SwipeStory vs Pick
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
SwipeStory
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Swipe Story is an app and website allowing for multi directional swipe outcomes for games, stories and presentations, it caters for any category, and we will be adding many adventures. Choose an adventure above where you can swipe or click an arrow to decide the path the plot will take. Or, create your own feature, by creating a story, and drawing the pages, check the link on βAdd your adventureβ to see what you need to do. Submit it to us, or host it on your own URL. Make it free or paid adventures. You are limited to your own creativity.
Pick
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Pick-A-Path: Magical Forest Adventure is a choose-your-own-adventure experience designed especially for children aged 6 and up. Blending the joy of reading with the thrill of decision-making, this interactive storybook invites young readers to guide two best friendsβBella and Youβon a magical day out in the forest. As they explore sun-dappled trails, discover glowing stones, and meet mysterious creatures like the Fairy Queen and the Goblin King, children make choices that shape the storyβs path and outcome. Will they follow the silvery light? Trust the bunnyβs invitation? Or stay safely on the trail? Every decision leads to a new twist, encouraging curiosity, empathy, and critical thinking. Features: β’ Rich, branching narrative with multiple endings β’ Age-appropriate dialogue and vocabulary for early readers β’ Magical characters and lore including the Rainbow Stone, Fairy Queen, and Goblin King β’ Beautifully illustrated backgrounds and gentle animations β’ No ads, no sign-in, and no personal data collection Perfect for bedtime reading, classroom exploration, or quiet solo play, Pick-A-Path turns screen time into story time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SwipeStory at none against Pick's 1. SwipeStory also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Pick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SwipeStory asks for nothing beyond the download.
SwipeStory ships an update every 5 days, Pick every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SwipeStory | Pick |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days β better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 18.4 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Quintessence Limited | Jon Fulton |
In-app purchases
SwipeStory
No in-app purchases
Pick
- Premium$0.99
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