# TaleReader vs PiRead

The clearest difference is chart position: TaleReader at #177 against PiRead's unranked. TaleReader also leads on ratings volume (726 vs 226). PiRead's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TaleReader 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for TaleReader against 4.2 for PiRead. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 726 and 226 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of TaleReader's written reviews are positive against 60% of PiRead's.

TaleReader ships an update every 2 months, PiRead every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TaleReader | PiRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (726 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talereader/id6749569604/reviews)** | [4.2 (226 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piread/id6751937545/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **726** | 226 |
| Positive reviews | 56.4% of reviews | **60.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#177** | — |
| Size | 70 MB | 78 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SUNWIN ENTERTAINMENT LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724187777) | [HONG KONG LITERARY EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837614049) |

## What reviewers say

### TaleReader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talereader/id6749569604)

**Currently charting:** #177 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Dive into a universe of supernatural and scandalous romance novels. Explore stories of werewolves, vampires, and billionaires with daily new chapters and exclusive content. Personalize your reading experience and connect with a community of fellow romance enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Daily new chapters, Original exclusive stories, Customizable reading experience, Smart recommendations, Community features

**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 VIP/6 Months | $99.99 | per 6 months |
| Unlimited Reading VIP/Year | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good books
- 🤩 Interesting stories
- 🕰️ Short and simple plots

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Subscription issues
- 💸 Too many popups

**Reported bugs**

- Recurring charges after cancellation

**Requested features**

- Buy coins instead of subscription
- Less intrusive monetization


### 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 TaleReader free?

TaleReader 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, TaleReader or PiRead?

TaleReader is rated higher. TaleReader averages 4.3 out of 5 from 726 ratings, while PiRead averages 4.2 from 226 ratings.

### Do TaleReader or PiRead have ads?

Neither TaleReader nor PiRead shows ads.

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

TaleReader ships an update every 2 months, and PiRead every 5 weeks. Most recently, TaleReader was updated on September 23, 2026 and PiRead on September 21, 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.*