RillStory vs PiRead
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RillStory
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.
- Daily new chapters
- Exclusive original stories
- Customizable reading experience
- Smart recommendations
- Reader community features
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RillStory: Where Forbidden Love & Dark Desires Come Alive Get lost in addictive stories that will steal your heart—and keep you hooked until the last page. From brooding werewolves and seductive vampires to powerful billionaires and dangerous affairs, RillStory delivers heart-pounding romance, steamy encounters, and twists you’ll never see coming. Why readers can’t get enough: - Daily New Chapters – No more waiting! Fresh, binge-worthy updates keep you on the edge of your seat. - Exclusive, Original Stories – Dive into tales you won’t find anywhere else, crafted by top writers worldwide. - Read Your Way – Customize fonts, themes, and dark mode for the perfect reading experience. - Handpicked Just for You – Discover your next book boyfriend or dark romance obsession with smart recommendations. - Join a Passionate Community – Fangirl over characters, debate theories, and connect with readers who get your obsession. Start Your Free Story Now—Will You Dare to Dive In? Questions? Contact us: cantreedev@gmail.com Your next addiction is just one tap away. Will you resist… or give in?
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 60% against RillStory's 32%. RillStory's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. RillStory sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 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.
RillStory holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 443 and 264 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of RillStory's written reviews are positive against 60% of PiRead's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
RillStory ships an update every 3 weeks, PiRead every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 8, 2026.
| Parameter | RillStory | PiRead |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (443 ratings) — better | 4.3 (264 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 32.4% of reviews | 60.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 443 — better | 264 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 95 MB | 77 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | CANTREE | HONG KONG LITERARY EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGY LIMITED |
Customer experience
RillStory
PiRead
Bugs and requests
RillStory
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
RillStory
- Unlimited Reading VIP/Week$24.997 Days
- Unlimited Reading VIP/2 Months$49.992 Months
- Unlimited Reading VIP/6 Months$99.996 Months
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- Unlimited Reading VIP/Year$199.991 Year
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
