# MeChat vs Flames Stories

The clearest difference is ratings volume: MeChat at 98K against Flames Stories's 24. MeChat also leads on chart position (#188 vs unranked). Flames Stories's advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 58%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MeChat sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Flames Stories sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MeChat holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MeChat has 98K ratings behind it against 24, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 58% of MeChat's written reviews are positive against 76% of Flames Stories's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MeChat | Flames Stories |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (98K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mechat-interactive-stories/id1536157979/reviews)** | [4.4 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flames-stories/id6445916906/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **98K** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 57.9% of reviews | **75.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#188** | — |
| Size | 279 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [PlayMe Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1518626487) | [ELATE GAMES Kft.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1866964028) |

## What reviewers say

### MeChat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mechat-interactive-stories/id1536157979)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Grossing · Simulation (US App Store)

Embark on interactive adventures where your decisions shape the narrative and character relationships. Explore diverse stories, from drama to sci-fi, and uncover hidden secrets. Engage with characters through dialogue, emojis, and even voice messages.

**Highlights:** Interactive story choices, Multiple character archetypes, Branching narrative paths, Emoji reactions, Voice message feature, Hidden secrets

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription 9.99 | $9.99 | per month |
| Tiny pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Handful of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive Character | $1.99 | one-time |
| Exclusive Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack of Gems | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 One of the top visual romance novel games
- 🎨 Great art style and character designs
- 🔍 Diverse and interesting characters
- 💰 Fair system for earning free gems
- 🕰️ Frequent updates with new content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💎 Expensive gem prices for key features
- 🤖 AI matches have gender bias
- 🔇 Lack of background music or sound effects
- 🔁 Repetitive character stories and matches
- 🤔 Confusing or inconsistent dialogue options

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and loading issues
- Inability to unmatch AI characters
- Disappearing promo code functionality
- Inconsistent gem rewards from ads

**Requested features**

- More character customization options
- Ability to select character pronouns
- Option to replay completed dates
- Increased gem rewards for completing tasks
- Mini-games to earn additional gems


### Flames Stories

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flames-stories/id6445916906)

Engage in interactive visual novels where your choices determine the story's direction and your character's appearance. Explore diverse genres like romance, fantasy, and thrillers with multiple endings.

**Highlights:** Interactive visual novel gameplay, Character customization (hairstyles, outfits), Branching story routes, Multiple endings, Diverse genres (romance, fantasy, thriller), New content added regularly

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Candles 1 | $0.89 | one-time |
| Crystals 300 | $1.39 | one-time |
| Candles 3 | $2.69 | one-time |
| Crystals 700 | $3.69 | one-time |
| Soul Flame 1 | $6.00 | one-time |
| Crystals 1500 | $7.19 | one-time |
| "Starter" Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Crystals 3000 | $13.49 | one-time |
| Candles 20 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Candles 30 | $16.00 | one-time |
| Crystals 5000 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Soul Flame 3 | $17.99 | one-time |
| Candles 30 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Soul Flame 5 | $26.49 | one-time |
| Soul Flame 10 | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MeChat free?

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

### Is Flames Stories free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MeChat or Flames Stories?

MeChat is rated higher. MeChat averages 4.6 out of 5 from 98K ratings, while Flames Stories averages 4.4 from 24 ratings.

### Do MeChat or Flames Stories have ads?

Both MeChat and Flames Stories show ads.

### Which is updated more often, MeChat or Flames Stories?

MeChat ships an update every 3 weeks, and Flames Stories every 3 weeks. Most recently, MeChat was updated on October 29, 2026 and Flames Stories 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.*