# RocNovel vs TaleWave

The clearest difference is rating: TaleWave at 3.8 against RocNovel's 1.7. TaleWave also leads on review sentiment (25% vs 12%). RocNovel's advantage is chart position (#146 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RocNovel sells 24 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and TaleWave sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TaleWave holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 83 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of RocNovel's written reviews are positive against 25% of TaleWave's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RocNovel | TaleWave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocnovel/id6737119895/reviews) | **[3.8 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talewave/id6747488082/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 35 | **83** |
| Positive reviews | 12.1% of reviews | **25.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#146** | — |
| Size | 66 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [北京鸿达以太科技有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1638030109) | [XIAOYAO PTE.LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821639369) |

## What reviewers say

### RocNovel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rocnovel/id6737119895)

**Currently charting:** #146 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

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

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| weekly9.99 | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VIP | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| weekly16.99 | $16.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VIP | $16.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly VIP | $29.99 | per month |
| yearly39.99 | $39.99 | per year |
| Seasonal VIP | $69.99 | per 3 months |
| yearly89.99 | $89.99 | per year |
| yearly119.99 | $119.99 | per year |
| Yearly VIP | $179.99 | per year |
| 100coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 400coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coin-1400 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 1600 coins | $15.99 | one-time |
| 1700 coins | $16.99 | one-time |
| Coin-1600 | $16.99 | one-time |
| 2000 coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Coin-2000 | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3000 coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coin-3000 | $29.99 | one-time |
| 4000 coins | $39.99 | one-time |
| Coin-4000 | $39.99 | one-time |


### TaleWave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talewave/id6747488082)

Immerse yourself in a vast collection of romantic stories across various genres, from werewolf and vampire tales to urban revenge sagas. Enjoy uninterrupted reading with a clean interface and offline access to your favorite books. Discover trending stories with a real-time radar and unlock unlimited reading with a premium membership.

**Highlights:** Diverse romance genres, Unlimited premium access, Real-time trending stories, Ad-free immersive reading, Offline downloads, Customizable reading experience

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| test week vip | $0.29 | per 7 days |
| weekly14.99 | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| weekly14.99 | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| WeekIy Membership | $16.99 | per 7 days |
| Discount Week VIP | $16.99 | per 7 days |
| Discount Week VIP | $18.99 | per 7 days |
| Discount Week VIP | $18.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Membership | $19.99 | per month |
| Discount Week VIP | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| weekly25.99 | $25.99 | per 7 days |
| Discount Week VIP | $29.99 | per 7 days |
| monthly29.99 | $29.99 | per month |
| monthly34.99 | $34.99 | per month |
| Seasonaly Membership | $69.99 | per 3 months |
| Annual Membership | $169.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RocNovel free?

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

### Is TaleWave free?

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

### Which has better reviews, RocNovel or TaleWave?

TaleWave is rated higher. RocNovel averages 1.7 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while TaleWave averages 3.8 from 83 ratings.

### Do RocNovel or TaleWave have ads?

Both RocNovel and TaleWave show ads.

### Which is updated more often, RocNovel or TaleWave?

RocNovel ships an update every 3 weeks, and TaleWave every 3 weeks. Most recently, RocNovel was updated on September 23, 2026 and TaleWave on September 22, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*