# Fictif vs Flames Stories

The clearest difference is rating: Flames Stories at 4.4 against Fictif's 4.1. Flames Stories also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 61%). Fictif's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 23). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fictif sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and Flames Stories sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Flames Stories 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 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Fictif's written reviews are positive against 76% of Flames Stories's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fictif | Flames Stories |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fictif-interactive-romance/id1446520261/reviews) | **[4.4 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flames-stories/id6445916906/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 60.8% of reviews | **75.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 143 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Dorian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1439394609) | [ELATE GAMES Kft.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866964028) |

## 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 (11)**

| 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 |
| Hourglass 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


### Flames Stories

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flames-stories/id6445916906)

Engage in interactive visual novels where your choices determine the story's direction and your character's appearance. Explore diverse genres like romance, fantasy, and thrillers with multiple endings.

**Highlights:** Interactive visual novel gameplay, Character customization (hairstyles, outfits), Branching story routes, Multiple endings, Diverse genres (romance, fantasy, thriller), New content added regularly

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Candles 1 | $0.89 | one-time |
| Crystals 300 | $1.39 | one-time |
| Candles 3 | $2.69 | one-time |
| Crystals 700 | $3.69 | one-time |
| Soul Flame 1 | $6.00 | one-time |
| Crystals 1500 | $7.19 | one-time |
| "Starter" Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Crystals 3000 | $13.49 | one-time |
| Candles 20 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Candles 30 | $16.00 | one-time |
| Crystals 5000 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Soul Flame 3 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Candles 30 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Soul Flame 5 | $26.49 | one-time |
| Soul Flame 10 | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fictif free?

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

### Is Flames Stories free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fictif or Flames Stories?

Flames Stories is rated higher. Fictif averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Flames Stories averages 4.4 from 23 ratings.

### Do Fictif or Flames Stories have ads?

Both Fictif and Flames Stories show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fictif or Flames Stories?

Fictif ships an update every 3 weeks, and Flames Stories every 3 weeks. Most recently, Fictif was updated on October 15, 2026 and Flames Stories on October 18, 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.*