# Waread vs PiRead

Waread and PiRead both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Waread's written reviews are positive against 61% of PiRead's. Waread also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). PiRead's advantage is ratings volume (258 vs 54). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Waread sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and PiRead sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Waread against 4.3 for PiRead. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 54 and 258 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Waread's written reviews are positive against 61% of PiRead's.

Waread ships an update every 3 weeks, PiRead every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Waread | PiRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/waread/id6480177757/reviews)** | [4.3 (258 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piread/id6751937545/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 54 | **258** |
| Positive reviews | **75.7% of reviews** | 60.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 70 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SUNWIN ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724187777) | [HONG KONG LITERARY EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837614049) |

## 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 |


### PiRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piread/id6751937545)

Discover a vast library of novels across numerous genres, including romance, fantasy, and suspense. Enjoy customizable reading settings, daily updates, and exclusive original stories. Earn rewards to unlock premium content and immerse yourself in unforgettable tales.

**Highlights:** Vast novel collection, Customizable reading settings, Daily story updates, Rewards and bonus events, Original stories, Exclusive content

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $14.99 Unlimited Reading/Week | $24.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Reading/2 Months | $49.99 | per 2 months |
| Unlimited Reading/6 Months | $99.99 | per 6 months |
| Unlimited Reading/Year | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great place to find interesting novels
- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Súper good to read
- 👍 Tiene buenas historias
- 👍 Love it the novels are great to read

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Has good books but the revenue to get points are too much, too manny ads
- 💸 I don't like the ads but good stories
- 💸 Other than the prices I would recommend

**Reported bugs**

- Quick reads, most interesting - just overpriced so not worth subscribing

**Requested features**

- Longer chapters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Waread free?

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

### Is PiRead free?

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

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

Waread is rated higher. Waread averages 4.4 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while PiRead averages 4.3 from 258 ratings.

### Do Waread or PiRead have ads?

Neither Waread nor PiRead shows ads.

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

Waread ships an update every 3 weeks, and PiRead every 2 months. Most recently, Waread was updated on October 5, 2026 and PiRead 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.*