# Frotz vs Choices That Matter

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Frotz at none against Choices That Matter's 4. Frotz also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (91% vs 72%). Choices That Matter's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 263). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Choices That Matter sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Frotz asks for nothing beyond the download.

Frotz holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Choices That Matter has 2.3K ratings behind it against 263, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Frotz's written reviews are positive against 72% of Choices That Matter's.

Frotz ships an update every 5 months, Choices That Matter every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Frotz | Choices That Matter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (263 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frotz/id287653015/reviews)** | [4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choices-that-matter/id1004909104/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 263 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **90.8% of reviews** | 71.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 44 MB | 127 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Craig Smith](https://appshunter.io/developer/287653018) | [Tin Man Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/318996102) |

## What reviewers say

### Frotz

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/frotz/id287653015)

Experience classic text adventure games on your mobile device. Play hundreds of free interactive fiction titles from the 80s and beyond, featuring a vast library of Z-Machine, glulx, and TADS formatted games. Ideal for those who enjoy reading, thinking, and typing.

**Highlights:** Play hundreds of free interactive fiction games, Supports Z-Machine, glulx, and TADS formats, Relive classic text adventures from the 80s, Vast library of interactive fiction archive, Helpful auto-complete and note-taking features, Great for visually impaired users

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent performance
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 💡 Vast library of interactive fiction
- 🚀 Seamless game importing
- 👍 Helpful auto-complete and note-taking features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
- 🔧 Limited customization options
- 🔧 Lack of map/note-taking tools for some games
- 🔧 Difficulty browsing and downloading new games

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to resume certain saved games
- Inconsistent behavior when deleting or importing games

**Requested features**

- Add support for more modern interactive fiction formats
- Implement cloud sync and cross-device save support
- Improve game library management and discovery
- Add more customization options for text display


### Choices That Matter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choices-that-matter/id1004909104)

Engage in epic text-based adventures with branching narratives. Explore vast worlds, make critical decisions, and uncover mysteries in multiple unique story arcs. Your choices shape the outcome of each unforgettable journey.

**Highlights:** Epic text-based adventures, Branching narratives, Multiple story arcs, Player choice impacts story, Community statistics, Weekly story updates

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Choice Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| Their Heroes Were Lost Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| And The Sun Went Out Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Their Souls Were Eaten Pass | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Engaging and well-written stories
- 💡 Impactful choices that affect the story
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay and loading
- 👍 Immersive experience
- 👍 Inclusive representation of characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Inconsistencies in the story
- 🔍 Lack of context or backstory for some choices
- 🔍 Repetitive or confusing story elements
- 🔍 Frequent ads interrupting the experience
- 💰 Paywall for continued access to stories

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes or freezes when trying to access new story content
- Apple Watch integration issues

**Requested features**

- Ability to reread past story segments
- More detailed statistics on choices made
- Expansion of romance/relationship content
- Increased frequency of story updates


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Frotz free?

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

### Is Choices That Matter free?

Choices That Matter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Frotz or Choices That Matter?

Frotz is rated higher. Frotz averages 4.8 out of 5 from 263 ratings, while Choices That Matter averages 4.6 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Frotz or Choices That Matter have ads?

Choices That Matter shows ads; Frotz does not.

### Which is updated more often, Frotz or Choices That Matter?

Frotz ships an update every 5 months, and Choices That Matter every 2 months. Most recently, Frotz was updated on November 6, 2026 and Choices That Matter on November 1, 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.*