# BingeRead vs RillStory

The clearest difference is rating: RillStory at 4.5 against BingeRead's 4.0. RillStory also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (32% vs 0%). BingeRead's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BingeRead sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RillStory has 443 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of BingeRead's written reviews are positive against 32% of RillStory's.

BingeRead ships an update weekly, RillStory every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BingeRead | RillStory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bingeread/id6744590602/reviews) | **[4.5 (443 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rillstory/id6745937356/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **443** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **32.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 78 MB | 95 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hong Kong Maxtron Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808331486) | [CANTREE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780736765) |

## What reviewers say

### BingeRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bingeread/id6744590602)

Explore a vast, continuously updated library of novels from around the world, including popular genres like fantasy and romance. Customize your reading experience with adjustable backgrounds and fonts, perfect for short reading sessions on the go.

**Highlights:** Borderless library with diverse novel types, Global popular themes: fantasy, romance, cyberpunk, Customizable background and font size, 15-minute chapter reading for on-the-go, Continuously updated content

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly VIP | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VIP | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VIP | $12.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly VIP | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly VIP | $49.99 | per month |
| Yearly VIP | $199.99 | per year |
| One-time purchase | $2.99 | one-time |
| One-time purchase | $4.99 | one-time |
| One-time purchase | $6.99 | one-time |
| One-time purchase | $12.99 | one-time |


### 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 BingeRead free?

BingeRead 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, BingeRead or RillStory?

RillStory is rated higher. BingeRead averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while RillStory averages 4.5 from 443 ratings.

### Do BingeRead or RillStory have ads?

BingeRead shows ads; RillStory does not.

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

BingeRead ships an update weekly, and RillStory every 3 weeks. Most recently, BingeRead was updated on October 16, 2026 and RillStory on October 30, 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.*