Backstory vs The Fact Hunter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- In-depth interviews with storytellers
- Full-length scripts
- Coverage of storytelling art and business
- Digital subscription
- Bi-monthly issues
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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
The Fact Hunter
Access a 24/7 stream of podcasts and live programs from a network dedicated to truth-seeking content. Engage with hosts and other listeners through live calls. This app is essential for those interested in uncovering deeper truths.
- 24/7 podcast streaming
- Live radio programs
- Phone call participation
- Network podcast replays
- Content for truth seekers
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Fact Hunter Radio is here. We replay many of our network podcasts, including "The Fact Hunter," "Ba'alBusters," and 'The Round Tables." We now also provide tons of live programs with your phone calls. This app is a must for all truth seekers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The Fact Hunter at 5.0 against Backstory's 4.4. The Fact Hunter also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (100% vs 87%). Backstory's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. Backstory sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. The Fact Hunter asks for nothing beyond the download.
The Fact Hunter holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Backstory's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Fact Hunter's.
Backstory ships an update every 3 months, The Fact Hunter every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Backstory | The Fact Hunter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (7 ratings) | 5.0 (11 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 86.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 11 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Unlikely Films, Inc. | George Hobbs |
Customer experience
Backstory
The Fact Hunter
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
The Fact Hunter
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Backstory
- Annual Subscription$24.991 Year
- Issue 2$4.99
- Backstory Issue 3$4.99
- Backstory Issue 4$4.99
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- 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
The Fact Hunter
No in-app purchases
Questions
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