Comparison

Inkspired vs The Storyteller

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

Head to head
About

Inkspired

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
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Inkspired is a next-generation storytelling platform where readers, creators, and authors come together to discover, create, and share stories across multiple formats — including written stories, audiobooks, video stories, and graphic novels (comics). Explore a new way to experience stories: read them, listen to them, or watch them — all in one place. With the Inkspired mobile app, you can enjoy stories online or offline, connect with emerging creators, and bring your own ideas to life through powerful writing and publishing tools. Discover & Enjoy Stories: - Read hundreds of thousands of free stories, novels, and microfictions - Listen to immersive audiobooks created by authors and narrators - Watch engaging video stories and visual storytelling content - Explore genres, categories, tags, and narrative universes - Save your favorite stories for offline reading or listening Multi-Format Storytelling - Switch between reading, listening, and watching stories - Experience stories in new formats designed for mobile consumption - Discover creators experimenting with audio and video narratives Create & Publish - Write and publish books, stories, novels, and microfictions directly in the app - Upload or record audiobooks, or simply convert your stories into audio dramas. - Organize your content with chapters and story series - Use a powerful, intuitive editor, even offline - Schedule chapter releases or publish instantly Connect & Grow - Follow your favorite authors and creators - Engage through comments, reactions, and announcements - Join a BETA readers network - Participate in writing contests and creative challenges - Build your audience and grow your storytelling universe Stay Updated - Get personalized recommendations - Receive in-app and push notifications - Track updates from stories and creators you follow Your Experience, Your Way - Fully multilingual app in 10 languages. - Customize notifications and account preferences - Seamless experience across mobile and web Inkspired is more than a reading app — it’s a complete creative ecosystem for storytelling in the modern era. Start your journey today and discover stories in every format. Terms of use: https://getinkspired.com/terms-of-use/

About

The Storyteller

Engage in interactive storytelling with soothing tales and illustrated chronicles. Explore a poetic universe filled with whimsical spirits and natural wonders, perfect for family bedtime or quiet moments. Offers content suitable for ages 6 and up.

Highlights
  • Interactive tales
  • Illustrated chronicles
  • Poetic universe
  • Family-friendly content
  • Suitable for ages 6+
  • No ads or violence
Features
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A fire in the hearth, cozy armchairs, a window to the world and little creatures that seem to be waiting for something... All the conditions are there for a gentle evening story. Welcome to Omu's hut and the interactive storytelling game The Storyteller. Best International Mobile Game - Winner - Pégases awards 2026 Mobile Game of the Year - Nominee - DEVGAMM awards 2025 Applied Game of the Year - Nominee - Belgian Game Awards 2025 "A relaxing & organic atmosphere." — Le Ligueur newspaper, July 2022. The Storyteller offers: - Two tales, interactives stories of about 30 minutes to discover from age 6 and up; - Sixteen chronicles, short stories to be read like an illustrated book; - A sweet and poetic universe, perfect for a bedtime story with family; - No ads, no violent content. The time of a story, players are invited to step into the shoes of Omu and to set out to discover the spirits, whimsical little creatures that influence natural phenomena. In Omu's hut, you can choose the type of story you’d like to experience today: a chronicle - a short story about a particular spirit - or a tale where you step into Omu’s shoes and explore the Earth, its countless natural wonders and, of course, its spirits! Depending on your mood or the time you have available, choose the story format that suits you best. All of the stories and chronicles from the world of Esprits are here to enchant and soothe the player. These stories are perfect for a family time together or, for example, for a smooth car ride. The Storyteller is a sweet and poetic game for all curious people, from 6 years old.

Screenshots

Inkspired4 screens
The Storyteller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Storyteller at 100% against Inkspired's 51%. Inkspired's advantage is ratings volume (615 vs 4) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Inkspired sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and The Storyteller sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Inkspired holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Inkspired has 615 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 51% of Inkspired's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Storyteller's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Inkspired ships an update every 3 weeks, The Storyteller monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Inkspired versus The Storyteller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInkspiredThe Storyteller
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (615 ratings) — better4.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews51.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings615 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB1.2 GB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperGalo VargasEsprits Prods

Customer experience

Inkspired

All ratings606 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews202 reviews
Positive51.5%
Neutral12.4%
Negative36.1%

The Storyteller

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Inkspired

Reported bugs

20 issues
  • 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
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  • Font change button triggering keyboard popup
  • Text not saving after editing
  • Keyboard autocorrect not functioning
  • Copy-paste from Word not working properly
  • Chapter navigation errors
  • Search functionality failing or loading indefinitely
  • Background color change not applying
  • Age selection field not opening
  • Facebook login option discontinued causing access issues
  • Offline story reading showing 'story does not exist'
  • Ads not closing properly
  • Account deletion not removing content from website
  • Password recovery not sending codes
  • Notification badges not updating
  • Saving indicator appearing but not actually saving

Requested features

19 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Auto-save functionality
  • Spell checker and grammar correction
  • Comment system on stories
  • Better profile customization
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  • Direct messaging and group chat features
  • Universe/world-building tools
  • Character and location database/fichas
  • Paragraph-level commenting
  • Better search functionality
  • Turkish language support
  • PDF export option
  • Font customization improvements
  • Prolog/epilogue support
  • Optional update frequency settings
  • Automatic author following with book following
  • Better notification system
  • Translation features
  • Improved chapter navigation

The Storyteller

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Inkspired

Subscriptions13
  • Premium Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly CHF$9.991 Month
  • Premium Plus Monthly$19.991 Month
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  • Premium Plus Monthly CHF$19.991 Month
  • Premium Plus Monthly EUR$19.991 Month
  • Premium Plus Monthly GBP$21.991 Month
  • Premium PRO Monthly$29.991 Month
  • Premium PRO Monthly CHF$29.991 Month
  • Premium Annually$80.001 Year
  • Premium Annually CHF$99.991 Year
  • Premium Plus Annually CHF$199.991 Year
  • Premium Plus Annually$199.991 Year
  • Premium PRO Annually CHF$299.991 Year
1 purchases

The Storyteller

One-time1
  • Omu’s Library$5.99

Questions

Is Inkspired free?
Inkspired is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Storyteller free?
The Storyteller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Inkspired or The Storyteller?
Inkspired is rated higher. Inkspired averages 4.7 out of 5 from 615 ratings, while The Storyteller averages 4.5 from 4 ratings.
Do Inkspired or The Storyteller have ads?
Neither Inkspired nor The Storyteller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Inkspired or The Storyteller?
Inkspired ships an update every 3 weeks, and The Storyteller monthly. Most recently, Inkspired was updated on October 25, 2026 and The Storyteller on October 19, 2026.

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