# Ashentale - AI Story RPG — Unfiltered AI Game Master

> AI-powered interactive fiction RPG with customizable worlds and unfiltered storytelling. (iPhone/iPad app by victor bodinaud.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ashentale-ai-story-rpg/id6759525114 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [victor bodinaud](https://appshunter.io/developer/1765115385)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Role Playing, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.30/5 from 4 App Store ratings · 2 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-03-05
- Data updated: 2026-09-04
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ashentale-ai-story-rpg/id6759525114/reviews.md

## What is Ashentale?

A dragon stirs beneath a forgotten kingdom. A stranger knocks at your door during a snowstorm. A signal flickers from a ship that vanished ten years ago.

What happens next is up to you.

Ashentale is an interactive fiction app powered by an AI Storyteller that narrates your adventure, reacts to your choices, and builds a living story, all running on your iPhone.

SHAPE THE STORY YOUR WAY
Every message you send changes the narrative through three distinct modes:
· Action: describe what your character does and watch the world react
· Talk: speak as your character in dialogue with NPCs
· Story: narrate world events as a co-author alongside the AI

SPARK A WORLD FROM ONE SENTENCE
Describe a world in a single line and your Storyteller writes the rest: the setting, your character, the cast of NPCs, and the opening scene. Adjust anything you like, then start playing. It takes seconds, and it runs entirely on your device.

CRAFT EVERY DETAIL YOURSELF
Prefer full control? Design a universe by hand, create your character with a unique backstory, and populate your world with NPCs who have their own personalities, secrets, and agendas. Every scenario you build is yours.

EXPLORE THE STORE
Browse a growing collection of scenario packs across dark fantasy, sci-fi, romance, survival, fairy tales, and mythology. Each pack features fully authored scenarios with detailed characters, conflicting NPCs, and unique narrative rules. Ready to play in one tap.

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
No account. No cloud. No tracking. No ads. Your AI runs entirely on your device. Nothing is ever sent anywhere. Download a model once and play offline forever. Your stories are yours alone.

CHOOSE YOUR AI
Three AI models to match your playstyle:
· Scribe (1B): fast responses, perfect for quick sessions
· Bard (3B): balanced quality and speed
· Archmage (8B): our most powerful Storyteller for deep, immersive storytelling

For the full experience we recommend iPhone 15 Pro or newer (8GB RAM), the devices that can run Archmage, our most powerful Storyteller. Ashentale also plays on earlier iPhones with the lighter Scribe and Bard models, so you can still enjoy the adventure without the top-tier Storyteller. AI models range from 500 MB to 5 GB.

Privacy Policy: https://ashentale.github.io/privacy-policy
Terms of Use: https://ashentale.github.io/terms-of-service

## Key features

- AI Game Master narration
- Choice-driven narrative
- Custom world creation
- Character backstory design
- NPC personality crafting
- Offline AI model play
- Multiple AI model options

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited (Yearly) | $17.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Wizard of Oz | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sworn | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Witch's Price | $1.99 | one-time |
| Next Door | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crimson | $1.99 | one-time |
| Drift | $1.99 | one-time |
| Signal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Snowbound | $1.99 | one-time |
| Adrift | $1.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ashentale-ai-story-rpg/id6759525114/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Yearly Unlimited Plan Worth It

*2026-08-18*

I've been using the Ashentale iOS app daily, and after spending enough time with the free version, l upgraded to the yearly Unlimited plan. For the way I use the app, Unlimited completely transforms the experience.
Ashentale is one of the few mobile story-creation apps that's actually powerful enough to build long, connected stories across different universes. The biggest strength is that everything runs directly on my device - no cloud processing, no censorship, and no filters blocking what I want to write. Because of that, it feels more like a personal Al storyteller than a typical mobile app. I mix characters from Diablo, GTA, anime, and whatever else I'm in the mood for, and the Al keeps the story consistent even when I switch settings or genres. The Unlimited plan is what makes this possible.
Before upgrading, I would hit usage caps at the worst times, usually right when a story was getting good.
With Unlimited, I can write as long as I want without worrying about interruptions. For $17.99 a year, it's cheaper than most mobile RPGs, and I get far more creative freedom out of it.
Ashentale does use a lot of power, and I've learned to be careful with it before work.
Since the app is doing real on-device processing, the battery drain makes sense.
As long as I'm mindful of when I use it, the performance is worth it. Overall, the yearly Unlimited plan is the best choice if you use Ashentale heavily. It unlocks the app's full potential, removes all limits, and lets you build long, detailed stories without interruptions. If you enjoy cross-universe storytelling, character interactions, or having an Al that doesn't censor your creativity, Ashentale is one of the strongest options on ios - and the Unlimited plan is absolutely worth it.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for this, it really means a lot. Hearing that Ashentale is giving you the freedom to build the kind of stories you want is exactly what we're hoping for. Thanks for being part of it.

### 4/5 — Great app, huge power usage

*2026-08-02*

I think the app is great. The stories it writes are nice. A little glitchy got regenerated responses but overall very good and quality stories made from prompts. The only thing I’d want added is voices. I would love for the stories to be voiced if possible. Preferable with a voice generator instead of just a selection of generic robotic voices.  But that’s just a suggestion. 

The only nitpick is how much power it uses. Whenever I use it on my iPhone 17 Pro, the phone heats up very quickly and it makes the entire phone lag really bad. Similar to the lag from Low Battery Mode but it actually will close and crash other apps at times. Games specifically will force close if I open this app and go back.

