# Inkspired vs The Storyteller

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Inkspired | The Storyteller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (615 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkspired/id1543546501/reviews)** | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-storyteller/id6444586631/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **615** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 51.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 141 MB | 1.2 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Galo Vargas](https://appshunter.io/developer/720516228) | [Esprits Prods](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612660970) |

## What reviewers say

### Inkspired

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkspired/id1543546501)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly CHF | $9.99 | per month |
| Premium Plus Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Plus Monthly CHF | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Plus Monthly EUR | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Plus Monthly GBP | $21.99 | per month |
| Premium PRO Monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| Premium PRO Monthly CHF | $29.99 | per month |
| Premium Annually | $80.00 | per year |
| Premium Annually CHF | $99.99 | per year |
| Premium Plus Annually CHF | $199.99 | per year |
| Premium Plus Annually | $199.99 | per year |
| Premium PRO Annually CHF | $299.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Diverse genre recognition and support
- ✍️ Easy-to-use writing and publishing platform
- 🎯 Supportive and engaged community
- 💰 Monetization opportunities for writers
- 🌍 Multilingual user base and content

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezing
- ⚠️ White screen and loading errors
- 🔄 Bookmark/reading position not saved properly
- ⏱️ Slow performance and lag
- 🔐 Login and authentication issues

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Auto-save functionality
- Spell checker and grammar correction
- Comment system on stories
- Better profile customization


### The Storyteller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-storyteller/id6444586631)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Omu’s Library | $5.99 | one-time |


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