# BingeRead vs TaleWave

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TaleWave at 25% against BingeRead's 0%. TaleWave also leads on ratings volume (83 vs 3). BingeRead's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and rating (4.0 vs 3.8). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. BingeRead sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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.

BingeRead holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TaleWave has 83 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of BingeRead's written reviews are positive against 25% of TaleWave's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

BingeRead ships an update weekly, TaleWave every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 19, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | BingeRead | TaleWave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bingeread/id6744590602/reviews)** | [3.8 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talewave/id6747488082/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **83** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **25.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 78 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Hong Kong Maxtron Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808331486) | [XIAOYAO PTE.LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821639369) |

## What reviewers say

### BingeRead

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

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

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 |


### 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 BingeRead free?

BingeRead 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, BingeRead or TaleWave?

BingeRead is rated higher. BingeRead averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while TaleWave averages 3.8 from 83 ratings.

### Do BingeRead or TaleWave have ads?

Both BingeRead and TaleWave show ads.

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

BingeRead ships an update weekly, and TaleWave every 3 weeks. Most recently, BingeRead was updated on August 19, 2026 and TaleWave on September 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.*