# StarScript vs PassTheStory

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PassTheStory at none against StarScript's 2. PassTheStory also leads on ads (none vs shown). StarScript's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StarScript sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PassTheStory asks for nothing beyond the download.

StarScript ships an update fortnightly, PassTheStory monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 5, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StarScript | PassTheStory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starscript/id1633567275/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **17** | — |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 75 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [StarScript](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633567337) | [Justin Neuman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859103444) |

## What reviewers say

### StarScript

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/starscript/id1633567275)

A platform for creators to collaborate on mixed-media productions like books, comics, music, and film. Users can build profiles, connect with others, share work, and find industry opportunities. Patrons can support these creative endeavors.

**Highlights:** Mixed media production creation, Creator profiles, User interaction and messaging, Customizable press feed, Job and service postings, Patron support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Worldbuilder | $4.99 | per month |
| Worldbuilder | $49.99 | per year |


### PassTheStory

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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StarScript free?

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

### Is PassTheStory free?

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

### Do StarScript or PassTheStory have ads?

StarScript shows ads; PassTheStory does not.

### Which is updated more often, StarScript or PassTheStory?

StarScript ships an update fortnightly, and PassTheStory monthly. Most recently, StarScript was updated on September 5, 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.*