# Backstory vs Wyrm's Dice

The clearest difference is rating: Wyrm's Dice at 5.0 against Backstory's 4.4. Wyrm's Dice also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 months). Backstory's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Backstory sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per year and Wyrm's Dice sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wyrm's Dice holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Backstory has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Backstory ships an update every 3 months, Wyrm's Dice every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Backstory | Wyrm's Dice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backstory/id521967972/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wyrms-dice/id6742750957/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 86.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 26 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Unlikely Films, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/521967975) | [Darkfox Development, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687517503) |

## What reviewers say

### Backstory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backstory/id521967972)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Issue 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Backstory Issue 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Backstory Issue 4 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Issue 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Issue 6 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Issue 7 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Issue 9 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Issue 12 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Backstory Issue 21 | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 In-depth interviews with creatives
- 💡 Access to scripts is invaluable
- 👍 Great resource for filmmakers/writers
- 👍 High-quality content and journalism
- 👍 Well-written and informative articles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Download issues and server problems
- 🐛 Slow download speeds
- 🐛 Pixelated text on non-Retina displays
- 🐛 Large file sizes
- 🐛 Lack of background downloading

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Issue synopses
- Retina display optimization (addressed in later reviews)
- Background downloading


### Wyrm's Dice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wyrms-dice/id6742750957)

This app provides a convenient way to generate random dice rolls for tabletop games. It supports custom dice notation with modifiers and offers features like quick rolls for frequently used combinations and a bulk roller for multiple dice. Roll history is stored locally for easy access and sharing.

**Highlights:** Virtual dice rolling, Custom dice notation, Modifier support, Quick Rolls for saved combinations, Bulk roller for multiple dice, Local roll history, Copy results to clipboard

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Pro Features | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Backstory free?

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

### Is Wyrm's Dice free?

Wyrm's Dice is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Backstory or Wyrm's Dice?

Wyrm's Dice is rated higher. Backstory averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Wyrm's Dice averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Backstory or Wyrm's Dice have ads?

Wyrm's Dice shows ads; Backstory does not.

### Which is updated more often, Backstory or Wyrm's Dice?

Backstory ships an update every 3 months, and Wyrm's Dice every 2 days. Most recently, Backstory was updated on October 23, 2026 and Wyrm's Dice on October 24, 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.*