BingeRead vs PiRead
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BingeRead
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.
- 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
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Why choose Bingeread? Borderless Library: From Tokyo light novels to New York independent bestsellers, a rich variety of novel types are continuously updated... Global popular themes: fantasy novels, romance novels, cyberpunk thrillers, all-encompassing, create your own literary world; Smart reading, easy reading: Customize background and font size to easily create your own reading time; 15-minute chapter reading, very suitable for subway travel or coffee break reading. What are you waiting for? Come and start your reading journey! Notes -Terms of Use: https://doc.bingenovel.com/terms/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://doc.bingenovel.com/privacy/privacy.html
PiRead
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.
- Vast novel collection
- Customizable reading settings
- Daily story updates
- Rewards and bonus events
- Original stories
- Exclusive content
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Congratulations! You’ve discovered your next reading treasure: PiRead! Ready to escape reality for a while? Whether you love gripping werewolf romances, heart-fluttering CEO love stories, or thrilling supernatural fantasy adventures, PiRead has it all—with a vast library of amazing stories right at your fingertips and constant updates. Why do readers love PiRead? 1. Eye-care mode & personalized settings — Customize fonts, themes, and night mode for the perfect reading experience, anytime, anywhere. 2. Massive library + daily updates — Fresh stories every day; say goodbye to running out of things to read! 3. Earn rewards — Complete fun tasks to earn rewards and unlock exciting premium chapters. 4. Original masterpieces — Immerse yourself in stories by talented authors, featuring unique plots, deep emotions, and unexpected twists. 5. Daily updates — Ongoing serials that keep you hooked and on the edge of your seat. PiRead is more than just an app; it’s your personal paradise for romance and storytelling. Don't hesitate—start your next amazing reading journey right now. Download now and dive into an addictive reading adventure! For copyright-related questions or feedback, please contact us at: wentantech@gmail.com Privacy Policy: https://wentantech.com/privacy.html PiRead Membership Subscription Agreement: https://wentantech.com/membership.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PiRead at 61% against BingeRead's 0%. PiRead also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (257 vs 3). BingeRead's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. BingeRead sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PiRead has 257 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 61% of PiRead's.
BingeRead ships an update weekly, PiRead every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BingeRead | PiRead |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (3 ratings) | 4.3 (257 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 60.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 257 — better |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Hong Kong Maxtron Technology Limited | HONG KONG LITERARY EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGY LIMITED |
Customer experience
BingeRead
PiRead
Bugs and requests
BingeRead
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
PiRead
Reported bugs
1 issue- Quick reads, most interesting - just overpriced so not worth subscribing
Requested features
1 request- Longer chapters
In-app purchases
BingeRead
- Weekly VIP$6.997 Days
- Weekly VIP$9.997 Days
- Weekly VIP$12.997 Days
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- Weekly VIP$19.997 Days
- Monthly VIP$49.991 Month
- Yearly VIP$199.991 Year
- One-time purchase$2.99
- One-time purchase$4.99
- One-time purchase$6.99
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- One-time purchase$12.99
PiRead
- $14.99 Unlimited Reading/Week$24.997 Days
- Unlimited Reading/2 Months$49.992 Months
- Unlimited Reading/6 Months$99.996 Months
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- Unlimited Reading/Year$199.991 Year
