# Fairy Tale vs TypeStory

The clearest difference is rating: TypeStory at 4.5 against Fairy Tale's 1.7. TypeStory also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 7) and review sentiment (62% vs 50%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fairy Tale sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and TypeStory sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TypeStory holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TypeStory has 3K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Fairy Tale's written reviews are positive against 62% of TypeStory's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 26, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fairy Tale | TypeStory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fairy-tale/id432391841/reviews) | **[4.5 (3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typestory/id1516658354/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **3K** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **62.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 170 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Good Effect](https://appshunter.io/developer/432391844) | [Matteo D'Ignazio](https://appshunter.io/developer/634863524) |

## What reviewers say

### Fairy Tale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fairy-tale/id432391841)

Create and share your own personalized stories with interactive characters and illustrations. Record your voice, add text, and bring your imagination to life. Save and share your creations with others or gift them as special memories.

**Highlights:** Personal story creation tool, Interactive characters and objects, Movable, expandable, rotatable illustrations, Voice recording for stories, Insert text boxes, Personal bookshelf for saved stories, Share stories online and via iTunes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Jack and the Beanstalk | $1.99 | one-time |
| Aladdin and The Magic lamp | $1.99 | one-time |


### TypeStory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/typestory/id1516658354)

This app helps you craft stories by organizing characters, dialogues, and scenes. Create interactive narratives with music synchronization and customizable character elements. Unlock full potential with a PRO upgrade.

**Highlights:** Character creation and reuse, Multiple scene types (chat, title, quote), Music synchronization for lyric videos, Interactive story playback, Character aliases and avatar customization

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TypeStory PRO | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Realistic texting experience
- 🎨 Ability to customize characters
- 🧠 Helps with creative writing
- 🤑 Affordable one-time purchase
- ✨ Versatile and fun to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free features
- 💸 Paywall for more messages and projects
- 🔢 Restrictive message and project limits
- 🌐 Only available in English

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when switching between scenes
- Deleted stories cannot be recovered

**Requested features**

- Add video support
- Increase free message and project limits
- Implement multiple language options
- Allow customization of chat bubble colors


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fairy Tale free?

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

### Is TypeStory free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fairy Tale or TypeStory?

TypeStory is rated higher. Fairy Tale averages 1.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while TypeStory averages 4.5 from 3K ratings.

### Do Fairy Tale or TypeStory have ads?

Neither Fairy Tale nor TypeStory shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Fairy Tale or TypeStory?

Fairy Tale ships an update every 2 months, and TypeStory every 2 months. Most recently, Fairy Tale was updated on August 26, 2026 and TypeStory on September 23, 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.*