# RillStory vs PiRead

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | RillStory | PiRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (443 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rillstory/id6745937356/reviews)** | [4.3 (264 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piread/id6751937545/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **443** | 264 |
| Positive reviews | 32.4% of reviews | **60.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 95 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [CANTREE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780736765) | [HONG KONG LITERARY EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837614049) |

## 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 |


### 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 RillStory free?

RillStory 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, RillStory or PiRead?

RillStory is rated higher. RillStory averages 4.5 out of 5 from 443 ratings, while PiRead averages 4.3 from 264 ratings.

### Do RillStory or PiRead have ads?

Neither RillStory nor PiRead shows ads.

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

RillStory ships an update every 3 weeks, and PiRead every 2 months. Most recently, RillStory was updated on November 8, 2026 and PiRead on November 8, 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.*