# Left on Read: Texting Stories — Interactive Chat Stories > Interactive texting stories where your replies drive the narrative and character reactions. (iPhone/iPad app by Kushal Mittal.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/left-on-read-texting-stories/id6790522603 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Kushal Mittal](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788474013) - Category: Entertainment, Books - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 3.80/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 7 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 17+ - Requires: iOS 18.0 · 13 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2026-07-22 - Data updated: 2026-09-09 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/left-on-read-texting-stories/id6790522603/reviews.md ## What is Left on Read? Short stories told entirely through text messages. And you're the one texting back. A stranger next door heard your call end badly and has a bottle. Your ex is parked outside with your key still on the ring. Your best friend's fiancé is texting you at 1am, four days before the wedding. A locksmith says he changed your locks today. You didn't call one. You've seen chat stories before. They have billions of views, and in every single one, all you could do was watch. Not this one. Every story here is a real text thread that starts on its own, like a chat you weren't meant to see. Then the keyboard is yours. Type anything. They answer you, in their own voice, and they remember what you said. HOW IT WORKS • Stories text you first, at the hour they would • A few messages in, you take over: type anything or tap a reply • Characters flirt, push, lie, and react to YOUR words • The whole conversation decides how it ends WHAT'S WAITING (WITH LEFT ON READ PLUS) • Someone new texts you every day, across romance, thriller, horror, mystery, drama and comedy • The ones who shouldn't be texting you: the ex, the trainer, the plus one, the wrong number that wasn't • Group chats where everyone is typing at once • Phone calls that interrupt the thread when texting isn't enough • Three endings each, and their read on you afterwards • Tell us who you are and who texts you; the stories cast themselves THE DAILY (WITH LEFT ON READ PLUS) One short story every day. It expires at midnight. Finish it and your streak grows. Miss it and the chain breaks. FREE TO TRY, SUBSCRIPTION FOR EVERYTHING ELSE Left on Read is free to download and includes an interactive story to play. Every reply is written live, just for you. That is what the subscription pays for. The full story library, every ending, and the Daily require a Left on Read Plus auto-renewable subscription: $4.99/week, or $39.99/year. Prices may vary by region. Payment is charged to your Apple Account; subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel anytime in Settings. Rated 16+. Anything can be implied. Nothing is described. They're typing. Don't leave them on read. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://leftonread.vercel.app/privacy.html Support: https://leftonread.vercel.app/support.html ## Key features - Stories unfold as text conversations - Characters react to your typed replies - Choices influence story endings - Unlockable content and genres - Daily expiring stories - Phone call interruptions ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Plus Yearly | $39.99 | per year | | Plus Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days | ## Recent user reviews (7 of 7) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/left-on-read-texting-stories/id6790522603/reviews.md ### 2/5 — . *2026-09-07* i know it's good but i can't play cuz im not paying. i just needa find one that dont have me pay ### 1/5 — Needs a subscription to do everything *2026-09-06* Can you pls pls pls not make me make a subscription to do everything on this app pls and I’m rating it one star bc of it so once you change it il put is to 5 stars ### 5/5 — finally one where YOU text *2026-09-06* I've played Choices and Episode for years and the whole time you're just picking option A or B. Here you literally type whatever you want and the character answers YOU. Please add more horror stories, the window one ruined my sleep in the best way. ### 5/5 — wasn't expecting the photos *2026-09-06* Downloaded this after seeing it on tiktok, expected another tap through chat story thing. Then a character sent me an actual photo mid conversation to prove where she was and I gasped on the train. It reacts to what you type, the endings depend on the whole conversation, and one character genuinely left me on read for 20 real minutes because I was being annoying. Deserved honestly. ### 5/5 — Very good, two requests *2026-09-04* Genuinely impressive writing and the texting feels real (typing bubbles, read receipts, the whole thing). Two things: let us replay endings we missed more easily, I know there are three per story and I keep getting the same one. And more stories where the love interest is a guy texting a guy would be appreciated. Otherwise this is the best of these apps by a distance and I've tried them all. ### 5/5 — Fun *2026-09-03* Great stories. The ex one is worth it alone. ### 2/5 — MONEY? *2026-08-22* This app would be so much better if you didn’t have to pay to play! **Developer response:** Totally get it. The thing is, the conversations aren't pre-written - the characters respond live to what you type, which is why no two people get the same story, and it's