# BingeRead vs PiRead

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | BingeRead | PiRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bingeread/id6744590602/reviews) | **[4.3 (257 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piread/id6751937545/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **257** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **60.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 78 MB | 77 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) | [HONG KONG LITERARY EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837614049) |

## 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 |


### 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 BingeRead free?

BingeRead 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, BingeRead or PiRead?

PiRead is rated higher. BingeRead averages 4.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while PiRead averages 4.3 from 257 ratings.

### Do BingeRead or PiRead have ads?

BingeRead shows ads; PiRead does not.

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

BingeRead ships an update weekly, and PiRead every 2 months. Most recently, BingeRead was updated on October 16, 2026 and PiRead on October 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.*