# PiRead vs LemoRead

PiRead and LemoRead both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 60% of PiRead's written reviews are positive against 39% of LemoRead's. LemoRead's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PiRead sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per 7 days and LemoRead sells 10 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 PiRead against 4.2 for LemoRead. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 259 and 117 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of PiRead's written reviews are positive against 39% of LemoRead's.

PiRead ships an update every 2 months, LemoRead monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PiRead | LemoRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (259 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piread/id6751937545/reviews)** | [4.2 (117 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lemoread/id6754311947/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **259** | 117 |
| Positive reviews | **60.4% of reviews** | 38.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 77 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [HONG KONG LITERARY EXPLORATION TECHNOLOGY LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1837614049) | [Hong Kong Wenlan Technology Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819869988) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### LemoRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lemoread/id6754311947)

Immerse yourself in a world of passionate werewolf and vampire romances, featuring powerful heroes and irresistible soulmate bonds. Enjoy daily fresh chapters, personalized reading options, and a curated selection of compelling supernatural stories.

**Highlights:** Daily fresh chapters, Werewolf and vampire romance stories, Personalized reading experience, Curated editor-approved content, Adjustable fonts and night mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| 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 |
| 500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3000 Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Coins | $49.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PiRead free?

PiRead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is LemoRead free?

LemoRead is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PiRead or LemoRead?

PiRead is rated higher. PiRead averages 4.3 out of 5 from 259 ratings, while LemoRead averages 4.2 from 117 ratings.

### Do PiRead or LemoRead have ads?

Neither PiRead nor LemoRead shows ads.

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

PiRead ships an update every 2 months, and LemoRead monthly. Most recently, PiRead was updated on October 28, 2026 and LemoRead on October 22, 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.*