Comparison

Favoread vs StoryStream Plus

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Favoread

Access a vast library of books across numerous genres, including romance, fantasy, and LGBTQ+ stories. Enjoy a curated reading experience with personalized recommendations. Subscribe for unlimited access and exclusive benefits.

Highlights
  • Extensive book library
  • Multiple genres available
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Subscription for unlimited reading
  • Free trial option
  • User feedback integration
Features
Currently charting
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Favorite readings In this APP, you can read all kinds of books freely, which covering a rich variety of genres like Romance, Werewolf, Fantasy, CEO, Mafia, Youth, LGBTQ+, and so on. And all books and content are displayed by a screen elaborately and recommendation specially. Favorite subscription In order to achieve the most convenient and the most cost-effective reading of all books, we launch the subscription package in this app. By subscribing to our Membership, you will get the exclusive benefits, such as read in free, a free trial, one-button subscription. Favorite app team We encourage every user to express valuable suggestions and ideas regarding all aspects of our app by sending a feedback to us. And we will take every feedback into our account and try our best to optimize the reading experience and product functionality of each place in our app. Now, don’t hesitate anymore, download our app and give us a chance to be your favorite reading place! 【Membership Description of Auto Subscription Service】 1. Subscription Period:1 week/1 year 2. Subscription Price:First week 0.99 then 9.99 (Weekly) / 3 days free trial then $79.99 (Yearly) 3. Buying subscription Membership will automatically debit your iTunes account and extend the service period 24 hours before service expires. 4. If you want to unsubscribe, please open the iOS "Settings" —> enter "iTunes Store and App Store" —> click "Apple ID", select "View Apple ID", go to the "Account Settings" page, click "Subscribe" ", choose Novelink to unsubscribe. If you do not unsubscribe at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, this subscription will be automatically renewed. 5. Service Agreement:https://terms.noveltells.net/Favoread 6. Privacy Agreement:https://privacy.noveltells.net/Favoread

About

StoryStream Plus

Features
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StoryStream Plus is a live reading app where you can listen to book readings in real time, chat with others, and discover new books and readers. LIVE READINGS Join live streams and listen along as readers bring their favorite books to life. Chat with other listeners in real time, react to key moments, and discover stories together. EXPLORE & DISCOVER Browse books by genre — Fantasy, Science Fiction, Mystery, Romance, and more. Filter, search, and find your next great read from a growing catalog. YOUR LIBRARY Save books to your personal library with one tap. Track what you are reading and build your collection over time. COMMUNITIES Join reading communities around genres and topics you love. See what others are reading, share recommendations, and connect with fellow book lovers. GO LIVE Start your own live reading session. Pick a book, go live, and share stories with an audience. Build a following as a reader and host. AI-POWERED STREAMS Discover curated AI-hosted streams with diverse personas, realistic chat, and a variety of genres — so there is always something live to listen to. PROFILE & FOLLOWING Customize your profile, follow your favorite readers, and track your reading stats. See who is streaming and never miss a live session. Privacy Policy: https://sketchmyapp.com/storystream/privacy Terms of Service: https://sketchmyapp.com/storystream/terms

Screenshots

Favoread4 screens
StoryStream Plus2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StoryStream Plus at none against Favoread's 3. StoryStream Plus also leads on ads (none vs shown). Favoread's advantage is chart position (#157 vs unranked). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Favoread sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days. StoryStream Plus asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
Favoread versus StoryStream Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFavoreadStoryStream Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (278 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews19.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings278 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
Best chart rank#157 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB36 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperMultibook International Publishing Group LimitedJames Pelton

Bugs and requests

Favoread

Reported bugs

8 issues
  • Request timeout errors preventing app functionality
  • Blank screens after subscription purchase
  • App crashes and freezes during use
  • Network connectivity issues
  • Subscription not appearing in Apple subscriptions list despite active billing
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  • Inability to access purchased content
  • Stories failing to load or display properly
  • Navigation difficulties between stories and home page

Requested features

9 requests
  • Ability to earn coins through daily check-ins or reading streaks
  • Option to watch ads to unlock chapters instead of mandatory subscription
  • Monthly subscription option at reasonable pricing
  • Clear, accessible in-app subscription cancellation button
  • Free trial period to test app before charging
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  • Better story curation and quality control
  • Author communication or feedback system
  • Transparent pricing and billing practices
  • Refund policy for incomplete or poor-quality stories

StoryStream Plus

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Favoread

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly Pack7 Days trial$19.997 Days
  • Yearly Pack$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • 1 Month Pack$29.99
None

StoryStream Plus

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Favoread free?
Favoread is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StoryStream Plus free?
StoryStream Plus is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Favoread or StoryStream Plus have ads?
Favoread shows ads; StoryStream Plus does not.

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