StoryPop vs PubCam
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StoryPop
This app guides users through immersive, app-assisted game nights and theme parties. It simplifies planning, guest invitations, and gameplay with features like character assignments, costume ideas, and integrated smart home effects. Enjoy unique role-playing and mystery games with friends and family.
- App-guided game nights
- Theme party planning
- Digital game integration
- Character assignments
- Costume and recipe ideas
- Smart home accessory integration
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StoryPop is a first-of-its-kind app that combines the fun of in-person theme parties with the ease of digital gaming, resulting in uniquely immersive app-guided game nights that are sure to be entertaining and memorable for people of all ages and backgrounds. We're making theme parties, murder mystery and role-playing games accessible and easier than ever to plan, host, and play using technology you already have. StoryPop puts all the planning, prep, and game play in the palm of your hand with our convenient app. Choose your story, invite your guests, and get excited — we’ll take care of the rest! Your guests can join the app to RSVP, get their character assignments for the game, see costume ideas and inspiration, and coordinate themed snacks and drinks from our recipe library. You can even integrate StoryPop with your smart home accessories for background music and sound effects, lighting that changes to match the mood of the scene, and so much more. Gameplay is all guided through the mobile app, so you and your guests can enjoy the game with easy-to-follow prompts while still socializing and connecting — because at the end of the day, connecting with friends is what it’s all about. Whether you're looking for a classic murder mystery, a nautical treasure hunt with pirates, or a top-secret spy mission, there's a StoryPop story for you and your crew. It's a theme-party-meets-game-night that everyone will be talking about for years to come.
PubCam
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See the scene. Beat the crowd. PubCam lets you discover what’s happening inside pubs, bars, and clubs in real time. Watch live venue streams, check crowd levels, and find the best events before you go out. No more guessing. No more long lines KEY FEATURES: • Live venue streams – See inside venues before you arrive • Real-time crowd insights – Know how busy it is instantly • Explore nearby venues – Discover what’s happening around you • Events & deals – Find DJs, specials, and upcoming events • Favorites – Save your go-to spots • Notifications – Get alerts when venues heat up. PRIVACY FIRST: • No audio recording • Public areas only • Venue consent + clear signage Built for nightlife. Designed for real-time decisions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PubCam at none against StoryPop's 10. PubCam also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. StoryPop sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. PubCam asks for nothing beyond the download.
StoryPop ships an update every 2 months, PubCam every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StoryPop | PubCam |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (40 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 91.7% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 40 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | StoryPop Inc. | Jack White |
In-app purchases
StoryPop
- 3 StoryCoins$11.99
- 5 StoryCoins$17.99
- Standard StoryPop Game (30% off)$24.99
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- Standard StoryPop Game$34.99
- Premium StoryPop Game (30% off)$34.99
- 10 StoryCoins$34.99
- 14 StoryCoins$46.99
- Premium+ StoryPop Game (30% off)$46.99
- Premium StoryPop Game$49.99
- Premium+ StoryPop Game$64.99
PubCam
No in-app purchases









