Comparison

Staread vs Book Eater

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

Head to head
About

Staread

Discover an extensive library of stories across popular genres like Billionaire, Werewolf, and LGBTQ+. Enjoy an immersive reading experience with customizable display options and support for authors worldwide. Upgrade for unlimited access and an ad-free environment.

Highlights
  • Vast library of diverse genres
  • Customizable reading experience
  • Author support and publishing platform
  • Premium subscription for unlimited access
  • Weekly new book additions
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Staread brings you endless stories. Dive in and feel every twist, every heartbreak, every happy ending. All Genres, One App Billionaire, Werewolf, Mafia, LGBTQ+,Urban, CEO, Paranormal—whatever you’re craving, you’ll discover it here. Thousands of titles, endless possibilities. Immersive Moments With adjustable display options, you can lose yourself in your favorite novels and enjoy a perfect reading experience anytime, anywhere. For Readers, By Authors Behind every story is a passionate writer. Staread is proud to support talented authors worldwide, giving them a platform to share their creativity and connect with readers. If you’re an aspiring author, you can join our writer project, publish your work, and reach readers across the world. Premium Experience at Your Fingertips While you can explore Staread for free, upgrading to Staread Premium unlocks the full experience: Unlimited access to exclusive chapters Ad-free, immersive reading environment Constantly updated library with brand-new books added every week No more annoying coin-per-chapter unlocking — just binge without limits With Staread Premium, every moment of your reading becomes seamless and unlimited. Subscription Agreement Payment: The purchase will be charged to your Apple Store account. Renewal: Subscriptions renew automatically 24 hours before expiration. Cancel: You can cancel at any time at least 24 hours before renewal. Manage: Subscriptions can be managed in your account settings. Privacy Policy: https://page.stareadapp.com/site/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://page.stareadapp.com/site/user-agreement

About

Book Eater

Features
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Book Eater is a companion reading diary that helps turn reading and book logging into a habit. Every time you finish a book, feed your dog, leave a rating and your thoughts, and build your own personal library. ■ Log the Books You Read · Search for books by title or author and add them to your library · Rate books in 0.5-star increments and leave anything from a short comment to a detailed review · Choose the date you finished each book so you can look back on your reading anytime ■ Take Care of Your Dog · Finish a book to feed your dog and fill up its hunger meter · If you don’t read within your chosen reading cycle (1–12 weeks), your dog will get hungry and eventually fall asleep · Even while your dog is asleep, you can continue logging your reading as usual · If you’d like your dog to join you again, you can wake it up through an In-App Purchase ■ Read with Friends · Share an invite code to connect with your real-life friends · See what your friends are reading and check out their thoughts in the Friends tab ■ Korean & English · Book Eater supports both Korean and English · Switch to your preferred language anytime in the app settings ■ Book Eater Is Great For · Keeping track of the books you’ve finished · Going beyond star ratings and writing down even a few thoughts about what you’ve read · Staying loosely connected with friends and motivating each other to read · Building a consistent reading habit with a cute dog by your side Get started easily with your email or Apple account.

Screenshots

Staread4 screens
Book Eater4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Book Eater at every 4 days against Staread's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Staread sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Book Eater sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Staread ships an update every 2 weeks, Book Eater every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Staread versus Book Eater: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStareadBook Eater
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews39.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB65 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperJIN FAN TECHNOLOGY CO.LIMITEDBoyoung Kim

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Staread

Subscriptions10
  • Weekly VIP$6.997 Days
  • Weekly VIP$9.997 Days
  • Weekly Pack7 Days trial$14.997 Days
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  • Weekly VIP7 Days trial$14.997 Days
  • Weekly VIP$14.997 Days
  • Weekly VIP2 variants$19.997 Days
  • Weekly VIP7 Days trial2 variants$19.997 Days
  • Weekly VIP107 Days trial$24.997 Days
  • Weekly VIP7 Days trial$24.997 Days
  • Yearly VIP$99.991 Year
1 purchases

Book Eater

One-time1
  • Revive Dog$0.99

Questions

Is Staread free?
Staread is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Book Eater free?
Book Eater is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Staread or Book Eater have ads?
Both Staread and Book Eater show ads.
Which is updated more often, Staread or Book Eater?
Staread ships an update every 2 weeks, and Book Eater every 4 days. Most recently, Staread was updated on October 31, 2026 and Book Eater on October 25, 2026.

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