also what costs us money on every message. That's the whole reason for the subscription. The yearly plan has a 3-day free trial, so you can find out if it's your thing before paying anything. Thanks for trying it! ## Frequently asked questions about Left on Read ### What is Left on Read? Left on Read is an app that presents stories as interactive text conversations. You can type replies and make choices that affect how the story unfolds and which ending you reach. ### How does Left on Read work? Stories begin as if you've stumbled upon a chat. After a few messages, you take control, typing your own responses or selecting from provided replies. Characters remember your input and react accordingly. ### What kind of stories are available in Left on Read? The app offers a variety of genres including romance, horror, thrillers, drama, mystery, and comedy. Some stories also feature group chats and phone calls for a more immersive experience. ### Is Left on Read free to play? Left on Read is free to download and includes one interactive story to try. Access to the full library, all endings, and the daily expiring story requires a subscription. ### What are the subscription options for Left on Read Plus? Left on Read Plus offers a weekly subscription for $4.99 or a yearly subscription for $39.99. Prices may vary by region. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. ### Can I cancel my Left on Read Plus subscription? Yes, you can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your device's Settings. Ensure cancellation occurs at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends to avoid further charges. ### Does Left on Read have ads? Yes, the app contains advertisements. These ads are part of the free experience, and a subscription is required to access content without ads and unlock additional features. ### What is the age rating for Left on Read? Left on Read is rated 12+ by Apple, indicating it is suitable for users aged 12 and older. This rating is based on content that may include mild language or thematic elements. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.2 — 2026-09-03 Someone new texts you every day now. Characters remember you between stories, send photos, step away and come back in real time, and some of them will even leave YOU on read. Plus a smoother start and a cleaner look throughout. ### 2.1 — 2026-08-28 Forty conversations, rewritten to be the ones you screenshot. New: Room 412, Still Have Your Key, Your Jacket, Form Check and Don't Tell Her. Tell us who texts you and the stories cast themselves. Your last message now decides how every story ends. ### 2.0 — 2026-08-18 A fresh new look and a smoother experience throughout. Plus bug fixes and improvements. ### 1.0.1 — 2026-08-05 Now on iPhones running iOS 18 and later, so a lot more people can play. Your library is also a shelf now: stories line up like cases at the video store. Pull one out, the lid swings open, and the conversation starts. Replies come through faster and smoother, too. ### 1.0 — 2026-07-22 No release notes. ## More apps by Kushal Mittal - [Gita Mode: Reduce Screen Time](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gita-mode-reduce-screen-time/id6789272211) - [Om: Bhagavad Gita & Kundli](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/om-bhagavad-gita-and-kundli/id6789967136) - [HMU: hit me up](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hmu-hit-me-up/id6791641373) All apps by Kushal Mittal: https://appshunter.io/developer/6788474013 ## Related topics [texting games story](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/texting-games-story) · [read text story](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/read-text-story) · [text story choice](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/text-story-choice) · [romance stories text](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/romance-stories-text) · [text games story](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/text-games-story) · [fun story games](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/fun-story-games) · [read stories text](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/read-stories-text) · [texting stories](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/texting-stories) · [interactive games texting](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/interactive-games-texting) · [text story chioces](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/text-story-chioces) · [interactive stories text](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/interactive-stories-text) · [gapsec stories](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/gapsec-stories) · [story phones](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/story-phones) · [my story texting](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/my-story-texting) · [free texting app story](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/free-texting-app-story) · [free texting app stories](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/free-texting-app-stories) · [bungo tales](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/bungo-tales) · [texting app game](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/texting-app-game) · [texting games scarry](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/texting-games-scarry) · [interactive stories mystery](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/interactive-stories-mystery) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-09-09.*