# Readora vs PiRead

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PiRead at 61% against Readora's 24%. PiRead also leads on rating (4.3 vs 4.0). Readora's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#143 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Readora 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.

PiRead holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 868 and 258 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 24% of Readora's written reviews are positive against 61% of PiRead's.

Readora ships an update fortnightly, PiRead every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Readora | PiRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (868 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readora/id6743743958/reviews) | **[4.3 (258 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piread/id6751937545/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **868** | 258 |
| Positive reviews | 23.5% of reviews | **60.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#143** | — |
| Size | 70 MB | 77 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) | [HONG KONG LITERARY EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837614049) |

## What reviewers say

### Readora

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

**Currently charting:** #143 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


### PiRead

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

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 Readora free?

Readora 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, Readora or PiRead?

PiRead is rated higher. Readora averages 4.0 out of 5 from 868 ratings, while PiRead averages 4.3 from 258 ratings.

### Do Readora or PiRead have ads?

Neither Readora nor PiRead shows ads.

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

Readora ships an update fortnightly, and PiRead every 2 months. Most recently, Readora was updated on October 18, 2026 and PiRead on October 17, 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.*