# WaStory vs PiRead

The clearest difference is chart position: PiRead at #180 against WaStory's unranked. PiRead also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). WaStory's advantage is ratings volume (980 vs 226). On price, rating, review sentiment 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 PiRead 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 4.2 for PiRead. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 980 and 226 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of WaStory's written reviews are positive against 60% of PiRead's.

WaStory ships an update every 3 weeks, PiRead every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WaStory | PiRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (980 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wastory/id6740196760/reviews) | **[4.2 (226 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piread/id6751937545/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **980** | 226 |
| Positive reviews | **62.1% of reviews** | 60.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#180** |
| Size | 100 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [CANTREE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780736765) | [HONG KONG LITERARY EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837614049) |

## 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


### PiRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piread/id6751937545)

**Currently charting:** #180 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Vast novel collection, Customizable reading settings, Daily story updates, Rewards and bonus events, Original stories, Exclusive content

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

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great place to find interesting novels
- 👍 Good app
- 👍 Súper good to read
- 👍 Tiene buenas historias
- 👍 Love it the novels are great to read

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Has good books but the revenue to get points are too much, too manny ads
- 💸 I don't like the ads but good stories
- 💸 Other than the prices I would recommend

**Reported bugs**

- Quick reads, most interesting - just overpriced so not worth subscribing

**Requested features**

- Longer chapters


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WaStory free?

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

### Is PiRead free?

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

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

PiRead is rated higher. WaStory averages 4.1 out of 5 from 980 ratings, while PiRead averages 4.2 from 226 ratings.

### Do WaStory or PiRead have ads?

Neither WaStory nor PiRead shows ads.

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

WaStory ships an update every 3 weeks, and PiRead every 5 weeks. Most recently, WaStory was updated on September 26, 2026 and PiRead on September 26, 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.*