# Jonaxx Stories vs Inkspired

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Jonaxx Stories at none against Inkspired's 13. Jonaxx Stories also leads on review sentiment (81% vs 51%) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 3 weeks). Inkspired's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Inkspired sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Jonaxx Stories asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Jonaxx Stories against 4.7 for Inkspired. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 486 and 615 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Jonaxx Stories's written reviews are positive against 51% of Inkspired's.

Jonaxx Stories ships an update every 11 days, Inkspired every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jonaxx Stories | Inkspired |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (486 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jonaxx-stories/id1513864111/reviews) | **[4.7 (615 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkspired/id1543546501/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 486 | **615** |
| Positive reviews | **80.9% of reviews** | 51.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 132 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Paule Cyrusse See](https://appshunter.io/developer/1513864110) | [Galo Vargas](https://appshunter.io/developer/720516228) |

## What reviewers say

### Jonaxx Stories

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jonaxx-stories/id1513864111)

Read free stories from a popular Filipino author. Discover new works, engage with chapters through comments, and connect with a community of fans. This app is dedicated to the author's published and online stories.

**Highlights:** Read free stories, Discover new works, Comment on chapters, Fan community, Author's published works

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 User-friendly app
- 🚀 Organized stories
- 💜 Supports author's work
- 🎉 Free access to stories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🕰️ Slow loading times
- 🤔 Login/sign-up issues
- 📵 Problematic ads

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to load comments
- Bookmarks/highlights not saving properly
- Notifications not working
- Incompatibility with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Offline reading mode
- Bookmark/highlight sync across devices
- Subscription for ad-free experience


### Inkspired

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkspired/id1543546501)

Discover, read, and write creative stories and book series for free. Connect with authors, save stories for offline access, and publish your own novels or microfictions. Participate in writing contests and manage your content with ease.

**Highlights:** Read thousands of stories for free, Offline reading and saving, Write and publish novels/microfictions, Engage with readers and authors, Participate in writing contests, Multilingual support

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly CHF | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Plus Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Plus Monthly CHF | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Plus Monthly EUR | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Plus Monthly GBP | $21.99 | per month |
| Premium PRO Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Premium PRO Monthly CHF | $29.99 | per month |
| Premium Annually | $80.00 | per year |
| Premium Annually CHF | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium Plus Annually CHF | $199.99 | per year |
| Premium Plus Annually | $199.99 | per year |
| Premium PRO Annually CHF | $299.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Diverse genre recognition and support
- ✍️ Easy-to-use writing and publishing platform
- 🎯 Supportive and engaged community
- 💰 Monetization opportunities for writers
- 🌍 Multilingual user base and content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- ⚠️ White screen and loading errors
- 🔄 Bookmark/reading position not saved properly
- ⏱️ Slow performance and lag
- 🔐 Login and authentication issues

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on startup and during use
- White/blank screen appearing frequently
- Reading position not saved between sessions
- Login failures and session timeouts
- Category selection dropdown not working

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Auto-save functionality
- Spell checker and grammar correction
- Comment system on stories
- Better profile customization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jonaxx Stories free?

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

### Is Inkspired free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Jonaxx Stories or Inkspired?

Inkspired is rated higher. Jonaxx Stories averages 4.7 out of 5 from 486 ratings, while Inkspired averages 4.7 from 615 ratings.

### Do Jonaxx Stories or Inkspired have ads?

Jonaxx Stories shows ads; Inkspired does not.

### Which is updated more often, Jonaxx Stories or Inkspired?

Jonaxx Stories ships an update every 11 days, and Inkspired every 3 weeks. Most recently, Jonaxx Stories was updated on October 22, 2026 and Inkspired on October 25, 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.*