# LooRead vs PiRead

The clearest difference is chart position: PiRead at #193 against LooRead's unranked. PiRead also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). LooRead's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LooRead sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.1 for LooRead against 4.2 for PiRead. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 550 and 226 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of LooRead's written reviews are positive against 60% of PiRead's.

LooRead ships an update every 3 weeks, PiRead every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LooRead | PiRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (550 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looread/id6738939090/reviews) | **[4.2 (226 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piread/id6751937545/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **550** | 226 |
| Positive reviews | **65.1% of reviews** | 60.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#193** |
| Size | 69 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| 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

### LooRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/looread/id6738939090)

Discover a vast collection of web novels and stories across popular genres like Alpha, Vampire, and Romance. Enjoy daily new chapters, curated booklists, and personalized reading settings for an enhanced literary experience.

**Highlights:** Explore web novels and tales, Access Alpha, Vampire, Billionaire, Romance genres, Daily new chapters, Handpicked booklists and suggestions, Customizable reading settings, High-quality stories from global authors

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Membership Unlimited Read | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Membership Unlimited Read | $24.99 | per 7 days |
| Membership Unlimited Read | $49.99 | per 2 months |
| Membership Unlimited Read | $69.99 | per 6 months |
| Membership Unlimited Read | $99.99 | per 6 months |
| Membership Unlimited Read | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great stories
- 👍 Good amount of detail
- 👍 Interesting stories
- 👍 Recommend the app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive/Pricey
- 💰 Forcing membership
- 🐛 Typos/Written in foreign country

**Reported bugs**

- Typos/Written in foreign country

**Requested features**

- Easier to get coins
- Consider packs starting at $5 instead of $10


### PiRead

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

**Currently charting:** #193 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 LooRead free?

LooRead 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, LooRead or PiRead?

PiRead is rated higher. LooRead averages 4.1 out of 5 from 550 ratings, while PiRead averages 4.2 from 226 ratings.

### Do LooRead or PiRead have ads?

Neither LooRead nor PiRead shows ads.

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

LooRead ships an update every 3 weeks, and PiRead every 5 weeks. Most recently, LooRead was updated on September 25, 2026 and PiRead on September 26, 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.*