# Haread vs PiRead

The clearest difference is rating: PiRead at 4.2 against Haread's 3.8. PiRead also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 37%) and chart position (#197 vs unranked). Haread's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Haread sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days 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.

PiRead holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 51 and 226 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 37% of Haread's written reviews are positive against 60% of PiRead's.

Haread ships an update fortnightly, PiRead every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Haread | PiRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haread/id6738407062/reviews) | **[4.2 (226 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piread/id6751937545/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 51 | **226** |
| Positive reviews | 37.1% of reviews | **60.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#197** |
| Size | 99 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [CANTREE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780736765) | [HONG KONG LITERARY EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837614049) |

## What reviewers say

### Haread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/haread/id6738407062)

Explore a vast collection of digital books featuring romance, werewolf tales, vampire lore, and mysteries. Enjoy daily new chapters, curated lists, and personalized reading experiences from global authors.

**Highlights:** Vast collection of romance and werewolf novels, Daily new chapters added, Curated reading lists and editor recommendations, Bespoke reading environment adjustments, Diverse global authors

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

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


### PiRead

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

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

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 Haread free?

Haread 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, Haread or PiRead?

PiRead is rated higher. Haread averages 3.8 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while PiRead averages 4.2 from 226 ratings.

### Do Haread or PiRead have ads?

Neither Haread nor PiRead shows ads.

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

Haread ships an update fortnightly, and PiRead every 5 weeks. Most recently, Haread was updated on September 22, 2026 and PiRead on September 21, 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.*