LikeRead vs GW Reader
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LikeRead
Discover a vast library of popular romantic, fantasy, urban, horror, and science novels. Enjoy a clear and smooth reading experience with fast updates on over 1,000 titles.
- Vast novel library
- Multiple genres: romance, fantasy, urban, horror, science
- Fast update speed
- Clear and smooth reading interface
- Over 1,000 popular novels
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LikeRead, a novel application with billions of fans, has collected the most popular romantic novels, fantasy novels, urban novels, horror novels and science novels, with fast update speed and clear and smooth reading interface. 1,000+ popular novels can be found in LikeRead.
GW Reader
Discover a vast library of web novels, including bestsellers and exclusive originals across various genres. Customize your reading experience with adjustable settings and earn rewards through daily tasks and community engagement. Writers can also join to share their work with a global audience.
- Vast web novel library
- Customizable reading experience
- Daily task rewards
- Community engagement
- Personalized recommendations
- Writer platform
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**Vast Library of Web Novels** GW Reader offers an extensive collection of popular web novels, bestsellers, and exclusive original stories. No matter your taste—romance, fantasy, LGBTQ+ stories, or more—there’s something for everyone. **Customizable Reading Experience** Enjoy a personalized reading experience with adjustable font sizes, styles, margins, and background settings. Tailor your reading environment to suit your preferences, ensuring comfort anytime, anywhere. **Rewards and Community Engagement** Unlock free reading rewards by completing daily tasks or participating in our vibrant community. Share your thoughts and leave comments on your favorite chapters to earn bonus for more stories. **Smart Recommendations** Our intelligent recommendation system provides personalized novel suggestions based on your reading habits. Explore new stories and find your next favorite novel with ease. **Join as a Writer** Writers can also join GW Reader and share their works with a global audience. We offer signing bonuses and support from our professional team to help writers reach new readers. **Follow us on GW Reader social media** Email: info@gw-reader.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gwreaderapp Official Fan Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/631560845253287 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gwreaderstory/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: LikeRead at 4.1 against GW Reader's 3.8. LikeRead also leads on review sentiment (23% vs 0%) and ratings volume (352 vs 8). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. LikeRead sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and GW Reader sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
LikeRead holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LikeRead has 352 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of LikeRead's written reviews are positive against 0% of GW Reader's.
LikeRead ships an update every 3 weeks, GW Reader every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LikeRead | GW Reader |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (352 ratings) — better | 3.8 (8 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 23.4% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 352 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 83 MB | 66 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | 婷 何 | GW READER SDN. BHD. |
Customer experience
LikeRead
GW Reader
Bugs and requests
LikeRead
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inability to cancel subscriptions
- Chapters disappearing or resetting
- App crashes and network issues
Requested features
4 requests- More free or affordable reading options
- Ability to earn coins through activities
- Improved customer support
- Transparent pricing and subscription details
GW Reader
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
LikeRead
- Like Read 300 coins$2.99
- likeread 500 coins$4.99
- Like Read 800 coins$7.99
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- LikeRead 1000 coins$9.99
- LikeRead 2000 coins$19.99
- Like Read 2900 coins$28.99
- LikeRead 5000 coins$49.99
- LikeRead 10000 coins$99.99
GW Reader
- 100$0.99
- 200$1.99
- Special offer$1.99
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- 400$3.99
- 800$7.99
- 1400$13.99
- 2000$19.99
