Comparison

Encountrs vs uStory

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

Head to head
About

Encountrs

Experience thrilling interactive stories where you make choices that shape the narrative. Roleplay as various characters in exciting scenarios, uncovering hidden media and multiple endings. Participate in weekly events and win unique rewards.

Highlights
  • Choose your own adventure stories
  • Roleplay as different characters
  • Unlock exclusive photos and videos
  • Experience multiple story endings
  • Customize narrative experience
  • Participate in weekly events
  • Win unique rewards
Features
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Ever wanted to experience a day in someone else’s shoes? Now’s your chance! Encountrs allows you to live vicariously through a variety of characters in all kinds of circumstances! Unlock a universe of thrilling “choose your own adventure” stories in the palm of your hand. Our FREE interactive narratives are designed specifically for your phone, allowing you to roleplay as various characters caught up in scary & steamy scenarios. YOU take control of each story, making fateful decisions along the way that can uncover hidden media, rewards, and endings. Every story has multiple outcomes, so be true to yourself... and choose wisely ;) - Become your character & control your destiny - Unlock exclusive photos, videos and texts - Experience multiple endings for each story - Customize your narrative experience - Participate in FREE weekly events - Win unique rewards & unlock exclusive content just for playing! SUBSCRIPTIONS: – You can subscribe for unlimited access to Encountrs content - Subscriptions will auto-renew every month - Monthly subscriptions will be charged at $9.99/month* - You'll be able to access unlimited episodes for the duration of your subscription – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period - Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase - No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period *Prices are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Matrix" determines is the equivalent subscription price in $USD By using Encountrs, you agree to our Terms of Use (https://mammoth.la/terms) and Privacy Policy (https://mammoth.la/privacy)

About

uStory

Create and read interactive stories where your choices shape the narrative. Utilize AI to write branching storylines and explore endless worlds across various genres. Publish your own creations and experience unique, evolving reading sessions.

Highlights
  • AI-assisted story creation
  • Branching narratives with AI continuations
  • Multiple story genres
  • Personalized reading experiences
  • Publish user-created stories
  • Unique, evolving story sessions
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uStory – Write the Story, Make the Choices Every choice leads to a new story. Whether you're a reader or a writer, uStory puts the power in your hands. Dive into thrilling adventures, romantic journeys, mysterious puzzles, or intense drama. Now you can do more than just read — you can create with the power of AI. NEW: AI-POWERED STORY CREATION Let your imagination flow. Write the first page and choices — and let AI take it from there. Every reader makes different choices, and the story continues in real time, generated by AI. * Start your story: Write the first scene and define the initial choices. * Add details: Title, summary, genre, background, cover photo, and language. * Publish it: Readers interact with your story and shape their own paths. * AI writes the next page and options based on each reader’s decisions. * No two paths are the same. Every reader gets a unique, dynamic experience. What You’ll Find on uStory: Interactive Stories Choose your path in every chapter. Genres include adventure, romance, mystery, fantasy, horror, and more. Romantic Storylines Fall in love, flirt, and build deep connections with emotional characters in immersive love stories. Choices That Matter Your decisions shape the storyline and determine how it ends. You’re in full control. Create Your Own Story Become a creator! Team up with AI to build your own branching story and share it with the uStory community. Endless Worlds to Explore From magical lands to emotional dramas, explore stories across countless genres — or create your own universe. Features: * AI-assisted interactive story creation * Branching narratives with real-time AI-generated continuations * Romance, mystery, fantasy, drama, and more * Personalized reading experiences based on your choices * Publish your own stories and reach new readers * Every story session is unique and evolving uStory brings stories to life — written by you, shaped by your choices, and powered by AI. Are you ready to choose your path and begin your story? By downloading uStory, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. Privacy Policy: https://ustory.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Encountrs4 screens
uStory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: uStory at 4.3 against Encountrs's 3.7. uStory also leads on ads (none vs shown). Encountrs's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Encountrs sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and uStory sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

uStory holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 67% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Encountrs ships an update every 2 weeks, uStory every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Encountrs versus uStory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEncountrsuStory
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (12 ratings)4.3 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB190 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperScience Mobile, LLCKenan Kurt

Customer experience

Encountrs

All ratings12 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral8.3%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

uStory

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Encountrs

Subscriptions1
  • Encountrs Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
One-time4
  • Pack of Gems2 variants$0.99
  • Pile of Gems$4.99
  • Bag of Gems$24.99
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  • Vault of Gems$99.99
12 purchases

uStory

Subscriptions2
  • Weekly3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Yearly3 Days trial$69.991 Year
One-time10
  • 10 uMoney$0.99
  • 80 uMoney$0.99
  • 25 uMoney$1.99
Show 7 more
  • 50 uMoney$3.99
  • 500 uMoney$4.99
  • 100 uMoney$7.99
  • 1200 uMoney$9.99
  • 2500 uMoney$19.99
  • 6500 uMoney$49.99
  • 14000 uMoney$99.99

Questions

Is Encountrs free?
Encountrs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is uStory free?
uStory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Encountrs or uStory?
uStory is rated higher. Encountrs averages 3.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while uStory averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.
Do Encountrs or uStory have ads?
Encountrs shows ads; uStory does not.
Which is updated more often, Encountrs or uStory?
Encountrs ships an update every 2 weeks, and uStory every 2 months. Most recently, Encountrs was updated on October 24, 2026 and uStory on October 24, 2026.

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