# Nova Short vs TaleWave

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nova Short at 100% against TaleWave's 25%. Nova Short also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.8) and ads (none vs shown). TaleWave's advantage is ratings volume (83 vs 4) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nova Short sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $69.99 per year 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.

Nova Short holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TaleWave has 83 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Nova Short's written reviews are positive against 25% of TaleWave's.

Nova Short ships an update every 4 weeks, TaleWave every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nova Short | TaleWave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-short/id6739941787/reviews)** | [3.8 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talewave/id6747488082/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **83** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#200** |
| Size | 242 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Hbrothers L.L.C.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693397221) | [XIAOYAO PTE.LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821639369) |

## What reviewers say

### Nova Short

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nova-short/id6739941787)

Discover a curated collection of short, dramatic webnovels featuring intense plots and surprising twists. Enjoy fast-paced storytelling designed for on-the-go reading with customizable text and viewing modes.

**Highlights:** Vast selection of short novels, High-drama, intriguing plots, Day and night reading modes, Adjustable text size, Fast-paced storytelling

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Yearly subscription | $69.99 | per year |
| 40 Points | $3.99 | one-time |
| 110 Points | $5.99 | one-time |
| 250 Points | $8.99 | one-time |
| 500 Points | $9.99 | one-time |


### TaleWave

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

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

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 Nova Short free?

Nova Short 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, Nova Short or TaleWave?

Nova Short is rated higher. Nova Short averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while TaleWave averages 3.8 from 83 ratings.

### Do Nova Short or TaleWave have ads?

TaleWave shows ads; Nova Short does not.

### Which is updated more often, Nova Short or TaleWave?

Nova Short ships an update every 4 weeks, and TaleWave every 3 weeks. Most recently, Nova Short was updated on October 11, 2026 and TaleWave on October 18, 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.*