What's a decent iPhone app for reading books on my lunch break that doesn't cost an arm and a leg?

Gotta say, NovelBar ain't bad. It's got a good balance of coins per chapter, so you can actually read a bit without emptying your wallet.

reading appcheapbookslunch breakcoinsNovelBarTom Anderson
Look, I'm not gonna lie, I need something to kill time on my lunch break besides staring at the drywall. This NovelBar app, it gets the job done. The best part is, it doesn't feel like a total ripoff like some of those other reading apps. You actually get a fair amount of reading done for the coins you spend. It ain't built like a brick house or anything, but it hasn't crashed on me yet, and the interface is simple enough even with gloves on. Battery life seems okay so far, but I haven't used it for more than an hour straight. The tutorial is useless, but once you figure it out, it's alright. If you're looking for something cheap and cheerful to read, give it a shot. Just don't expect too much.

Key Features

Good balance of coins per chapter
Lets you read more without spending too much
Simple interface that works even with gloves

"Out of all the reading apps I use this one has the best balance between how many coins each chapter cost and how many coins you get when you top up I feel like I read so many more chapters of my favorite story’s then any other app"

β€” 5β˜… User Review
IOSUpdated: 7/9/2025
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NovelBar

by QVON

β˜…4.3
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Category

Books

Platform

ios