# Favoread vs TaleWave

The clearest difference is rating: TaleWave at 3.8 against Favoread's 2.9. TaleWave also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Favoread's advantage is chart position (#158 vs unranked) and ratings volume (263 vs 83). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Favoread sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days and TaleWave sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TaleWave holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 263 and 83 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Favoread's written reviews are positive against 25% of TaleWave's.

Favoread ships an update every 2 months, TaleWave every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Favoread | TaleWave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (263 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/favoread/id1621443204/reviews) | **[3.8 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talewave/id6747488082/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **263** | 83 |
| Positive reviews | 19.8% of reviews | **25.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#158** | — |
| Size | 49 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Multibook International Publishing Group Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1554810047) | [XIAOYAO PTE.LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821639369) |

## What reviewers say

### Favoread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/favoread/id1621443204)

**Currently charting:** #158 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pack | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly Pack | $99.99 | per year |
| 1 Month Pack | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 📖 Ability to watch ads for bonus points and free chapter unlocks
- ✨ Decent character pricing options
- 📚 Short, quick-read stories suitable for busy people
- 💰 Some promotional pricing available ($2.99 trials)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💳 Extremely high subscription costs ($14.99-$15 per week / ~$60 per month)
- 🚫 Impossible to cancel subscriptions through app or website
- 🔄 Recurring unauthorized charges after cancellation attempts
- 📖 Incomplete and unfinished stories marked as complete
- 🔀 Stories that change plot, character names, and genders mid-narrative

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### TaleWave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talewave/id6747488082)

Immerse yourself in a vast collection of romantic stories across various genres, from werewolf and vampire tales to urban revenge sagas. Enjoy uninterrupted reading with a clean interface and offline access to your favorite books. Discover trending stories with a real-time radar and unlock unlimited reading with a premium membership.

**Highlights:** Diverse romance genres, Unlimited premium access, Real-time trending stories, Ad-free immersive reading, Offline downloads, Customizable reading experience

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| test week vip | $0.29 | per 7 days |
| weekly14.99 | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| weekly14.99 | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| WeekIy Membership | $16.99 | per 7 days |
| Discount Week VIP | $16.99 | per 7 days |
| Discount Week VIP | $18.99 | per 7 days |
| Discount Week VIP | $18.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Membership | $19.99 | per month |
| Discount Week VIP | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| weekly25.99 | $25.99 | per 7 days |
| Discount Week VIP | $29.99 | per 7 days |
| monthly29.99 | $29.99 | per month |
| monthly34.99 | $34.99 | per month |
| Seasonaly Membership | $69.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Membership | $169.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Favoread free?

Favoread is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TaleWave free?

TaleWave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Favoread or TaleWave?

TaleWave is rated higher. Favoread averages 2.9 out of 5 from 263 ratings, while TaleWave averages 3.8 from 83 ratings.

### Do Favoread or TaleWave have ads?

Both Favoread and TaleWave show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Favoread or TaleWave?

Favoread ships an update every 2 months, and TaleWave every 3 weeks. Most recently, Favoread was updated on September 25, 2026 and TaleWave on September 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*