# RillStory vs TaleWave

The clearest difference is rating: RillStory at 4.5 against TaleWave's 3.8. RillStory also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (440 vs 85). TaleWave's advantage is chart position (#197 vs unranked). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RillStory sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 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.

RillStory holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RillStory has 440 ratings behind it against 85, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of RillStory's written reviews are positive against 25% of TaleWave's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | RillStory | TaleWave |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (440 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rillstory/id6745937356/reviews)** | [3.8 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talewave/id6747488082/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **440** | 85 |
| Positive reviews | **32.2% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#197** |
| Size | 95 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [CANTREE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780736765) | [XIAOYAO PTE.LTD.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1821639369) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### TaleWave

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talewave/id6747488082)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

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 RillStory free?

RillStory 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, RillStory or TaleWave?

RillStory is rated higher. RillStory averages 4.5 out of 5 from 440 ratings, while TaleWave averages 3.8 from 85 ratings.

### Do RillStory or TaleWave have ads?

TaleWave shows ads; RillStory does not.

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

RillStory ships an update every 3 weeks, and TaleWave every 3 weeks. Most recently, RillStory was updated on October 28, 2026 and TaleWave on October 28, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*