StoryCorps vs ZENVC
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.
ZENVC
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The ZENVC App offers a resource hub for community-based practice and learning of Nonviolent Communication, using a Mindfulness-based approach. The app contains a growing library of video, audio, and other digital resources, and community messaging channels for peer support. These include practical training courses, guided meditations, and handy references for practice and learning. Installing the app is free of charge. Read our full Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy: https://passion.io/terms-of-service https://passion.io/privacy-policy
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Verdict
StoryCorps and ZENVC are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | StoryCorps | ZENVC |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.5K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 71.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | StoryCorps, Inc. | Jesse Chu |
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
ZENVC
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
StoryCorps
No in-app purchases
ZENVC
No in-app purchases