**Developer response:** Thanks so much for the detailed feedback, and for the 4 stars! Really glad you're enjoying the stories.

Voice narration is actually something we're looking into right now, and a real generated voice instead of the usual robotic TTS options is exactly what we'd want too. Can't promise a timeline yet but it's on our radar.

On the heat and lag: the app runs the AI model directly on your phone instead of sending it to a server, which is what lets it work offline and keeps your prompts private. That's also why it can get pretty intensive on the processor, especially with longer stories. We're working on optimizing it, but some of that load is just the cost of doing it on-device rather than in the cloud.

Also, if you ever run into small issues like that regeneration glitch, don't hesitate to use the "Contact Us" button in the app and send us some details, screenshots if you have them help a lot too. Since we don't track any usage data, that's really the only way we find out about these things, so it makes a real difference.

Thanks again, feedback like this really helps us figure out what to build next.

## Frequently asked questions about Ashentale

### What kind of stories can I create with Ashentale?

Ashentale allows you to create stories across various genres including dark fantasy, sci-fi, romance, survival, fairy tales, and mythology. The AI Game Master adapts to your choices, enabling you to take your story in any direction you desire.

### Does Ashentale require an internet connection to play?

No, Ashentale is designed for offline play. Once you download an AI model, it runs entirely on your device, allowing you to play your stories without an internet connection.

### What are the device requirements for Ashentale?

Ashentale requires an iPhone 15 Pro or newer with 8GB of RAM. The AI models themselves range in size from 500 MB to 5 GB.

### How does Ashentale handle user privacy?

Ashentale prioritizes privacy with no tracking, no cloud storage, and no account required. Your AI runs entirely on your device, ensuring nothing is ever sent anywhere.

### Can I customize the AI's storytelling style in Ashentale?

Yes, Ashentale offers three AI models: Scribe (1B) for fast responses, Bard (3B) for balanced quality and speed, and Archmage (8B) for deep, immersive storytelling. You can choose the AI that best matches your playstyle.

### What is the age rating for Ashentale?

Ashentale has an age rating of 17+, reflecting its unfiltered nature and potential for mature themes in storytelling.

### How often is Ashentale updated?

The app was last updated on April 13, 2026, indicating a recent update. The latest version is 1.3.0.

### What are the subscription options for Ashentale?

Ashentale offers an 'Unlimited (Yearly)' subscription plan for $17.99 per year, providing access to its full features on an annual basis.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.1 — 2026-08-19

- Fixed a crash that could close the app just as a story was starting up.
- Your story no longer stalls on an empty reply. Your Storyteller takes the turn again, and if it still comes up empty, you get a Try Again that works.

### 2.1.0 — 2026-08-11

Reliability update.

- Your Storyteller now wakes up on its own. If your device freed up memory while you were away, just send your next message and the story continues. No more restarting the app.
- Fixed a problem where the story could stop responding for good if you switched apps while it was writing, leaving Retry stuck in a loop.
- Leaving the app mid-reply now stops cleanly and keeps the text written so far.
- Storytellers no longer go missing. An interrupted download or update leaves the one you already have untouched.
- Your latest turn is saved the moment it arrives, so it cannot be lost if the app closes unexpectedly.
- Long sessions now ask less of your device, and Low Power Mode is respected.
- Clearer wording throughout, and a real explanation when the store cannot load.

### 2.0.0 — 2026-07-16

Ashentale 2.0 - a beautiful new chapter.

Our biggest update yet: a top-to-bottom redesign, a faster way to create worlds, and our most powerful Storyteller now free for everyone.

- A stunning redesign: A fresh, immersive look across the whole app, from onboarding and your home worlds to the store, world creation, and settings. Cleaner, warmer, easier to lose yourself in.
- Spark a world from one sentence: Describe a world in a single line and your Storyteller writes the rest, the setting, your character, the full cast, and the opening scene. In seconds, right on your device.
- Archmage is now free: Our most powerful Storyteller is unlocked for everyone, on every supported device.
- Pick up where you left off: Your latest adventure is now one tap from home.
- Downloads that keep going: Models download in the background while you keep playing, with a heads-up before using cellular and automatic recovery if a download is interrupted.
- Smoother storytelling: Responses now finish their sentences instead of cutting off, with steadier scrolling as the story unfolds.
- New plans: Unlimited (yearly) and Creator (one-time) unlock unlimited world creation and every scenario pack.

### 1.3.0 — 2026-04-13

Archmage reborn. Smarter NPCs. Longer sessions that stay on track.

- Archmage upgraded: Rebuilt on a more powerful base model for richer storytelling
- Living NPCs: Characters now speak, react, tease, and take initiative on their own
- Better memory: Your Game Master stays coherent over long sessions instead of losing the thread
- Faster responses: Improved caching for quicker replies when continuing or regenerating
- More devices supported: Optimized AI models run on a wider range of iPhones
- Bug fixes: Fixed crash on model load, fixed Continue repeating itself, fixed partial responses showing as errors

### 1.2.0 — 2026-03-24

8 new scenario packs. A redesigned chat. Your story, your way.

- 16 new scenarios across dark fantasy, sci-fi, romance, survival, and fairy tales. From vampire estates to generation ships to Norse mythology
- Narrative layout: The chat now reads like a novel, not a chatbot, immersive, full-width text with genre-colored accents
- Genre theming: Each pack brings its own atmosphere.
- Trope tags: Browse scenarios by your favorite tropes.
- Redesigned store

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