Comparison

Favoread vs RillStory

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

RillStory

Immerse yourself in addictive romance stories featuring dark desires, forbidden love, and thrilling plot twists. Discover exclusive tales with daily new chapters and customize your reading experience. Connect with a community of passionate readers.

Highlights
  • Daily new chapters
  • Exclusive original stories
  • Customizable reading experience
  • Smart recommendations
  • Reader community features
Features
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RillStory: Where Forbidden Love & Dark Desires Come Alive Get lost in addictive stories that will steal your heart—and keep you hooked until the last page. From brooding werewolves and seductive vampires to powerful billionaires and dangerous affairs, RillStory delivers heart-pounding romance, steamy encounters, and twists you’ll never see coming. Why readers can’t get enough: - Daily New Chapters – No more waiting! Fresh, binge-worthy updates keep you on the edge of your seat. - Exclusive, Original Stories – Dive into tales you won’t find anywhere else, crafted by top writers worldwide. - Read Your Way – Customize fonts, themes, and dark mode for the perfect reading experience. - Handpicked Just for You – Discover your next book boyfriend or dark romance obsession with smart recommendations. - Join a Passionate Community – Fangirl over characters, debate theories, and connect with readers who get your obsession. Start Your Free Story Now—Will You Dare to Dive In? Questions? Contact us: cantreedev@gmail.com Your next addiction is just one tap away. Will you resist… or give in?

Screenshots

Favoread4 screens
RillStory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RillStory at 4.5 against Favoread's 3.0. RillStory also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (32% vs 20%). Favoread's advantage is chart position (#188 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and RillStory sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RillStory holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 281 and 443 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Favoread's written reviews are positive against 32% of RillStory's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Favoread ships an update every 2 months, RillStory every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Favoread versus RillStory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFavoreadRillStory
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (281 ratings)4.5 (443 ratings) — better
Positive reviews19.8% of reviews32.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings281443 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#188 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB95 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperMultibook International Publishing Group LimitedCANTREE

Customer experience

Favoread

All ratings263 ratings
Positive44.9%
Neutral7.2%
Negative47.9%
Written reviews131 reviews
Positive19.8%
Neutral3.1%
Negative77.1%

RillStory

All ratings414 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral2.2%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews176 reviews
Positive32.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative63.1%

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

RillStory

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
4 purchases

RillStory

Subscriptions4
  • Unlimited Reading VIP/Week$24.997 Days
  • Unlimited Reading VIP/2 Months$49.992 Months
  • Unlimited Reading VIP/6 Months$99.996 Months
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  • Unlimited Reading VIP/Year$199.991 Year

Questions

Is Favoread free?
Favoread is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RillStory free?
RillStory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Favoread or RillStory?
RillStory is rated higher. Favoread averages 3.0 out of 5 from 281 ratings, while RillStory averages 4.5 from 443 ratings.
Do Favoread or RillStory have ads?
Favoread shows ads; RillStory does not.
Which is updated more often, Favoread or RillStory?
Favoread ships an update every 2 months, and RillStory every 3 weeks. Most recently, Favoread was updated on November 7, 2026 and RillStory on November 8, 2026.

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