# QuarterFull vs ReadWave

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 3 days vs weekly). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QuarterFull sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and ReadWave sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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.

QuarterFull ships an update every 3 days, ReadWave weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QuarterFull | ReadWave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quarterfull-read-and-create/id6469601198/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readwave/id6758969190/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **2** |
| Positive reviews | 57.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 153 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [QuarterFull Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1893060627) | [BitVisual Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876099363) |

## What reviewers say

### QuarterFull

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quarterfull-read-and-create/id6469601198)

This app is a platform for both reading and writing stories, from full novels to short episodes. Discover trending titles, get notified about new chapters, and connect with a community of readers and writers. It offers a clean interface for easy navigation and finding your next favorite read.

**Highlights:** Publish full-length novels or bite-sized episodes, Discover trending and reader-approved stories, Receive notifications for new chapters and releases, Bookmark favorite titles, Clean and intuitive reading interface, Community discussions and comments

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| QuarterFull 프리미엄 | $5.99 | per month |
| Reader | $6.00 | per month |
| Basic | $12.00 | per month |
| Creator | $36.00 | per month |
| Studio | $244.99 | per month |
| 5000 포인트 충전 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 180,000 Credits | $6.00 | one-time |
| 1000 코인 충전 | $8.99 | one-time |
| 3000 코인 충전 | $24.99 | one-time |
| 50000 포인트 충전 | $39.99 | one-time |
| 5000 코인 충전 | $39.99 | one-time |


### ReadWave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readwave/id6758969190)

Immerse yourself in captivating stories with this premium novel reading app. Discover a vast library of serialized and complete fiction across various genres, with personalized recommendations and a comfortable, distraction-free reading experience. Unlock exclusive content through membership.

**Highlights:** Wide collection of novels, Smooth reading experience, Smart content recommendations, Bookmark and history management, Regular content updates, Exclusive membership content

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly VIP | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly VIP | $19.99 | per month |
| Yearly VIP | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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 3 days, and ReadWave weekly. Most recently, QuarterFull was updated on October 15, 2026 and ReadWave on October 14, 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.*