Comparison

Backstory vs VidaFair

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

Head to head
About

Backstory

Explore the art and business of storytelling with in-depth interviews and full-length scripts. Discover innovative storytellers and gain insights into their creative processes. Access exclusive content through a digital subscription.

Highlights
  • In-depth interviews with storytellers
  • Full-length scripts
  • Coverage of storytelling art and business
  • Digital subscription
  • Bi-monthly issues
Features
Read full description

See what's inside! Check out each issue's table of contents at www.backstory.net Get the Backstory on today's most innovative storytellers in the magazine dedicated to covering the art and the business of storytelling. Read a full length script or an in-depth interview with today's hottest storytellers in each issue. (Note: a wifi connection may be necessary in order to watch and read certain pieces) Start by downloading the FREE app. For a limited time you can read issue 01 for FREE. Get a 1-year digital subscription to Backstory for just $24.99! Issues publish every two months (bi-monthly). Backstory Magazine subscriptions available: - 1 year of Backstory Magazine bi-monthly issues (a new issue published every two months) is available for $24.99. -This fee is automatically renewed until canceled. -Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - Your subscription automatically renews and charges your iTunes account $24.99 unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. -No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during an active subscription period. -Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. -Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable -You may see Backstory Magazine's Privacy Policy here: http://backstory.net/privacy -You may see Backstory Magazine's Terms of Use here: http://backstory.net/termsofuse

About

VidaFair

Support independent creators through micropayments instead of subscriptions. This platform offers a pay-per-view model for a curated selection of films. Easily cast your favorite movies to your TV using AirPlay or ChromeCast.

Highlights
  • Micropayment support for creators
  • Pay-per-view film platform
  • Ad-free viewing experience
  • Cast to TV with AirPlay/ChromeCast
  • Growing library of films
Features
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Support independent creators without subscriptions. VidaFair is a micropayment based pay-per-view platform with a growing library of films. Cast movies to your TV with AirPlay and ChromeCast.

Screenshots

Backstory3 screens
VidaFair4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: VidaFair at 5.0 against Backstory's 4.4. VidaFair also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 87%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Backstory sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year and VidaFair sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

VidaFair holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Backstory's written reviews are positive against 100% of VidaFair's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backstory ships an update every 3 months, VidaFair fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Backstory versus VidaFair: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackstoryVidaFair
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (7 ratings)5.0 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews86.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings721 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB49 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperUnlikely Films, Inc.VidaFair

Customer experience

Backstory

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive86.5%
Neutral9.6%
Negative3.8%

VidaFair

All ratings21 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Backstory

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Download stalls and server connection errors
  • App cannot connect to server
  • Text pixelated on non-Retina displays
  • Issues with Retina display support (older reviews)
  • Large file sizes impacting storage

Requested features

3 requests
  • Issue synopses
  • Retina display optimization (addressed in later reviews)
  • Background downloading

VidaFair

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Backstory

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription$24.991 Year
One-time9
  • Issue 2$4.99
  • Backstory Issue 3$4.99
  • Backstory Issue 4$4.99
Show 6 more
  • Issue 5$4.99
  • Issue 6$4.99
  • Issue 7$4.99
  • Issue 9$4.99
  • Issue 12$4.99
  • Backstory Issue 21$4.99
8 purchases

VidaFair

One-time8
  • 75 Grains$0.99
  • 151 Grains$1.99
  • 227 Grains$2.99
Show 5 more
  • 304 Grains$3.99
  • 500 Grains$5.99
  • 1000 Grains$10.99
  • 2000 Grains$19.99
  • 10000 Grains$98.99

Questions

Is Backstory free?
Backstory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VidaFair free?
VidaFair is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Backstory or VidaFair?
VidaFair is rated higher. Backstory averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while VidaFair averages 5.0 from 21 ratings.
Do Backstory or VidaFair have ads?
Neither Backstory nor VidaFair shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Backstory or VidaFair?
Backstory ships an update every 3 months, and VidaFair fortnightly. Most recently, Backstory was updated on November 1, 2026 and VidaFair on October 12, 2026.

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