# Spark Fiction vs PassTheStory

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PassTheStory at none against Spark Fiction's 11. PassTheStory also leads on ads (none vs shown). Spark Fiction's advantage is iOS requirement (14.7 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spark Fiction sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per 7 days. PassTheStory asks for nothing beyond the download.

Spark Fiction ships an update every 2 months, PassTheStory monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spark Fiction | PassTheStory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (641 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spark-fiction/id1579011767/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **641** | — |
| Positive reviews | 53.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 74 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.7** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [HK YOODLE DIGITAL LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1494258460) | [Justin Neuman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859103444) |

## What reviewers say

### Spark Fiction

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spark-fiction/id1579011767)

Access a vast library of original novels across popular genres like romance, fantasy, and werewolf. Discover new stories with personalized recommendations and daily editor picks. Enjoy a comfortable reading experience with customizable styles and night mode.

**Highlights:** Thousands of original novels, Daily chapter updates, Personalized novel recommendations, Daily editor's picks, Customizable reader style, Night mode

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly  Membership | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| 6 Months Membership | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| Monthly Membership | $49.99 | per month |
| Yearly Membership | $199.99 | per year |
| 200Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 600Coins | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1500Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| 2000Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 3000Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 5000Coins | $49.99 | one-time |


### PassTheStory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passthestory/id6756682884)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spark Fiction free?

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

### Is PassTheStory free?

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

### Do Spark Fiction or PassTheStory have ads?

Spark Fiction shows ads; PassTheStory does not.

### Which is updated more often, Spark Fiction or PassTheStory?

Spark Fiction ships an update every 2 months, and PassTheStory monthly. Most recently, Spark Fiction was updated on September 23, 2026 and PassTheStory on September 10, 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.*