# Fictif vs Forbidden Fruit

The clearest difference is rating: Forbidden Fruit at 4.4 against Fictif's 4.1. Forbidden Fruit also leads on iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). Fictif's advantage is review sentiment (61% vs 44%) and ratings volume (1.1K vs 167). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fictif sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Forbidden Fruit sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Forbidden Fruit holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Fictif has 1.1K ratings behind it against 167, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 61% of Fictif's written reviews are positive against 44% of Forbidden Fruit's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Fictif ships an update every 3 weeks, Forbidden Fruit every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fictif | Forbidden Fruit |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fictif-interactive-romance/id1446520261/reviews) | **[4.4 (167 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forbidden-fruit-romance-games/id1583725931/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 167 |
| Positive reviews | **60.8% of reviews** | 43.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 143 MB | 287 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Dorian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439394609) | [Artem Gnilitsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583725933) |

## What reviewers say

### Fictif

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fictif-interactive-romance/id1446520261)

Engage in interactive visual novels where your choices shape romantic storylines. Explore diverse genres, customize your character, and pursue multiple romance options. Experience unique art and immersive narratives.

**Highlights:** Interactive visual novels, Choose your own story, Inclusive character options, Multiple romance partners, Diverse genres and realities, Original artwork

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hourglass Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Star Bundle 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Star Bundle 1+ | $1.99 | one-time |
| First Time Star Bundle 1+ | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stars and Hourglasses Bundle 1 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Star Bundle 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Star Bundle 2+ | $4.99 | one-time |
| First Time Star Bundle 2+ | $4.99 | one-time |
| Star Bundle 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Star Bundle 4 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging stories
- 🎨 Beautiful art styles
- 🎶 Wonderful soundtracks
- 🌈 Inclusive character representation
- 💕 Compelling romance options

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⭐ Difficult to earn in-game currency (stars)
- ⏰ Slow release of new chapters/stories
- 🔁 Inability to replay specific chapters
- 🙄 Forced romantic choices
- 🤔 Inconsistent character gender representation

**Reported bugs**

- App freezing/crashing issues
- Ads not working properly
- Incorrect character pronouns used

**Requested features**

- Add more ways to earn stars (e.g. daily login bonuses, mini-games)
- Allow replaying of individual chapters
- Improve pacing and release schedule of new content
- Offer true character customization options
- Ensure consistent gender representation in stories


### Forbidden Fruit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forbidden-fruit-romance-games/id1583725931)

Engage in interactive romantic stories with branching narratives. Customize your character, make impactful choices, and develop relationships with diverse characters across various genres. Your decisions shape the outcome of your love story.

**Highlights:** Interactive romantic stories, Branching narratives, Character customization, Multiple genres, Relationship development, Consequential choices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A few pages | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Handful of apples | $4.99 | one-time |
| Book | $7.99 | one-time |
| Apple salad | $9.99 | one-time |
| Library | $14.99 | one-time |
| Apple harvest | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fictif free?

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

### Is Forbidden Fruit free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fictif or Forbidden Fruit?

Forbidden Fruit is rated higher. Fictif averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Forbidden Fruit averages 4.4 from 167 ratings.

### Do Fictif or Forbidden Fruit have ads?

Both Fictif and Forbidden Fruit show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fictif or Forbidden Fruit?

Fictif ships an update every 3 weeks, and Forbidden Fruit every 2 weeks. Most recently, Fictif was updated on November 2, 2026 and Forbidden Fruit 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.*