Haloreads vs PiRead
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Haloreads
This reading app offers a curated collection of stories for Filipino readers. It provides a platform for established online authors to share their work, with a simple and free registration process for readers.
- Free reading platform
- Curated Filipino content
- Established online authors
- Easy reader registration
- Invite-only author registration
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HaloReads is a free mobile reading application, catering to Filipino readers. To register as a reader, it’s free and easy. Authors of HaloReads are established online authors. To register as a HaloReads author, you need to be invited by the team.
PiRead
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.
- Vast novel collection
- Customizable reading settings
- Daily story updates
- Rewards and bonus events
- Original stories
- Exclusive content
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Congratulations! You’ve discovered your next reading treasure: PiRead! Ready to escape reality for a while? Whether you love gripping werewolf romances, heart-fluttering CEO love stories, or thrilling supernatural fantasy adventures, PiRead has it all—with a vast library of amazing stories right at your fingertips and constant updates. Why do readers love PiRead? 1. Eye-care mode & personalized settings — Customize fonts, themes, and night mode for the perfect reading experience, anytime, anywhere. 2. Massive library + daily updates — Fresh stories every day; say goodbye to running out of things to read! 3. Earn rewards — Complete fun tasks to earn rewards and unlock exciting premium chapters. 4. Original masterpieces — Immerse yourself in stories by talented authors, featuring unique plots, deep emotions, and unexpected twists. 5. Daily updates — Ongoing serials that keep you hooked and on the edge of your seat. PiRead is more than just an app; it’s your personal paradise for romance and storytelling. Don't hesitate—start your next amazing reading journey right now. Download now and dive into an addictive reading adventure! For copyright-related questions or feedback, please contact us at: wentantech@gmail.com Privacy Policy: https://wentantech.com/privacy.html PiRead Membership Subscription Agreement: https://wentantech.com/membership.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Haloreads at none against PiRead's 4. Haloreads also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). PiRead's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (258 vs 10). On price, review sentiment, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. PiRead sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per 7 days. Haloreads asks for nothing beyond the download.
Haloreads holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PiRead has 258 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of Haloreads's written reviews are positive against 61% of PiRead's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Haloreads ships an update every 2 weeks, PiRead every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Haloreads | PiRead |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (10 ratings) — better | 4.3 (258 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 56.6% of reviews | 60.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 258 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 130 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Paule Cyrusse See | HONG KONG LITERARY EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGY LIMITED |
Customer experience
Haloreads
PiRead
Bugs and requests
Haloreads
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
PiRead
Reported bugs
1 issue- Quick reads, most interesting - just overpriced so not worth subscribing
Requested features
1 request- Longer chapters
In-app purchases
Haloreads
No in-app purchases
PiRead
- $14.99 Unlimited Reading/Week$24.997 Days
- Unlimited Reading/2 Months$49.992 Months
- Unlimited Reading/6 Months$99.996 Months
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- Unlimited Reading/Year$199.991 Year
