# Tiny Dentist vs LongStory

The clearest difference is price: LongStory at Free against Tiny Dentist's $2.99. LongStory also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 33). Tiny Dentist's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

LongStory is free to download; Tiny Dentist costs $2.99 up front. LongStory sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Tiny Dentist asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.6 for Tiny Dentist against 3.7 for LongStory. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LongStory has 1.9K ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Tiny Dentist's written reviews are positive against 55% of LongStory's.

Tiny Dentist ships an update every 3 months, LongStory every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Dentist | LongStory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.6 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-dentist/id561690275/reviews) | **[3.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/longstory/id833958016/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 33 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **59.7% of reviews** | 55.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 337 MB | 291 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Anastazja Bagdziun-Markacheva](https://appshunter.io/developer/722921748) | [Bloom Digital Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/833958019) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Dentist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-dentist/id561690275)

Transform your device into a virtual dentist's office. Explore dental instruments and treatments while helping numerous patients achieve healthy, attractive smiles. This app offers a fun, educational experience for aspiring dentists.

**Highlights:** Virtual dentist office simulation, Learn about dental instruments, Treat numerous patients, Perform various dental procedures, Kid-friendly interface, Retina display graphics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🧋 Fun and entertaining
- 💻 Nostalgic memories
- 👨‍⚕️ Helps kids understand dentistry
- 🎨 Allows creativity with braces and fillings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Lack of instructions or tutorial
- 🤷‍♀️ Unclear how to properly use tools
- 🤖 Repetitive patients
- 🔍 Needs more options and animations

**Reported bugs**

- Centering issue with teeth placement on iPad mini
- Inability to make colored fillings

**Requested features**

- Add levels and scoring system
- Implement a 'done' button and feedback on performance
- Allow removing braces and more customization options
- Include flossing, brushing, and other dental hygiene activities


### LongStory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/longstory/id833958016)

Embark on a middle school dating adventure where you choose your pronouns and romanceable friends. Uncover mysteries, navigate social drama, and find true love with a charming, LGBTQ+ friendly narrative.

**Highlights:** Choose pronouns, Romanceable friends, LGBTQ+ friendly, Mystery plot, Middle school setting, Interactive story

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chapter 2 Discount | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 5 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 6 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 7 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 8 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Season Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Sweet story and gorgeous art
- 🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+ friendly with gender/pronoun options
- 🎨 Cute character designs and music
- 🤩 Engaging and immersive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Episodes must be purchased individually
- 🤔 In-app purchases can get expensive
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🤷‍♀️ Lack of character customization

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to purchase or access certain episodes
- Crashing or freezing issues after updates
- Inconsistencies in character relationships

**Requested features**

- Make episodes free or available with ads
- Add more character customization options
- Improve episode continuity and choices
- Expand the story with more episodes/sequels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Dentist free?

Tiny Dentist costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is LongStory free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Dentist or LongStory?

LongStory is rated higher. Tiny Dentist averages 3.6 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while LongStory averages 3.7 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do Tiny Dentist or LongStory have ads?

Neither Tiny Dentist nor LongStory shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Dentist or LongStory?

Tiny Dentist ships an update every 3 months, and LongStory every 6 weeks. Most recently, Tiny Dentist was updated on November 6, 2026 and LongStory on November 1, 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.*