Comparison

RocNovel vs WaStory

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

Head to head
About

RocNovel

Access a vast library of novels, from classics to bestsellers. Discover trending books with dynamic rankings and easily pick up where you left off with personalized browsing history. Enjoy a user-friendly interface for effortless navigation and discovery.

Highlights
  • Vast novel library
  • Dynamic ranking and popular picks
  • Personalized browsing history
  • User-friendly interface
  • Trending bestsellers
Currently charting
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Key Features: Vast Library at Your Fingertips: Our extensive library houses a diverse collection of novels, ensuring there's something for every taste. From classic tales that have stood the test of time to the latest trending bestsellers, you'll never run out of options to explore. Dynamic Ranking and Popular Picks: Stay in the loop with our rank and popular sections. Discover the hottest reads that have the literary community buzzing. These handpicked selections make it effortless for you to jump on the latest trends and find your next page-turner. Personalized Browsing History: Never lose track of where you left off. Our history feature allows you to easily revisit the novels you've been engrossed in, picking up right where you paused. It's like having a personal reading assistant that remembers your every literary adventure. User-Friendly Interface: Navigating through the app is a breeze. The sleek and intuitive design of our novel and library sections ensures that you can quickly find what you're looking for, whether it's a specific genre, author, or just a new discovery waiting to be made. With Rocnovel, your reading pleasure is always just a tap away.

About

WaStory

Explore supernatural romance and intrigue with a vast collection of web novels. Discover tales of werewolves, vampires, soulmates, and more, crafted by global authors. Enjoy a continuous flow of new chapters and personalized reading experiences.

Highlights
  • Supernatural romance and intrigue stories
  • Werewolf, vampire, and soulmate genres
  • Continuous flow of new chapters
  • Global community of authors
  • Personalized reading settings
  • Curated lists and recommendations
Features
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Set sail on a literary adventure with WaStory, where you'll explore the captivating realms of supernatural romance and intrigue. Our platform is your gateway to the enchanting worlds of Werewolves, powerful Alphas, mysterious Vampires, influential Business Titans, destined Soulmates, and touching Maternal Bonds. Each tale is a passionate journey, a tender embrace, or an enthralling mystery waiting to be solved. WaStory provides a continuous flow of new chapters, a refuge from the ordinary, ensuring you always have a fresh story to ignite your imagination. Our global community of talented authors crafts narratives that resonate with readers worldwide, making WaStory the ultimate destination for web fiction enthusiasts. Here's what you can expect from WaStory: - Immerse yourself in the timeless love stories and otherworldly web novels. - Journey through a multiverse of stories covering the most popular genres. - Delight in epics created by an international group of master storytellers. - Customize your reading experience with personalized settings. - Discover a variety of curated lists and recommendations for endless literary adventures. WaStory is designed to transform your reading experience into a magical journey, where every page turn unveils a new world of wonder. Don't delay—download WaStory now and embark on an adventure through a dazzling array of captivating stories. Why wait? Join the vibrant WaStory community and let the stories unfold. Contact Us For any questions or concerns regarding the Service, please reach out to us at: cantreedev@gmail.com Subscription Agreement https://cantreetech.com/wastory-membership.html

Screenshots

RocNovel4 screens
WaStory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WaStory at 62% against RocNovel's 12%. WaStory also leads on rating (4.1 vs 1.6) and ads (none vs shown). RocNovel's advantage is chart position (#151 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, 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. RocNovel sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days and WaStory sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WaStory holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WaStory has 1K ratings behind it against 48, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of RocNovel's written reviews are positive against 62% of WaStory's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
RocNovel versus WaStory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRocNovelWaStory
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.6 (48 ratings)4.1 (1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.1% of reviews62.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings481K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#151 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB100 MB
Age rating17+12+
Developer北京鸿达以太科技有限公司CANTREE

Customer experience

RocNovel

All ratings35 ratings
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive12.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.9%

WaStory

All ratings980 ratings
Positive75.7%
Neutral9.4%
Negative14.9%
Written reviews638 reviews
Positive62.1%
Neutral13.6%
Negative24.3%

Bugs and requests

RocNovel

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

WaStory

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Login screen issues
  • Compatibility problems with older devices

Requested features

2 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved bonus points system

In-app purchases

10 purchases

RocNovel

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly VIP$14.997 Days
  • Weekly VIP$16.997 Days
  • Monthly VIP$29.991 Month
One-time7
  • 500coins$4.99
  • 1000 coins$9.99
  • 1700 coins$16.99
Show 4 more
  • Coin-1600$16.99
  • 2000 coins$19.99
  • Coin-2000$19.99
  • 3000 coins$29.99
4 purchases

WaStory

Subscriptions4
  • Membership Unlimited Read$24.997 Days
  • Membership Unlimited Read$49.993 Months
  • Membership Unlimited Read$69.996 Months
Show 1 more
  • Membership Unlimited Read$99.991 Year

Questions

Is RocNovel free?
RocNovel is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WaStory free?
WaStory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, RocNovel or WaStory?
WaStory is rated higher. RocNovel averages 1.6 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while WaStory averages 4.1 from 1K ratings.
Do RocNovel or WaStory have ads?
RocNovel shows ads; WaStory does not.
Which is updated more often, RocNovel or WaStory?
RocNovel ships an update every 3 weeks, and WaStory every 3 weeks. Most recently, RocNovel was updated on November 4, 2026 and WaStory on November 4, 2026.

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