# Encountrs vs uStory

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Encountrs | uStory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encountrs/id1529499465/reviews) | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ustory-interactive-stories/id1590472788/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 106 MB | 190 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Science Mobile, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/969791636) | [Kenan Kurt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590472790) |

## What reviewers say

### Encountrs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/encountrs/id1529499465)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Encountrs Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Pack of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $24.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Gems | $99.99 | one-time |


### uStory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ustory-interactive-stories/id1590472788)

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Yearly | $69.99 | per year |
| 10 uMoney | $0.99 | one-time |
| 80 uMoney | $0.99 | one-time |
| 25 uMoney | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 uMoney | $3.99 | one-time |
| 500 uMoney | $4.99 | one-time |
| 100 uMoney | $7.99 | one-time |
| 1200 uMoney | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2500 uMoney | $19.99 | one-time |
| 6500 uMoney | $49.99 | one-time |
| 14000 uMoney | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*