# Waread vs BingeRead

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Waread at 76% against BingeRead's 0%. Waread also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.4 vs 4.0). BingeRead's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Waread sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and BingeRead sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Waread holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Waread has 54 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of Waread's written reviews are positive against 0% of BingeRead's.

Waread ships an update every 3 weeks, BingeRead weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Waread | BingeRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waread/id6480177757/reviews)** | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bingeread/id6744590602/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **54** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **75.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#200** |
| Size | 70 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [SUNWIN ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724187777) | [Hong Kong Maxtron Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808331486) |

## What reviewers say

### Waread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waread/id6480177757)

Explore a vast library of online novels and tales across popular genres like werewolf, romance, and fantasy. Enjoy frequent chapter releases and curated selections from global authors. Customize your reading experience and discover new stories.

**Highlights:** Vast collection of online novels, Frequent chapter releases, Global author network, Curated lists and suggestions, Customizable reading ambiance, Trending genres

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $19.99 Membership/Month | $19.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Reading VIP/Week | $24.99 | per 7 days |
| $29.99 Membership/Month | $29.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Reading VIP/2 Months | $49.99 | per 2 months |
| $49.99 Membership/3 Months | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| $49.99 Membership/Month | $49.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Reading VIP/6 Months | $99.99 | per 6 months |
| $99.99 Membership/6 Months | $99.99 | per 6 months |
| $99.99 Membership/Month | $99.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Reading VIP/Year | $199.99 | per year |
| Waread US$0.99 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Waread US$1.99 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Waread US$4.99 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Waread US$9.99 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Waread US$19.99 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Waread US$29.99 | $29.99 | one-time |
| Waread US$49.99 | $49.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


### BingeRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bingeread/id6744590602)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Explore a vast, continuously updated library of novels from around the world, including popular genres like fantasy and romance. Customize your reading experience with adjustable backgrounds and fonts, perfect for short reading sessions on the go.

**Highlights:** Borderless library with diverse novel types, Global popular themes: fantasy, romance, cyberpunk, Customizable background and font size, 15-minute chapter reading for on-the-go, Continuously updated content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly VIP | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VIP | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VIP | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VIP | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly VIP | $49.99 | per month |
| Yearly VIP | $199.99 | per year |
| One-time purchase | $2.99 | one-time |
| One-time purchase | $4.99 | one-time |
| One-time purchase | $6.99 | one-time |
| One-time purchase | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Waread free?

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

### Is BingeRead free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Waread or BingeRead?

Waread is rated higher. Waread averages 4.4 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while BingeRead averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Waread or BingeRead have ads?

BingeRead shows ads; Waread does not.

### Which is updated more often, Waread or BingeRead?

Waread ships an update every 3 weeks, and BingeRead weekly. Most recently, Waread was updated on September 8, 2026 and BingeRead on August 19, 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.*