# WaStory vs TaleReader

The clearest difference is update cadence: WaStory at every 3 weeks against TaleReader's every 2 months. TaleReader's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.1). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WaStory sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per 7 days and TaleReader sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TaleReader holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 980 and 726 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 62% of WaStory's written reviews are positive against 56% of TaleReader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

WaStory ships an update every 3 weeks, TaleReader every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WaStory | TaleReader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (980 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wastory/id6740196760/reviews) | **[4.3 (726 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talereader/id6749569604/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **980** | 726 |
| Positive reviews | **62.1% of reviews** | 56.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| 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)

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


### TaleReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talereader/id6749569604)

Dive into a universe of supernatural and scandalous romance novels. Explore stories of werewolves, vampires, and billionaires with daily new chapters and exclusive content. Personalize your reading experience and connect with a community of fellow romance enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Daily new chapters, Original exclusive stories, Customizable reading experience, Smart recommendations, Community features

**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 VIP/6 Months | $99.99 | per 6 months |
| Unlimited Reading VIP/Year | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good books
- 🤩 Interesting stories
- 🕰️ Short and simple plots

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription issues
- 💸 Too many popups

**Reported bugs**

- Recurring charges after cancellation

**Requested features**

- Buy coins instead of subscription
- Less intrusive monetization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WaStory free?

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

### Is TaleReader free?

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

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

TaleReader is rated higher. WaStory averages 4.1 out of 5 from 980 ratings, while TaleReader averages 4.3 from 726 ratings.

### Do WaStory or TaleReader have ads?

Neither WaStory nor TaleReader shows ads.

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

WaStory ships an update every 3 weeks, and TaleReader every 2 months. Most recently, WaStory was updated on September 23, 2026 and TaleReader on September 23, 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.*