Comparison

SwipeStory vs Pick

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

Head to head
About

SwipeStory

Features
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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 β€œAdd your adventure” 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.

About

Pick

Features
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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 friendsβ€”Bella and Youβ€”on 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 story’s path and outcome. Will they follow the silvery light? Trust the bunny’s 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.

Screenshots

SwipeStory4 screens
Pick4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Pick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. SwipeStory asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
SwipeStory versus Pick: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSwipeStoryPick
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days β€” betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better18.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size20 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQuintessence LimitedJon Fulton

In-app purchases

None

SwipeStory

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Pick

One-time1
  • Premium$0.99

Questions

Is SwipeStory free?
SwipeStory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pick free?
Pick is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SwipeStory or Pick have ads?
Neither SwipeStory nor Pick shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SwipeStory or Pick?
SwipeStory ships an update every 5 days, and Pick every 3 months. Most recently, SwipeStory was updated on October 27, 2026 and Pick on October 8, 2026.

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