Comparison

Re vs TapStory

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

Head to head
About

Re

Easily transform Mastodon posts into shareable images with author attribution and alternative text. This utility allows you to create visually appealing quote posts for Mastodon and other social platforms.

Highlights
  • Create image quote posts from Mastodon
  • Include author attribution
  • Generate alternative text for images
  • Share to other social networks
  • Use via Share Sheet
Features
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Re: Toot turns Mastodon posts into images that are suitable for quote posts. Images are accompanied by attribution to the original author and an alternative text. Images created by Re: Toot can also be shared to other social networks and messaging services. To create an image from a Mastodon post, just copy the link the post and open Re: Toot or invoke the app through the Share Sheet. Re: Toot is free to use and all settings can be unlocked through a one-time in-app purchase.

About

TapStory

Features
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Hello, Spatial! TapStory turns your iPhone or iPad into the ultimate controller for Vision Pro. From effortless playback and real-time monitoring to instant tool switches and multi-device management. Stay focused on your story, impress audiences with seamless presentations, and make every showcase unforgettable. 1. EFFORTLESS PLAYBACK CONTROL Use your iPhone or iPad to control spatial content on Vision Pro—even perform Story actions on behalf of the wearer—making every demonstration smooth and seamless. 2. LIVE VIEW MIRRORING See what’s playing inside Vision Pro in real time. Track progress, scenes, and playback status at a glance to ensure flawless presentations. 3. CONTROL TOOLS AND MEDIA SETTINGS Switch Story annotation tools like rulers, pens, and laser pointers on or off. Adjust playback volume and toggle subtitles with a single tap. 4. DEVICE INSIGHTS AT HAND Check connection status and battery levels instantly, so your presentations run without interruptions. 5. MANAGE MULTIPLE DEVICES AND CONTENT Easily manage all nearby Vision Pro devices and spatial contents, whether for a single demo or multi-device showcase. Command every demo with confidence and leave a lasting impression on every audience. Download TapStory for free and begin shaping the future of spatial experiences. The path to advanced creation and collaboration is just a step away. hello@story.app https://story.app

Screenshots

Re4 screens
TapStory4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TapStory at none against Re's 1. Re's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Re ships an update daily, TapStory every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Re versus TapStory: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReTapStory
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (32 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings32 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimon B. StøvringILLUSION Tech

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Re

One-time1
  • Full Version$2.99
None

TapStory

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Re free?
Re is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TapStory free?
TapStory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Re or TapStory have ads?
Neither Re nor TapStory shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Re or TapStory?
Re ships an update daily, and TapStory every 3 months. Most recently, Re was updated on October 24, 2026 and TapStory on October 30, 2026.

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