# WaStory vs LemoRead

WaStory and LemoRead both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 62% of WaStory's written reviews are positive against 39% of LemoRead's. WaStory also leads on chart position (#160 vs unranked) and ratings volume (980 vs 117). LemoRead's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence 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 LemoRead sells 10 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 LemoRead. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WaStory has 980 ratings behind it against 117, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of WaStory's written reviews are positive against 39% of LemoRead's.

WaStory ships an update every 3 weeks, LemoRead monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WaStory | LemoRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (980 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wastory/id6740196760/reviews) | **[4.2 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lemoread/id6754311947/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **980** | 117 |
| Positive reviews | **62.1% of reviews** | 38.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#160** | — |
| Size | 100 MB | 112 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 Wenlan Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819869988) |

## What reviewers say

### WaStory

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

**Currently charting:** #160 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


### LemoRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lemoread/id6754311947)

Immerse yourself in a world of passionate werewolf and vampire romances, featuring powerful heroes and irresistible soulmate bonds. Enjoy daily fresh chapters, personalized reading options, and a curated selection of compelling supernatural stories.

**Highlights:** Daily fresh chapters, Werewolf and vampire romance stories, Personalized reading experience, Curated editor-approved content, Adjustable fonts and night mode

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Reading VIP/Week | $24.99 | per 7 days |
| Unlimited Reading VIP/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 |
| 500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WaStory free?

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

### Is LemoRead free?

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

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

LemoRead is rated higher. WaStory averages 4.1 out of 5 from 980 ratings, while LemoRead averages 4.2 from 117 ratings.

### Do WaStory or LemoRead have ads?

Neither WaStory nor LemoRead shows ads.

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

WaStory ships an update every 3 weeks, and LemoRead monthly. Most recently, WaStory was updated on September 23, 2026 and LemoRead on September 22, 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.*