# Storylabs vs Dreaming

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dreaming at 81% against Storylabs's 0%. Dreaming also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (230 vs 2). Storylabs's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Storylabs sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Dreaming sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dreaming holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dreaming has 230 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Storylabs's written reviews are positive against 81% of Dreaming's.

Storylabs ships an update every 6 days, Dreaming every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Storylabs | Dreaming |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storylabs/id1402463929/reviews) | **[4.8 (230 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dreaming-language-learning/id6453332575/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **230** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **81.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [AARON STEPHENS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1149477929) | [Dreaming Languages, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1699277217) |

## What reviewers say

### Storylabs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storylabs/id1402463929)

Engage with illustrated, interactive stories designed by teachers to help you master new languages. Practice with flashcards and games, and connect with others to tell your own stories. Build fluency through fun, acquisition-focused learning.

**Highlights:** Illustrated interactive stories, Text-to-speech reader, Flashcards, Learning games, Connect with native speakers, User-generated stories

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Girl (Korean) | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Short Girl | $0.99 | one-time |
| What Kind of Juice? | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Girl Wants Hot Chocolate | $0.99 | one-time |
| Basquetbolista Le Da un Perro | $0.99 | one-time |
| La Mujer y el Perro Pequeño | $1.99 | one-time |
| The Legend of La Llorona | $1.99 | one-time |
| La Chica Nueva | $4.99 | one-time |
| The New Girl | $4.99 | one-time |
| Xóchitl's Tears | $7.99 | one-time |


### Dreaming

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dreaming-language-learning/id6453332575)

This app teaches languages through comprehensible input, using videos you can understand from the start. It focuses on natural language exposure without vocabulary lists or grammar drills, making learning intuitive.

**Highlights:** Comprehensible input method, Video-based learning, Natural language exposure, No vocabulary lists, No grammar drills, Content for all levels

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Double | $14.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Storylabs free?

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

### Is Dreaming free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Storylabs or Dreaming?

Dreaming is rated higher. Storylabs averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Dreaming averages 4.8 from 230 ratings.

### Do Storylabs or Dreaming have ads?

Neither Storylabs nor Dreaming shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Storylabs or Dreaming?

Storylabs ships an update every 6 days, and Dreaming every 10 days. Most recently, Storylabs was updated on October 12, 2026 and Dreaming on October 22, 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.*