# PRY > Interactive narrative exploring a demolition expert's memories and thoughts. (iPhone/iPad app by Tender Claws LLC.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pry/id846195114 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Tender Claws LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/846195117) - Category: Games, Books, Adventure, Word - Price: $2.99 - Rating: 4.70/5 from 33 App Store ratings · 71 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 12+ - Requires: iOS 6.0 · 970 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2014-10-01 - Data updated: 2026-09-08 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pry/id846195114/reviews.md ## What is PRY? Pry is a book to watch and film to touch: a story revealed by opening a character’s eyes, pulling apart his memories and grasping his infinitely scrolling thoughts. Six years ago, James–a demolition expert–returned from the First Gulf War. Explore James’ mind as his vision fails and his past collides with his present. prynovella.com ====== "Everyone interested in the contemporary state or future of literature as a hybrid tactile mediated experience should experience Pry." — Los Angeles Review of Books "The narrative is fragmented, the visuals atmospheric: Charlie Kaufman by way of an acid trip." — LA Weekly ====== **Future of Storytelling Prize** **2015 Independent Games Festival Finalist for Excellence in Narrative** **IndieCade 2015 Digital Selection** **New York Film Festival: Convergence Official Selection** **Slamdance Digital, Interactive and Gaming Official Selection** **19th Japan Media Arts Festival Jury Selection** **Winner of the Robert Coover Award** **Winner New Media Writing Prize** **FWA Mobile Award** ====== PRY runs on iPad 2 and newer, iPhone 4s and newer, and iPod Touch 5th Gen. Small text optimized for iPhone 5 and above. **Epilepsy Warning: project contains moments of flashing text and strobing imagery. Reduced flashing mode available in PRY settings.** ## Key features - Explore fragmented memories - Interactive narrative experience - Character's thoughts and vision - Visual and textual storytelling - Psychological exploration ## Chart rankings - #187 in Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store) - #12 in Top Paid · Word (US App Store) ## What do users think of PRY? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 💡 Innovative storytelling techniques - ✨ Unique and immersive experience - 🎨 Beautiful and artistic design - 🧠 Thought-provoking and engaging content - 👍 Intuitive and smooth interface - 🚀 Pushing boundaries of interactive narrative - 🌟 High quality production - 💖 Emotionally resonant and moving - 🤔 Encourages reader intelligence and exploration - 💯 Masterful use of media integration **Cons** - ❓ Confusing and difficult to follow - ⏳ Incomplete story/lack of content - 💸 Perceived as expensive for the content - 🐌 Slow pacing - 😵 Disjointed chapters/narrative - 🤷‍♀️ Not for everyone/requires patience **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes repeatedly - Videos loop at the end - App doesn't always pick up where it left off - Sound issues (no sound) **Most requested features** - More content/chapters - Clearer narrative progression - Fix looping videos - Explanation for red diamond collection ## Recent user reviews (10 of 71) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pry/id846195114/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Seeds of Tender Claws’ Future *2022-03-29* Remarkable piece. I’ve been a fan of Tender Claws since VVR on Google Daydream and loved every virtual reality experience they’ve made since then; I find their work playful and delightfully weird, though never so abstract that it lacks a human core. It was fascinating to dive into PRY and see certain themes and mechanics found in their later work peeking out in the context of my iPhone. For example, what in VVR becomes worlds within worlds through removing a chain of VR headsets here becomes pinching in and out through time, space, text, and memories. PRY tackles more serious subject matter than their later work, but just as successful within its own established rubric: is this a story that could only be properly told and understood in this format? Absolutely yes-- I’m particularly struck by the empathy generated through various media forms as different states of first-personness. If I had to give PRY critique, it would be that I love the sense of the relentless passage of time even when there are multiple simultaneous narratives, and it feels like cheating when videos loop at the end. I’d prefer them to always blur out, as some moments do. Also just an element of confusion: I can’t figure out why the Appendix lists the total number of red diamonds I’ve collected-- I thought maybe new content gets added to the appendix as I collect more red diamonds, but that doesn’t seem to be the case unless I’m misunderstanding how to access the full appendix (I’m scrolling and pinching). To conclude, no