StoryCorps vs ChromaKeys
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
StoryCorps
Record meaningful conversations with loved ones or discover inspiring stories through a vast archive. This app facilitates personal connection and offers a platform for sharing diverse human experiences.
- Record conversations
- Upload audio files
- Listen to podcast
- Watch animations
- Prepare interview questions
- Search online archive
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Record, Podcast, Listen Since 2003, StoryCorps’ commitment to recording local stories, creating award-winning content, and helping illuminate the humanity in each of us has contributed to nearly 700,000 people across the country having meaningful conversations. Get involved by downloading the App today! Here are some of the features to look forward to: - Listen to StoryCorps’ podcast and watch animations all in one place. - Record conversations in the App or upload an existing audio file to your account. - Join an initiative, including Brightness In Black, One Small Step DIY, Military Voices Initiative, or The Great Listen. - Prepare interview questions or use our pre-populated ones. - Search our Online Archive for conversations about the themes important to you. Listen, honor, and share with the StoryCorps App. Major support for the StoryCorps App made possible by Jane Phillips Donaldson & William H. Donaldson. For more information about the StoryCorps App, visit storycorps.org/app.
ChromaKeys
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Turn learning music into play! ChromaKeys helps kids develop pitch through fun, daily games inspired by how kids learn language. ChromaKeys is a subscription-based learning app designed to help kids develop musical pitch through fun, daily training. A ChromaKeys subscription unlocks continuous access to structured lessons that grow with your child, turning daily practice into an enjoyable and rewarding habit. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StoryCorps at none against ChromaKeys's 2. StoryCorps also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). ChromaKeys's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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. ChromaKeys sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. StoryCorps asks for nothing beyond the download.
StoryCorps ships an update monthly, ChromaKeys every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | StoryCorps | ChromaKeys |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.6K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.6K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | StoryCorps, Inc. | Deliver Software, LLC |
Bugs and requests
StoryCorps
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes during recording or publishing
- Recordings randomly disappear or get corrupted
- Login and upload issues, especially with Facebook
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Allow re-recording of interviews
- Improve upload and sharing functionality
- Add backup and restore options for recordings
- Extend recording time limit
ChromaKeys
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
StoryCorps
No in-app purchases
ChromaKeys
- Monthly subscription$4.991 Month
- Yearly subscription$49.991 Year
