# ShemarooMe vs InPlay

The clearest difference is rating: InPlay at 4.5 against ShemarooMe's 2.4. InPlay also leads on ratings volume (404 vs 114). ShemarooMe's advantage is review sentiment (43% vs 27%) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShemarooMe sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and InPlay sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

InPlay holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 114 and 404 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 43% of ShemarooMe's written reviews are positive against 27% of InPlay's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ShemarooMe ships an update every 5 weeks, InPlay every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShemarooMe | InPlay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (114 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shemaroome/id1439041310/reviews) | **[4.5 (404 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inplay-interactive-stories/id6773279322/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 114 | **404** |
| Positive reviews | **42.8% of reviews** | 27.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 103 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/645471850) | [Vicoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797900075) |

## What reviewers say

### ShemarooMe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shemaroome/id1439041310)

Access a vast library of award-winning Pan Indian stories across multiple languages. Stream Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, and Punjabi content, including movies, web series, and comedy shows. Enjoy dedicated sections for kids, spirituality, and Islamic content.

**Highlights:** Multi-language content library, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, Punjabi stories, Bollywood blockbusters, Comedy shows and movies, Kids' content and nursery rhymes, Spiritual and Islamic content

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Telugu Plan Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| Premium Plan Quarterly | $12.99 | per 3 months |
| Premium Plan Annual | $34.99 | per year |
| Gujarati Plan Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Premium Telugu Plan Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Movie Rental | $0.99 | one-time |
| Movie Rental Tier 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Movie Rental US | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Excellent customer service
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🎥 Great content collection
- 🔍 Helpful search options
- 📥 Easy downloads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔒 Login and subscription issues
- 🎥 Lack of video controls
- 🖥️ Compatibility issues with TVs and devices
- 💰 Expensive subscription

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes and crashes
- Login problems
- Subscription issues
- Compatibility problems with TVs and devices

**Requested features**

- Full-screen mode
- Improved video player controls
- Chromecast and smart TV support
- Offline viewing option


### InPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inplay-interactive-stories/id6773279322)

Engage with compelling drama and shape your own narrative through impactful choices. Build relationships with characters and influence the story's direction in this immersive interactive experience.

**Highlights:** High-quality drama resources, Deep interactive experience, Choice-driven storylines, Immersive gameplay, Character relationship building

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Weekly Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Monthly  Plan1 | $19.99 | per month |
| VIP Monthly Plan2 | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro plan-monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| ultra plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro plan-yearly | $149.99 | per year |
| 0.99 USD Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1.99 USD Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2.99 USD Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| 4.99 USD Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| 9.99 USD Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| 14.99 USD Package | $14.99 | one-time |
| 19.99 USD Package | $19.99 | one-time |
| 29.99 USD Package | $29.99 | one-time |
| 49.99 USD Package | $49.99 | one-time |
| 99.99 USD Package | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShemarooMe free?

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

### Is InPlay free?

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

### Which has better reviews, ShemarooMe or InPlay?

InPlay is rated higher. ShemarooMe averages 2.4 out of 5 from 114 ratings, while InPlay averages 4.5 from 404 ratings.

### Do ShemarooMe or InPlay have ads?

Neither ShemarooMe nor InPlay shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShemarooMe or InPlay?

ShemarooMe ships an update every 5 weeks, and InPlay every 3 weeks. Most recently, ShemarooMe was updated on October 29, 2026 and InPlay on October 31, 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.*