one explores interactive narratives quite like Tender Claws, and PRY is a wonderful exploration of internalness through the various affordances of a touchscreen interface. Highly recommend. ### 4/5 — Interesting way of storytelling *2019-04-03, version 2.0* The app is great, it uses a way of storytelling that mixes text, images and video. Is it meant to have sound tough? I cannot hear anything, and no its not the volume turned off. ### 5/5 — Tremendously interesting experiment *2017-01-08* This is a tremendously interesting experiment in storytelling. Some rough edges, but a ton of good ideas. ### 5/5 — Brilliant *2017-01-07* Those hungry for alternative storytelling techniques will appreciate (if not love) the clever interaction design this app doles out. ### 5/5 — Evocative *2016-10-15, version 2.0* Evocative, a bird's eye view into an awake dream. Navigating by the seat of your pants. It's great ride. ### 5/5 — Amazing *2016-09-03* This app is a pure accomplishment in design by balancing publishing with digital new media and film / it's an incredible story and a remarkable experience! ### 5/5 — Pry!!!! *2016-08-23* This app is incredibly detailed. I love that the reader transposes their position and is made an active member of the story and how it progresses in a way that is incredible unique. Just so very cool. ### 5/5 — Unique storytelling at its best! *2016-08-03* Almost loved this as much as HerStory. Great look at a new way to tell a story. ### 5/5 — Stunning, innovative, moving game *2016-07-08, version 2.0* A unique and immersive storytelling experience. Incredibly high quality in all aspects of production. The tactility of the game navigation is inspired and the content is sensitive, probing and wisely inconclusive. The depth of content and potential approaches to that content is staggering. Can't rate highly enough. Excited to see what the studio does next. ### 4/5 — Too short but great *2016-06-20* The story is great, the interface is amazing. It is just too short! ## Frequently asked questions about PRY ### What is PRY? PRY is an interactive narrative experience that allows users to explore the fragmented memories and thoughts of a demolition expert returning from the First Gulf War. It blends visual elements with text to create a unique storytelling medium. ### What are the key features of PRY? Key features include delving into a character's memories and thoughts, experiencing a fragmented narrative, and engaging with a story that combines visual and textual elements. It's designed as a 'book to watch and film to touch'. ### How much does PRY cost? Based on the provided information, PRY is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, indicating a one-time purchase model. ### What devices is PRY compatible with? PRY runs on iPad 2 and newer, iPhone 4s and newer, and iPod Touch 5th Gen. Small text is optimized for iPhone 5 and above. ### Is there a warning for users with epilepsy? Yes, the project contains moments of flashing text and strobing imagery. A reduced flashing mode is available within the app's settings to accommodate users sensitive to such visual effects. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.0 — 2016-06-09 This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. PRY Part 2: This release includes the final chapters and conclusion of PRY. ### 1.1.0 — 2015-01-07 *Part 1 of PRY and new appendix now available on iPhone 4s or newer! *Landscape reading mode *text color options ### 1.0.2 — 2014-11-25 New Chapter: an appendix to the project fills in with James's memories infinitely scrolling in any direction as you read through the experience. ### 1.0.1 — 2014-10-18 Restart chapter button now works from all states. Fixed miscellaneous chapter 3 audio bugs. Improved chapter resume functionality. ### 1.0 — 2014-10-01 No release notes. ## Apps similar to PRY | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Dope Wars - Hustle to Win](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dope-wars-hustle-to-win/id6756274615) | — | Free | Games | | [Siglota](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/siglota/id6615065722) | 4.2 (5) | Free | Games | | [Letler: Daily Word Game](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/letler-daily-word-game/id6670159055) | 4.8 (5) | Free | Games | | [Call-of-Fate](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/call-of-fate/id6478996409) | 3.7 (17) | Free | Games | | [Necrozone](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/necrozone/id1589972655) | 4.8 (60) | Free | Games | | [Crossword Chef: Mini to Mega](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-chef-mini-to-mega/id6504644427) | 4.8 (99) | Free | Games | ## More apps by Tender Claws LLC - [Wide Ocean Big Jacket](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wide-ocean-big-jacket/id1490297858) All apps by Tender Claws LLC: https://appshunter.io/developer/846195117 --- *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 2026-09-08.*