Comparison

Aurora vs StoryPop

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Aurora

Easily create aesthetic social media stories and posts in minutes. Offers instant template creation, photo and video editing with film emulations, and a vast library of design elements like stickers, backgrounds, and fonts.

Highlights
  • Instant story creation with one-tap templates
  • Photo and video editing with film emulations
  • Diverse design library with stickers and backgrounds
  • Handcrafted templates for social media
  • Customizable text with various fonts
  • Realistic overlays for enhanced designs
Features
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We created Aurora to make it really simple to create stories with soul. Aurora is the simplest design tool that allows anyone to create aesthetic social media stories and posts - what used to take an hour on your laptop will now just take a few minutes anywhere you are. We believe the joy of design should never be only for those who can afford to pay. That is why half of Aurora will always be free. > Freely design layouts Create any design or layout that you can imagine in Aurora, you can even save them for later. > Aurora Instant Create stories in one-tap - Simply select your photos and Aurora will automatically insert them into all possible templates, all you have to do is choose your favorite and share! > Aurora Studio Edit Photo and Video with handcrafted film emulations, allowing you to age your content for a nostalgic vibe. Just some of the design possibilities with Aurora: - Moodboards - Collages - Social Media Stories - Social Media Posts - Wallpapers - And so much more Aurora is a celebration of your memories. Frame the memory, join the club. We publish only the best designs that we come up with. And yes, half of the app will always be free as we know that not everyone can afford to pay for premium features. We want all of you to be able to express your most authentic selves through design, regardless of money or if you’re a paying or free user. Feel good about your stories! A diverse design library filled with realistic textures • Stickers: Pins and tape, text backgrounds, paper tears, abstract art, butterflies, silhouettes, flowers, basic shapes, darkroom doodles and much more. • Backgrounds: Walls, Paper, Marble, Water, Retro Gradients, Abstract Art and more. • Text: A collection of handpicked fonts because typography matters. From Serif, Sans Serif, Handwritten, Typewriters, Monospaced and more. • Overlays: Elevate your designs with realistic overlays that include Shadows, Light, Dust & Grain. Templates: Easily create beautiful content for social with over 300+ handcrafted templates. Start with an editable template in Canvas when you’re feeling creative or get a beautiful looking design quickly with our Gallery templates. "Sharing stories should be stress-free." We are the stories we tell. No one is you, that’s your power. The stories we share are uniquely beautiful because only we were a part of it. So tell your stories, because no one else can, Let your memories unfold into beautiful designs with Aurora. Love, Two Fellow Humans from Aurora Join us on our journey at @theauroraclub on Instagram, or dm us about anything. “Being our messy, imperfect, authentic selves helps create a space where others feel safe to be themselves too. Your vulnerability can be a gift to others.” @b.oakman ------------------------------ We love hearing your ideas, thoughts & feedback. Email us at hello@theauroraclub.com or DM us on Instagram at @theauroraclub. ------------------------------ About The Aurora Club Show some love by joining The Aurora Club. Being a member gives you access to the entire app. It goes a long way towards the development of Aurora. · Simplest way to create stories with soul · Access to all new design library updates · Cancel anytime After the one month free trial, this subscription will automatically auto-renew each year. Or if you choose a monthly subscription, your billing will start immediately and auto-renew each month. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless cancelled within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. If you subscribe before a free trial ends, the remainder of the trial period will be forfeited. You can manage and cancel your subscription by going to your account settings in the App Store. Privacy Policy: https://theauroraclub.com/privacy Terms of Use: https://theauroraclub.com/terms

About

StoryPop

Create unique and eye-catching social media stories with a vast library of templates, stickers, and backgrounds. Personalize your content with collages and easily share your creations across multiple platforms.

Highlights
  • 300+ Instagram templates
  • 100+ FREE templates
  • 600+ unique stickers
  • 100+ backgrounds
  • Collage creation
  • Weekly template updates
Features
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Set the mood of your instagram and snapchot stories with unique templates. 300+ instagram templates with 100 + FREE templates with new templates being added weekly so you can create as many insta ready stories that align with your personal style for social media. [Stickers] You can add unique stickers from our 600+ stickers collection to create the perfect story that fits your aesthetic including Grunge, retro, vintage, scrapbook, celestial, artsy, digital, cute , quotes, and many more [Backgrounds] Choose from over 100 backgrounds to personalize your stories and create endless combinations including textures, nature, paper, water-colour, and many more [Collage] Bring your stories to life whether it is an individual story, you want to double it up, or create a collage with more than 2 pictures or videos. Easily upload pictures and videos from your phones gallery, select a template, export the image or video and share it on whichever platform you want to tell your story on, (instagram, snapchat, twitter, facebook, Tumblr) Save time and make your stories pop by exploring all of the creative possibilities Thanks for using StoryPop to create beautiful stories. If you have feedback for us please email us at storypopofficial@gmail.com Ps. We would love to feature you on our official Instagram account, just mention us @storypopofficial and we will take it from there. [Contact Information] Email: storypopofficial@gmail.com Instagram: storypopofficial [Our Subscription] The StoryPop subscription is $2.49 USD a month. As a subscriber you get: - Unlimited access to premium templates - Unlimited access to backgrounds - Unlimited access to hand crafted stickers The app is updated weekly/monthly to bring its users with the most relevant and fresh content. The subscription auto renews at the end of each month unless cancelled 24 hours in advance.
The subscription fee is charged to you at your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Settings after purchase. We love your feedback! Feel free to reach us at storypopofficial@gmail.com or shoot us a DM on Instagram (@storypopofficial). Privacy Policy: https://storypop.photo.blog/storypop-privacy-policy/ Terms of Service: https://storypop.photo.blog/storypop-terms-of-use/

Screenshots

Aurora4 screens
StoryPop4 screens

Verdict

The call

Aurora and StoryPop both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 97% of StoryPop's written reviews are positive against 55% of Aurora's. StoryPop also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Aurora sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and StoryPop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Aurora against 4.7 for StoryPop. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 133 and 161 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 55% of Aurora's written reviews are positive against 97% of StoryPop's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Aurora ships an update every 3 weeks, StoryPop every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Aurora versus StoryPop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuroraStoryPop
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (133 ratings)4.7 (161 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.0% of reviews97.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings133161 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size281 MB263 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFeels Like Aurora Pte. Ltd.Sarosh Mirza

Customer experience

Aurora

All ratings133 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive55.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative32.5%

StoryPop

All ratings161 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative2.5%
Written reviews201 reviews
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.5%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Aurora

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Access3 Days trial$3.997 Days
  • Aurora Club Monthly Membership$9.991 Month
  • Aurora Club Yearly Membership3 Days trial$59.991 Year
One-time7
  • Field Notes Series One$1.99
  • Analog Series One$1.99
  • Editorial Series One$1.99
Show 4 more
  • Film Series Two$1.99
  • Field Notes Series Two$1.99
  • Instant Series Two$1.99
  • Paper Series One$1.99
2 purchases

StoryPop

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Unlimited Access$2.491 Month
  • Yearly Unlimited Access$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Aurora free?
Aurora is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StoryPop free?
StoryPop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Aurora or StoryPop?
StoryPop is rated higher. Aurora averages 4.7 out of 5 from 133 ratings, while StoryPop averages 4.7 from 161 ratings.
Do Aurora or StoryPop have ads?
Neither Aurora nor StoryPop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Aurora or StoryPop?
Aurora ships an update every 3 weeks, and StoryPop every 2 weeks. Most recently, Aurora was updated on September 22, 2026 and StoryPop on September 22, 2026.

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