# Hosted Games vs MeChat

The clearest difference is ratings volume: MeChat at 98K against Hosted Games's 956. MeChat also leads on chart position (#88 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). Hosted Games's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 58%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Hosted Games sells 33 one-off in-app purchases and MeChat sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Hosted Games against 4.6 for MeChat. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MeChat has 98K ratings behind it against 956, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Hosted Games's written reviews are positive against 58% of MeChat's.

Hosted Games ships an update every 10 days, MeChat every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Hosted Games | MeChat |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (956 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hosted-games/id1302297731/reviews)** | [4.6 (98K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mechat-interactive-stories/id1536157979/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 956 | **98K** |
| Positive reviews | **77.4% of reviews** | 57.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#88** |
| Size | 94 MB | 279 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Hosted Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/482415564) | [PlayMe Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518626487) |

## What reviewers say

### Hosted Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hosted-games/id1302297731)

Explore a vast library of text-based interactive novels where your choices shape the narrative. Engage in diverse genres from horror and fantasy to romance and sci-fi, all powered by your imagination. Create your own stories using a simple scripting language.

**Highlights:** Vast library of interactive novels, Text-based storytelling, Choice-driven narratives, Multiple genres available, Create your own games, ChoiceScript programming language

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

**In-app purchases (33)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dragon of Steelthorne | $2.99 | one-time |
| Side Stories 21-30 | $2.99 | one-time |
| First Bull Run | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tokyo Wizard | $2.99 | one-time |
| It Takes Three to Tango | $3.99 | one-time |
| Divine Ascension | $4.99 | one-time |
| Samurai of Hyuga | $4.99 | one-time |
| Keeper's Vigil | $5.99 | one-time |
| World War II Armored Recon | $5.99 | one-time |
| Life as a Lich | $5.99 | one-time |
| Velocity: The Race Begins | $6.99 | one-time |
| Keeper of the Sun and Moon | $6.99 | one-time |
| Samurai of Hyuga Book 6 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Fallen Hero: Rebirth | $6.99 | one-time |
| Hero or Villain: Genesis | $6.99 | one-time |
| A Kiss from Death | $6.99 | one-time |
| Kitsune | $6.99 | one-time |
| Whiskey-Four | $6.99 | one-time |
| Wayhaven Chronicles: Book One | $7.99 | one-time |
| The Soul Stone War | $7.99 | one-time |
| Leas: City of the Sun | $7.99 | one-time |
| The People's House | $7.99 | one-time |
| Scales of Justice | $7.99 | one-time |
| Tale of Two Cranes | $8.99 | one-time |
| Breach: The Archangel Job | $8.99 | one-time |
| Wayhaven Chronicles: Book Two | $8.99 | one-time |
| Saturnine | $8.99 | one-time |
| The Golden Rose: Book One | $11.99 | one-time |
| Diaspora | $11.99 | one-time |
| Wayhaven Chronicles Three | $11.99 | one-time |
| Fallen Hero: Retribution | $11.99 | one-time |
| An Unexpectedly Green Journey | $11.99 | one-time |
| Fields of Asphodel | $11.99 | one-time |


### MeChat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mechat-interactive-stories/id1536157979)

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Grossing · Simulation (US App Store)

Embark on interactive adventures where your decisions shape the narrative and character relationships. Explore diverse stories, from drama to sci-fi, and uncover hidden secrets. Engage with characters through dialogue, emojis, and even voice messages.

**Highlights:** Interactive story choices, Multiple character archetypes, Branching narrative paths, Emoji reactions, Voice message feature, Hidden secrets

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription 9.99 | $9.99 | per month |
| Tiny pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive Character | $1.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 One of the top visual romance novel games
- 🎨 Great art style and character designs
- 🔍 Diverse and interesting characters
- 💰 Fair system for earning free gems
- 🕰️ Frequent updates with new content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💎 Expensive gem prices for key features
- 🤖 AI matches have gender bias
- 🔇 Lack of background music or sound effects
- 🔁 Repetitive character stories and matches
- 🤔 Confusing or inconsistent dialogue options

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and loading issues
- Inability to unmatch AI characters
- Disappearing promo code functionality
- Inconsistent gem rewards from ads

**Requested features**

- More character customization options
- Ability to select character pronouns
- Option to replay completed dates
- Increased gem rewards for completing tasks
- Mini-games to earn additional gems


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Hosted Games free?

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

### Is MeChat free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Hosted Games or MeChat?

Hosted Games is rated higher. Hosted Games averages 4.7 out of 5 from 956 ratings, while MeChat averages 4.6 from 98K ratings.

### Do Hosted Games or MeChat have ads?

Both Hosted Games and MeChat show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Hosted Games or MeChat?

Hosted Games ships an update every 10 days, and MeChat every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hosted Games was updated on September 23, 2026 and MeChat on September 24, 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.*