# iStory for Instagram vs MarinDeck

The clearest difference is rating: iStory for Instagram at 4.4 against MarinDeck's 3.7. iStory for Instagram also leads on ratings volume (2.5K vs 10). MarinDeck's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. iStory for Instagram sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. MarinDeck asks for nothing beyond the download.

iStory for Instagram holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iStory for Instagram has 2.5K ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 22% of iStory for Instagram's written reviews are positive against 44% of MarinDeck's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

iStory for Instagram ships an update every 5 weeks, MarinDeck every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | iStory for Instagram | MarinDeck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (2.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istory-for-instagram/id1441017572/reviews)** | [3.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marindeck/id1558663979/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.5K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 21.8% of reviews | **44.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 29 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Halil Ibrahim YILMAZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/971418957) | [HIROSHI HIROSE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1558663981) |

## What reviewers say

### iStory for Instagram

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/istory-for-instagram/id1441017572)

View Instagram stories from public profiles without logging in. Watch unlimited stories, including highlights, in full size. Manage multiple accounts and enjoy a seamless viewing experience.

**Highlights:** View public stories without login, Watch unlimited stories, View highlighted stories, View stories in full size, View feed in full size, Add limitless accounts

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| iStory Weekly Premium | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| iStory Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| iStory 6 Months Premium | $14.99 | per 6 months |
| iStory Yearly Premium | $24.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Helpful and reliable
- 💡 Convenient and easy to use
- 🚀 Great app for reposting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and technical issues
- 🔒 Security concerns and account hacking
- 📺 Excessive ads even for paid users
- 🔋 App causing battery drain and performance issues

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to view or download stories
- Frequent logout and login issues
- Inability to copy captions from posts
- Incompatibility with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Ability to download Instagram Reels
- Option to view story highlights
- Improvement in login and authentication process
- Fix for iOS 18 compatibility issues


### MarinDeck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/marindeck/id1558663979)

Optimize your social media experience with a customizable layout and intuitive navigation. Enhance your workflow with custom CSS and JavaScript, and personalize your interface with themes. This app streamlines your online interactions for greater efficiency.

**Highlights:** Optimized layout, Easy-to-use side menu, Natural column swipe, Custom CSS/JavaScript, Themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iStory for Instagram free?

iStory for Instagram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MarinDeck free?

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

### Which has better reviews, iStory for Instagram or MarinDeck?

iStory for Instagram is rated higher. iStory for Instagram averages 4.4 out of 5 from 2.5K ratings, while MarinDeck averages 3.7 from 10 ratings.

### Do iStory for Instagram or MarinDeck have ads?

iStory for Instagram shows ads; MarinDeck does not.

### Which is updated more often, iStory for Instagram or MarinDeck?

iStory for Instagram ships an update every 5 weeks, and MarinDeck every 3 weeks. Most recently, iStory for Instagram was updated on November 11, 2026 and MarinDeck on November 3, 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.*