Comparison

QuarterFull vs ReadWave

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

Head to head
About

QuarterFull

Discover a vast collection of web novels and ebooks across diverse genres like romance, fantasy, and sci-fi. Build your personal library of favorite stories and dive into new adventures with every chapter.

Highlights
  • Vast collection of web novels and ebooks
  • Diverse genre selection
  • Personalized story library
  • Discover new favorite reads
  • Engaging chapter-by-chapter experience
Features
Read full description

An endless world of stories and novels. Find your next great read from around the world, and dive into the stories you love. QuarterFull is your home for web novels and ebooks from around the world. Explore a range of genres, find the stories that speak to you, and get hooked on your favorites. Your next great story is always waiting. One story ends. Your next favorite awaits. Worlds beyond your imagination. Step beyond the everyday into stories filled with extraordinary imagination. Romance, fantasy, horror, mystery. Wuxia and sci-fi, too. From heart-fluttering romance to chilling horror and thrilling adventures. Find your perfect story across a world of genres. Stories that make you crave the next chapter. Unexpected twists. Unforgettable characters. Every chapter draws you deeper. Keep the stories you love in your own library. Stories to revisit and stories to read next. Keep them all in one place. *Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ *Privacy Policy: https://quarterfull.io/terms/privacy *Terms of Service: https://quarterfull.io/terms/policy

About

ReadWave

Discover a vast library of serialized novels and complete stories across various genres. Enjoy a smooth, distraction-free reading experience with personalized recommendations and exclusive content. Manage your reading with bookmarks, history, and a personal bookshelf.

Highlights
  • Wide novel collection
  • Distraction-free reading
  • Smart recommendations
  • Bookmark and history
  • Regular content updates
  • Exclusive membership content
Features
Read full description

ReadWave is a premium novel reading app designed for readers who love immersive storytelling. Whether you enjoy romance, drama, fantasy, suspense, or emotional fiction, ReadWave offers a carefully curated reading experience tailored to your preferences. With ReadWave, you can explore a rich library of serialized novels and complete stories, enjoy smooth and comfortable reading, and unlock exclusive content through membership subscriptions. Key Features: • A wide collection of engaging novels across multiple genres • Smooth and distraction-free reading experience • Smart content recommendations based on reading preferences • Bookmark, reading history, and bookshelf management • Regular content updates with new stories added continuously ReadWave is designed to provide a relaxing and enjoyable reading environment. Whether you read during short breaks or long evenings, ReadWave helps you stay connected to the stories you love. Download ReadWave and start your reading journey today. End User License Agreement (EULA) The End User License Agreement for this app is applicable to Apple's official standard EULA. The complete content can be viewed at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

QuarterFull4 screens
ReadWave4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ReadWave at 5.0 against QuarterFull's 4.0. ReadWave also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 58%). QuarterFull's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). 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. QuarterFull sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $6.00 per month and ReadWave sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ReadWave holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of QuarterFull's written reviews are positive against 100% of ReadWave's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QuarterFull ships an update every 2 days, ReadWave weekly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QuarterFull versus ReadWave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuarterFullReadWave
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115 — better
Further details — not scored
Size178 MB144 MB
Age rating9+17+
DeveloperQuarterFull Inc.BitVisual Technology Limited

Customer experience

QuarterFull

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive57.8%
Neutral6.7%
Negative35.6%

ReadWave

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

9 purchases

QuarterFull

Subscriptions7
  • Reader$6.001 Month
  • Basic$12.001 Month
  • Basic First Purchase1 Month trial$12.001 Month
Show 4 more
  • Creator$36.001 Month
  • Creator First Purchase1 Month trial$36.001 Month
  • Studio$244.991 Month
  • Studio First Purchase1 Month trial$244.991 Month
One-time2
  • 180,000 Ink First Purchase$4.19
  • 180,000 Ink$6.00
4 purchases

ReadWave

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly VIP3 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Monthly VIP$19.991 Month
  • Yearly VIP$199.991 Year
One-time1
  • Single Book Membership$0.99

Questions

Is QuarterFull free?
QuarterFull is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ReadWave free?
ReadWave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, QuarterFull or ReadWave?
ReadWave is rated higher. QuarterFull averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while ReadWave averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do QuarterFull or ReadWave have ads?
ReadWave shows ads; QuarterFull does not.
Which is updated more often, QuarterFull or ReadWave?
QuarterFull ships an update every 2 days, and ReadWave weekly. Most recently, QuarterFull was updated on November 7, 2026 and ReadWave on November 7, 2026.

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