# NoStranger vs Play4

The clearest difference is rating: NoStranger at 4.6 against Play4's 3.0. NoStranger also leads on ratings volume (419 vs 1). Play4's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NoStranger sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Play4 asks for nothing beyond the download.

NoStranger holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NoStranger has 419 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 88% of NoStranger's written reviews are positive against 100% of Play4's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

NoStranger ships an update every 6 months, Play4 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NoStranger | Play4 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (419 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nostranger/id1193014248/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play4/id1592317124/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **419** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 88.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 160 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Black Vein Productions, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1193014247) | [SCS Centro Zaffiria](https://appshunter.io/developer/954603750) |

## What reviewers say

### NoStranger

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nostranger/id1193014248)

Engage in a user-choice-driven narrative where you uncover a stranger's identity, motivations, and secrets. Explore virtual worlds through real-time conversations, searching blogs, social media, and contacting characters to piece together a compelling story.

**Highlights:** User-choice-driven narrative, Real-time conversation, Search blogs and social media, Contact story characters, Immersive virtual world exploration, Believable experience with real websites

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy some Flubbertons | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy some more Flubbertons | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy ALOT of Flubbertons | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Immersive and interactive experience
- 🤔 Thought-provoking storyline
- 🕵️‍♀️ Engaging scavenger hunt-style gameplay
- 🎨 Unique and creative concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Broken links and offline locations
- ⏱️ Frustrating wait times between interactions
- 🤔 Unclear or unsatisfying ending
- 🔍 Lack of in-game feedback/guidance

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent save/progress tracking
- Glitches that reset player choices

**Requested features**

- More content and chapters
- Ability to skip wait times without ads
- Clearer story resolution and explanations


### Play4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play4/id1592317124)

Engage with interactive stories to combat sexist hate speech rooted in stereotypes and gender discrimination. Choose to play as Mary, Zack, or Betty and explore their unique narratives.

**Highlights:** Interactive storytelling, Multiple character perspectives, Combats sexist hate speech, Educational content, Stereotype and discrimination themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NoStranger free?

NoStranger is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Play4 free?

Play4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NoStranger or Play4?

NoStranger is rated higher. NoStranger averages 4.6 out of 5 from 419 ratings, while Play4 averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do NoStranger or Play4 have ads?

Neither NoStranger nor Play4 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NoStranger or Play4?

NoStranger ships an update every 6 months, and Play4 every 2 months. Most recently, NoStranger was updated on October 24, 2026 and Play4 on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*