Comparison

Backstory vs Aaryaa Digital

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
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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

About

Aaryaa Digital

Features
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Aaryaa Digital is a streaming platform that delivers a diverse range of content.

Screenshots

Backstory3 screens
Aaryaa Digital3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Aaryaa Digital at none against Backstory's 10. Aaryaa Digital also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Backstory sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year. Aaryaa Digital asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Backstory ships an update every 3 months, Aaryaa Digital monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Backstory versus Aaryaa Digital: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackstoryAaryaa Digital
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews86.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB60 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperUnlikely Films, Inc.AARYAA DIGITAL PRIVATE LIMITED

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

Aaryaa Digital

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
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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
None

Aaryaa Digital

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Backstory free?
Backstory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Aaryaa Digital free?
Aaryaa Digital is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Backstory or Aaryaa Digital have ads?
Neither Backstory nor Aaryaa Digital shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Backstory or Aaryaa Digital?
Backstory ships an update every 3 months, and Aaryaa Digital monthly. Most recently, Backstory was updated on November 1, 2026 and Aaryaa Digital on October 25, 2026.

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