# Tappytoon Comics & Novels vs pipeRead

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: pipeRead at none against Tappytoon Comics & Novels's 10. pipeRead also leads on ads (none vs shown). Tappytoon Comics & Novels's advantage is chart position (#21 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tappytoon Comics & Novels sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. pipeRead asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tappytoon Comics & Novels | pipeRead |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tappytoon-comics-and-novels/id985615352/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 65.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#21** | — |
| Size | 117 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Contents First](https://appshunter.io/developer/804634083) | [Murat Levent](https://appshunter.io/developer/1892899126) |

## What reviewers say

### Tappytoon Comics & Novels

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tappytoon-comics-and-novels/id985615352)

**Currently charting:** #21 Top Grossing · Book, #89 Top Free · Book (US App Store)

Access a vast library of original manhwa, manga, and webtoons from top creators. Explore popular action, fantasy, romance, and BL titles, with new chapters released daily. Read in HD and support artists by unlocking chapters with points or a membership.

**Highlights:** Original manhwa, manga, and webtoons, Time Till Free (TTF) chapters, HD reading mode, Exclusive deals, Tappytoon Club Membership, Unlock chapters with points, Subscription notifications

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Club Membership  Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| 1400 points | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Points | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3900 points | $4.99 | one-time |
| 3900 Points | $4.99 | one-time |
| 7800 points | $9.99 | one-time |
| 8800 points  Sale | $9.99 | one-time |
| 8000 Points | $9.99 | one-time |
| 16500 points | $19.99 | one-time |
| 17000 Points | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use app
- 📚 Great selection of stories
- 🎨 High-quality artwork and translations
- 💰 Ability to support creators
- 🕰️ Daily free chapter unlocks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive to continue reading stories
- 🤖 Inconsistent ad rewards system
- 🔒 Lack of integration between app and website
- 🕰️ Long wait times for new chapters
- 🤔 Confusing points/tokens system

**Reported bugs**

- Ads not loading or not rewarding points
- Chapters not unlocking properly after payment
- Frequent app crashes or freezes

**Requested features**

- Offline reading mode
- Loyalty program or daily login rewards
- Ability to purchase full series at discounted price
- Improved ad system for earning free points
- Better integration between app and website


### pipeRead

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/piperead/id6762099064)

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tappytoon Comics & Novels free?

Tappytoon Comics & Novels is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is pipeRead free?

pipeRead is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Tappytoon Comics & Novels or pipeRead have ads?

Tappytoon Comics & Novels shows ads; pipeRead does not.

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