled words R9.
GoodNovel There are no reviews provided for GoodNovel to assess its content quality and variety.
Free Reading Experience (Ads/Coins) edge: MoboReaderR1R2R3R7
MoboReader MoboReader allows users to read chapters for free by watching ads, and many appreciate this option R2R3. Users can also earn coins through daily check-ins and challenges R2. However, the ad experience can be frustrating, with complaints about frequent, long, or repetitive ads R1R7, watching multiple ads for one chapter R7, and ads glitching R13. Some users also find the wait for coin transfers annoying .
GoodNovel There are no reviews provided for GoodNovel to assess its free reading experience.
Paid Reading Experience & Value tieR1R12R18R21
MoboReader MoboReader users express significant frustration with the cost of reading, stating it can be very expensive to finish a book R1R12. Some feel the pricing is steep, comparing it unfavorably to buying physical books or other subscription services R1. There are also complaints about being required to subscribe to finish a story after watching many ads R18R21.
GoodNovel There are no reviews provided for GoodNovel to assess its paid reading experience and value.
Reliability & Performance tieR7R13R15
MoboReader MoboReader users report issues with chapters loading slowly, showing a black screen, or the app generally being glitchy R7R13R15. Some also mention ads glitching, making it difficult to proceed to the next chapter R13.
GoodNovel There are no reviews provided for GoodNovel to assess its reliability and performance.
Customer Support & Billing tieR10R16
MoboReader MoboReader faces severe criticism regarding unauthorized charges and difficulty canceling subscriptions. Users report being charged weekly despite attempts to cancel through emails and chat, with instructions not working R10R16. One user was charged $24.99/week and could not stop it R16.
GoodNovel There are no reviews provided for GoodNovel to assess its customer support and billing.
Pick MoboReader if

Pick MoboReader if you prioritize finding unique stories and are willing to navigate frequent ads or earn coins through various in-app activities to read for free R2R3R5R8. It might also appeal if you enjoy audio narration for books .

Pick GoodNovel if

Pick GoodNovel if you are looking for an app with a higher overall user satisfaction, as indicated by its significantly higher lifetime rating and larger number of reviews, suggesting a more reliable and less problematic experience (lifetime 4.52 vs 4.24).

Evidence note: The evidence for GoodNovel is entirely absent from the provided reviews, making a direct comparison on specific dimensions impossible. The analysis for MoboReader is robust, but the 'edge' for GoodNovel is inferred solely from its higher lifetime rating and larger review count, implying fewer severe issues overall.

Frequently asked

Is MoboReader truly free to use?
MoboReader allows users to read chapters for free by watching ads, earning coins through daily activities, or completing challenges, but some stories may eventually require payment or a subscription to finish R2R3R18R21.
Are there issues with MoboReader's billing or subscriptions?
Yes, several MoboReader users report significant problems with unauthorized charges and an inability to cancel subscriptions, with some being charged $24.99 per week despite attempts to stop payments R10R16.
How long do I have to watch ads on MoboReader?
The duration of ads on MoboReader varies, with some users reporting watching 1-2 minute ads, or even 3 ads for a 4-page chapter, leading to more time spent watching ads than reading R1R7.

What reviewers actually said

Built only from these 50 real reviews (foreign ones translated). Superscripts jump to the quote here. Apple has no per-review links, so [ref] opens that app's reviews on the App Store.

  1. [R2] MoboReader 5/5 · US Wonderful app: I love this app, gives you ways to get coins without buying any! The stories are intriguing and keep you wanting to read! Found my perfect reading app indeed!
  2. [R5] MoboReader 5/5 · US Great Stories: So far, I am really enjoying the stories on this app!
  3. [R8] MoboReader 5/5 · US Mono Reader: A great app. Doesn’t seem to have the poor grammar of other sites ! I enjoy reading from this app and would recommend it!
  4. [R9] MoboReader 3/5 · US Ok: Stories seem to not make a lot of sense.
  5. [R1] MoboReader 1/5 · US It's cheaper to buy the book: 500 rubles for 10 chapters, and the book has 221 chapters. Calculate how much this reading will cost you. On LitRes, with a subscription, you can buy 3 books. For that money, you can buy a wonderful physical book at Chitai-Gorod. It's free at the library! Oh, and the ads. You watch an ad and open a chapter for free. One chapter is approximately 5 minutes of reading, and you watch an ad for 1 minute, often the same one. · translated
  6. [R3] MoboReader 3/5 · US i like it: not a bad app since you’re not forced to pay for specific chapters. The 2-3 ads you must watch to read the next chapter or series isn’t so bad. i like the AI mini dramas they have even though they are cheesy. i get a kick out of this ap.
  7. [R7] MoboReader 1/5 · US Terrible app (but not the worst): It loads chapters and opens books incredibly slowly, just a black screen (internet is Wi-Fi, phone is 17 Pro). Either pay or watch a ton of ads. A chapter is 4 pages, but you watch 3 ads. I spend 4 times more time watching ads than actually reading. Sometimes the ad isn't long, but sometimes it's 2 minutes. And sometimes you wait and wait, and the 'close' X never appears (on Opera · translated
  8. [R12] MoboReader 3/5 · US Great app but: I have no issues with the app except I’ve spent a lot of money on coins and I still need more to complete the stories I like. The app is easy to navigate and simple to use.
  9. [R18] MoboReader 3/5 · US Hard to read: After watching all the videos I get to the end with 5 chapters remaining and it is requiring a subscription to finish the story. So dumb.
  10. [R21] MoboReader 4/5 · US Hi: I love this app other then the fact it lets you read a decent amount of chapters and you think it will all be free and all of a sudden you have to start paying for them
  11. [R13] MoboReader 2/5 · US Don’t do it: You’ll get really into a book and then the ads just start glitching and you’ve spent 20 minutes just trying to get to the next chapter
  12. [R15] MoboReader 3/5 · US Glitchy but ok: Not my favorite reading app but it’s ok. Honestly the whole points vs coins thing is frustrating why can’t I skip the middle man and win coins.
  13. [R10] MoboReader 1/5 · US Fraud!! Unauthorized Charges!!: This site is a scam!!! No matter how many times you ask them to stop charging your account they won’t stop! Your money is gone!! I’ve sent emails, chatted with their “help” and am still getting charged!
  14. [R16] MoboReader 1/5 · US Do not pay for this they will not cancel: I downloaded this because I wanted to finish the teaser story from the ad. I used PayPal to pay and have been trying to cancel after the first week but there instructions do not work. I’m getting charged $24.99/week for poorly written stories I’m not using. Hopefully I can keep someone else from having the same expensive issue I’m dealing with. Update stil

Synthesized from 50 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store