# Readora vs RillStory

The clearest difference is rating: RillStory at 4.5 against Readora's 4.0. RillStory also leads on review sentiment (32% vs 24%). Readora's advantage is chart position (#119 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

RillStory holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 868 and 414 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Readora's written reviews are positive against 32% of RillStory's.

Readora ships an update fortnightly, RillStory every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Readora | RillStory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (868 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readora/id6743743958/reviews) | **[4.5 (414 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rillstory/id6745937356/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **868** | 414 |
| Positive reviews | 23.5% of reviews | **32.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#119** | — |
| Size | 70 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SUNWIN ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724187777) | [CANTREE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780736765) |

## What reviewers say

### Readora

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readora/id6743743958)

**Currently charting:** #119 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Immerse yourself in a vast library of supernatural romance novels featuring werewolves, vampires, and forbidden affairs. Enjoy daily updated chapters, exclusive stories, and personalized reading experiences. Connect with a community of passionate readers.

**Highlights:** Daily updated chapters, Exclusive original stories, Customizable reading experience, Personalized recommendations, Reader community features

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Unlimited Reading | $24.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Unlimited Reading | $49.99 | per 2 months |
| VIP Unlimited Reading | $99.99 | per 6 months |
| VIP Unlimited Reading | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Great stories and novels
- 👍 Easy to navigate app
- ✨ Interesting features
- 😊 Good reading experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Expensive subscription
- 😠 Impossible to cancel subscription
- 🤥 Subscription is a scam
- 💰 Auto-renewal traps
- 🐌 Slow customer service response

**Reported bugs**

- App keeps crashing
- App won't open or freezes
- Ads not loading or registering properly
- Subscription not appearing in Apple subscriptions
- In-app purchases not working

**Requested features**

- Option to buy books without subscription
- More free chapters or ad options
- Easier cancellation process
- Improved search/filtering for genres
- Dark mode option


### RillStory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rillstory/id6745937356)

Immerse yourself in addictive romance stories featuring dark desires, forbidden love, and thrilling plot twists. Discover exclusive tales with daily new chapters and customize your reading experience. Connect with a community of passionate readers.

**Highlights:** Daily new chapters, Exclusive original stories, Customizable reading experience, Smart recommendations, Reader community features

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| 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 |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Readora free?

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

### Is RillStory free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Readora or RillStory?

RillStory is rated higher. Readora averages 4.0 out of 5 from 868 ratings, while RillStory averages 4.5 from 414 ratings.

### Do Readora or RillStory have ads?

Neither Readora nor RillStory shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Readora or RillStory?

Readora ships an update fortnightly, and RillStory every 3 weeks. Most recently, Readora was updated on September 24, 2026 and RillStory 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.*