# WaStory vs TaleWave

The clearest difference is review sentiment: WaStory at 62% against TaleWave's 25%. WaStory also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.2 vs 3.8). TaleWave's advantage is 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. WaStory sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per 7 days 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.

WaStory holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WaStory has 998 ratings behind it against 83, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 62% of WaStory's written reviews are positive against 25% of TaleWave's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WaStory | TaleWave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (998 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wastory/id6740196760/reviews)** | [3.8 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talewave/id6747488082/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **998** | 83 |
| Positive reviews | **62.1% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#200** |
| Size | 100 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [CANTREE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780736765) | [XIAOYAO PTE.LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821639369) |

## What reviewers say

### WaStory

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

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


### 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 WaStory free?

WaStory 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, WaStory or TaleWave?

WaStory is rated higher. WaStory averages 4.2 out of 5 from 998 ratings, while TaleWave averages 3.8 from 83 ratings.

### Do WaStory or TaleWave have ads?

TaleWave shows ads; WaStory does not.

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

WaStory ships an update every 3 weeks, and TaleWave every 3 weeks. Most recently, WaStory was updated on October 21, 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.*