# TypeStory vs Story

The clearest difference is rating: Story at 5.0 against TypeStory's 4.5. Story also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). TypeStory's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (3K vs 2). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. TypeStory sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Story sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Story holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TypeStory has 3K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

TypeStory ships an update every 2 months, Story weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TypeStory | Story |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typestory/id1516658354/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/story-maker/id6615064736/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 62.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matteo D'Ignazio](https://appshunter.io/developer/634863524) | [炜腾 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1749544018) |

## What reviewers say

### TypeStory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typestory/id1516658354)

This app helps you craft stories by organizing characters, dialogues, and scenes. Create interactive narratives with music synchronization and customizable character elements. Unlock full potential with a PRO upgrade.

**Highlights:** Character creation and reuse, Multiple scene types (chat, title, quote), Music synchronization for lyric videos, Interactive story playback, Character aliases and avatar customization

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TypeStory PRO | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Realistic texting experience
- 🎨 Ability to customize characters
- 🧠 Helps with creative writing
- 🤑 Affordable one-time purchase
- ✨ Versatile and fun to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free features
- 💸 Paywall for more messages and projects
- 🔢 Restrictive message and project limits
- 🌐 Only available in English

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when switching between scenes
- Deleted stories cannot be recovered

**Requested features**

- Add video support
- Increase free message and project limits
- Implement multiple language options
- Allow customization of chat bubble colors


### Story

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/story-maker/id6615064736)

Create your own unique adventures with this interactive story game. Make choices that shape your narrative across fantasy, sci-fi, mystery, romance, and historical settings. Your stories are saved locally for privacy.

**Highlights:** Personalized storytelling experience, User-driven choice mechanics, Diverse story genres (Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Mystery, Romance, Historical), Unique storylines generated per player, Secure local data storage, Interactive text-based gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 99 points | $1.19 | one-time |
| 199 points | $2.39 | one-time |
| 299 points | $3.69 | one-time |
| 399 points | $4.69 | one-time |
| 599 points | $5.59 | one-time |
| 799 points | $7.59 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TypeStory free?

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

### Is Story free?

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

### Which has better reviews, TypeStory or Story?

Story is rated higher. TypeStory averages 4.5 out of 5 from 3K ratings, while Story averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do TypeStory or Story have ads?

Story shows ads; TypeStory does not.

### Which is updated more often, TypeStory or Story?

TypeStory ships an update every 2 months, and Story weekly. Most recently, TypeStory was updated on November 7, 2026 and Story on November 4, 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.*