Comparison

PlotFork vs ReadWave

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PlotFork

Discover a vast library of high-quality short romance novels across various genres. Enjoy daily updates, personalized recommendations, and adjustable reading settings for a comfortable, immersive experience. Read anytime, anywhere, even offline.

Highlights
  • Diverse curated content
  • Daily updates
  • Adjustable reading settings
  • Personalized recommendations
  • Offline reading support
Features
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PlotFork provides an immersive reading experience with a wide range of high-quality stories. Explore fiction across genres such as urban drama, family conflicts, emotional tension, personal growth, and suspense. Each story focuses on strong plots and rich character dynamics. Features: Diverse and carefully curated content Daily updates for ongoing series Adjustable reading settings for a comfortable experience Personalized recommendations based on your preferences Offline reading support for any situation PlotFork—Where compelling stories unfold. End User License Agreement (EULA) The End User License Agreement for this app is applicable to Apple's official standard EULA. The complete content can be viewed at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

ReadWave

Immerse yourself in captivating stories with this premium novel reading app. Discover a vast library of serialized and complete fiction across various genres, with personalized recommendations and a comfortable, distraction-free reading experience. Unlock exclusive content through membership.

Highlights
  • Wide collection of novels
  • Smooth reading experience
  • Smart content recommendations
  • Bookmark and history management
  • Regular content updates
  • Exclusive membership content
Features
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ReadWave is a premium novel reading app designed for readers who love immersive storytelling. Whether you enjoy romance, drama, fantasy, suspense, or emotional fiction, ReadWave offers a carefully curated reading experience tailored to your preferences. With ReadWave, you can explore a rich library of serialized novels and complete stories, enjoy smooth and comfortable reading, and unlock exclusive content through membership subscriptions. Key Features: • A wide collection of engaging novels across multiple genres • Smooth and distraction-free reading experience • Smart content recommendations based on reading preferences • Bookmark, reading history, and bookshelf management • Regular content updates with new stories added continuously ReadWave is designed to provide a relaxing and enjoyable reading environment. Whether you read during short breaks or long evenings, ReadWave helps you stay connected to the stories you love. Download ReadWave and start your reading journey today. End User License Agreement (EULA) The End User License Agreement for this app is applicable to Apple's official standard EULA. The complete content can be viewed at: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PlotFork4 screens
ReadWave4 screens

Verdict

The call

PlotFork and ReadWave are too close to call on the numbers: across 9 compared parameters — price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PlotFork sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and ReadWave sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PlotFork against 5.0 for ReadWave. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlotFork ships an update every 9 days, ReadWave weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
PlotFork versus ReadWave: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlotForkReadWave
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB133 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperYiti MediaBitVisual Technology Limited

Customer experience

PlotFork

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

ReadWave

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

PlotFork

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Member$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Members$5.991 Month
  • Yearly Members$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Permanent VIP Access$5.99
3 purchases

ReadWave

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly VIP$1.997 Days
  • Monthly VIP$19.991 Month
  • Yearly VIP$199.991 Year

Questions

Is PlotFork free?
PlotFork is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ReadWave free?
ReadWave is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PlotFork or ReadWave?
PlotFork and ReadWave are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 2 and 2 ratings respectively.
Do PlotFork or ReadWave have ads?
Both PlotFork and ReadWave show ads.
Which is updated more often, PlotFork or ReadWave?
PlotFork ships an update every 9 days, and ReadWave weekly. Most recently, PlotFork was updated on September 15, 2026 and ReadWave on September 13, 2026.

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