# NEXT vs Play4

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Play4 at 100% against NEXT's 24%. Play4 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). NEXT's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (140 vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NEXT sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Play4 asks for nothing beyond the download.

NEXT holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NEXT has 140 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 24% of NEXT's written reviews are positive against 100% of Play4's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

NEXT ships an update every 2 weeks, Play4 every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NEXT | Play4 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (140 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-interactive-story/id1574082927/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play4/id1592317124/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **140** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 23.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 95 MB | 99 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Shenzhen Smarter Mobi Technology Co.Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1657169745) | [SCS Centro Zaffiria](https://appshunter.io/developer/954603750) |

## What reviewers say

### NEXT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/next-interactive-story/id1574082927)

Engage in interactive romantic stories where your choices shape the narrative and lead to different endings. Explore love, relationships, and dramatic twists with charming characters and captivating storylines.

**Highlights:** Interactive story choices, Branching narratives, Multiple story endings, Dating and relationship storylines, Character interaction, Ads-free content (premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Currency: Small Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Currency: Small Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Currency: Medium Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Currency: Big Pack | $22.99 | one-time |
| Currency: Large Pack | $44.99 | one-time |
| Currency: Extra Large Pack | $99.99 | one-time |


### Play4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play4/id1592317124)

Engage with interactive stories to combat sexist hate speech rooted in stereotypes and gender discrimination. Choose to play as Mary, Zack, or Betty and explore their unique narratives.

**Highlights:** Interactive storytelling, Multiple character perspectives, Combats sexist hate speech, Educational content, Stereotype and discrimination themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NEXT free?

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

### Is Play4 free?

Play4 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, NEXT or Play4?

NEXT is rated higher. NEXT averages 4.4 out of 5 from 140 ratings, while Play4 averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do NEXT or Play4 have ads?

NEXT shows ads; Play4 does not.

### Which is updated more often, NEXT or Play4?

NEXT ships an update every 2 weeks, and Play4 every 2 months. Most recently, NEXT was updated on November 3, 2026 and Play4 on November 3, 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.*