# Chapstar vs TaleWave

The clearest difference is rating: Chapstar at 5.0 against TaleWave's 3.8. Chapstar also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). TaleWave's advantage is ratings volume (85 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Chapstar sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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.

Chapstar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TaleWave has 85 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Chapstar ships an update every 9 days, TaleWave every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Chapstar | TaleWave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chapstar/id6742178395/reviews)** | [3.8 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talewave/id6747488082/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **85** |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 61 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [HB Media Co., Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1797275250) | [XIAOYAO PTE.LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821639369) |

## What reviewers say

### Chapstar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chapstar/id6742178395)

Discover a vast library of romance novels featuring passion, drama, and destiny. Enjoy daily updates with fresh chapters and customize your reading experience. Find your next obsession in this haven for romance readers.

**Highlights:** Vast library of romance novels, Daily fresh chapters, Customizable reading experience, Passion, drama, and destiny stories, 1000+ steamy romance novels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly VIP | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| 600 Star Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Star Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Star Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 9000 Star Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 12000 Star Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 18000 Star Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 30000 Star Coins | $49.99 | one-time |


### TaleWave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talewave/id6747488082)

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 Chapstar free?

Chapstar 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, Chapstar or TaleWave?

Chapstar is rated higher. Chapstar averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while TaleWave averages 3.8 from 85 ratings.

### Do Chapstar or TaleWave have ads?

Both Chapstar and TaleWave show ads.

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

Chapstar ships an update every 9 days, and TaleWave every 3 weeks. Most recently, Chapstar was updated on October 28, 2026 and TaleWave 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.*