# WaStory vs BookSmarts

The clearest difference is rating: BookSmarts at 5.0 against WaStory's 4.2. BookSmarts also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). WaStory's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 1) and chart position (#186 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. WaStory sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per 7 days. BookSmarts asks for nothing beyond the download.

BookSmarts holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: WaStory has 1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

WaStory ships an update every 3 weeks, BookSmarts monthly. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | WaStory | BookSmarts |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wastory/id6740196760/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/booksmarts/id6783574263/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 62.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#186** | — |
| Size | 100 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [CANTREE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780736765) | [Brandon Deavilla](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783574265) |

## What reviewers say

### WaStory

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

**Currently charting:** #186 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


### BookSmarts

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/booksmarts/id6783574263)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WaStory free?

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

### Is BookSmarts free?

BookSmarts is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

BookSmarts is rated higher. WaStory averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while BookSmarts averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do WaStory or BookSmarts have ads?

Neither WaStory nor BookSmarts shows ads.

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

WaStory ships an update every 3 weeks, and BookSmarts monthly. Most recently, WaStory was updated on October 28, 2026 and BookSmarts on October 28, 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.*