# Story City vs Eighty Thousand Steps

The clearest difference is rating: Story City at 5.0 against Eighty Thousand Steps's 4.4. Eighty Thousand Steps's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Story City sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Eighty Thousand Steps asks for nothing beyond the download.

Story City holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Eighty Thousand Steps has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Story City | Eighty Thousand Steps |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/story-city/id1605647002/reviews)** | [4.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eighty-thousand-steps/id6443907002/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 111 MB | 305 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Story City](https://appshunter.io/developer/972223740) | [Stitch Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/969233799) |

## What reviewers say

### Story City

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/story-city/id1605647002)

Embark on interactive, location-based adventures where you become the hero of your own story. Explore hundreds of unique narratives created by local artists, choosing your path through real-world cities.

**Highlights:** Location-based adventures, Choose-your-own-adventure stories, User-generated content, Explore cities worldwide, Spoiler mode for at-home play, Become a story creator

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $29.99 | per year |


### Eighty Thousand Steps

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eighty-thousand-steps/id6443907002)

This interactive audio experience uses your steps to power a captivating story. Uncover a family secret through an immersive, cinematic saga inspired by real-life migration. Enjoy a unique blend of exercise and storytelling.

**Highlights:** Step-powered narrative, Immersive surround-sound audio, Unlockable clues, Offline playback, Accessible without walking, In-app step counter

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Story City free?

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

### Is Eighty Thousand Steps free?

Eighty Thousand Steps is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Story City or Eighty Thousand Steps?

Story City is rated higher. Story City averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Eighty Thousand Steps averages 4.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do Story City or Eighty Thousand Steps have ads?

Neither Story City nor Eighty Thousand Steps shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Story City or Eighty Thousand Steps?

Story City ships an update every 3 weeks, and Eighty Thousand Steps every 3 weeks. Most recently, Story City was updated on October 30, 2026 and Eighty Thousand Steps 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.*