# WaStory vs Readora

WaStory and Readora both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 62% of WaStory's written reviews are positive against 23% of Readora's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WaStory sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per 7 days and Readora 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 WaStory against 4.0 for Readora. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 980 and 868 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of WaStory's written reviews are positive against 23% of Readora's.

WaStory ships an update every 3 weeks, Readora fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WaStory | Readora |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.1 (980 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wastory/id6740196760/reviews)** | [4.0 (868 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readora/id6743743958/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **980** | 868 |
| Positive reviews | **62.1% of reviews** | 23.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #156 | **#128** |
| Size | 100 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [CANTREE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780736765) | [SUNWIN ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724187777) |

## What reviewers say

### WaStory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wastory/id6740196760)

**Currently charting:** #156 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Explore supernatural romance and intrigue with a vast collection of web novels. Discover tales of werewolves, vampires, soulmates, and more, crafted by global authors. Enjoy a continuous flow of new chapters and personalized reading experiences.

**Highlights:** Supernatural romance and intrigue stories, Werewolf, vampire, and soulmate genres, Continuous flow of new chapters, Global community of authors, Personalized reading settings, Curated lists and recommendations

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Membership Unlimited Read | $24.99 | per 7 days |
| Membership Unlimited Read | $49.99 | per 3 months |
| Membership Unlimited Read | $69.99 | per 6 months |
| Membership Unlimited Read | $99.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great books
- 👍 Interesting stories
- 👍 Easy to read
- 👍 Affordable subscription
- 👍 Wonderful app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive to access chapters
- 💰 Costly to read more

**Reported bugs**

- Login screen issues
- Compatibility problems with older devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved bonus points system


### Readora

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readora/id6743743958)

**Currently charting:** #128 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Immerse yourself in a vast library of supernatural romance novels featuring werewolves, vampires, and forbidden affairs. Enjoy daily updated chapters, exclusive stories, and personalized reading experiences. Connect with a community of passionate readers.

**Highlights:** Daily updated chapters, Exclusive original stories, Customizable reading experience, Personalized recommendations, Reader community features

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Unlimited Reading | $24.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Unlimited Reading | $49.99 | per 2 months |
| VIP Unlimited Reading | $99.99 | per 6 months |
| VIP Unlimited Reading | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Great stories and novels
- 👍 Easy to navigate app
- ✨ Interesting features
- 😊 Good reading experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 😠 Impossible to cancel subscription
- 🤥 Subscription is a scam
- 💰 Auto-renewal traps
- 🐌 Slow customer service response

**Reported bugs**

- App keeps crashing
- App won't open or freezes
- Ads not loading or registering properly
- Subscription not appearing in Apple subscriptions
- In-app purchases not working

**Requested features**

- Option to buy books without subscription
- More free chapters or ad options
- Easier cancellation process
- Improved search/filtering for genres
- Dark mode option


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WaStory free?

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

### Is Readora free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WaStory or Readora?

WaStory is rated higher. WaStory averages 4.1 out of 5 from 980 ratings, while Readora averages 4.0 from 868 ratings.

### Do WaStory or Readora have ads?

Neither WaStory nor Readora shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, WaStory or Readora?

WaStory ships an update every 3 weeks, and Readora fortnightly. Most recently, WaStory was updated on September 23, 2026 and Readora on September 25, 2026.

### Which is more popular, WaStory or Readora?

WaStory currently peaks at #156 in the App Store charts, and Readora at #128. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*