Comparison

Episodic vs Nexttake

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

Head to head
About

Episodic

Create dynamic, moving collages from black and white looping animations. Reposition and scale these "episodes" to build unique narratives and explore new visual relationships.

Highlights
  • Create moving collages
  • Utilize black and white looping animations
  • Reposition and scale animation fragments
  • Build unique narratives
  • Explore new visual relationships
Features
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Episodic is an artwork that allows users to create a moving collage from disparate fragments. Contained within the app are black and white looping animations. Each animation is a short episode that can be repositioned and scaled allowing users to link together different segments to create a narrative and explore new relationships. The app reconfigures pop-up windows containing Flash animations originally created for the website www.urban fragments.net

About

Nexttake

Features
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Nexttake: Novel AI takes storytelling to the next level by immersing you directly into the heart of the story. No longer are you just a reader—you're an active participant, making choices that define the outcome. With Nexttake, you can: Shape the Story: Enter the story and make your decisions through text inputs. Every choice you make leads to unique scenarios crafted by AI. Explore Endless Adventures: Enjoy a wide range of genres, from mystery and fantasy to romance and more, with new stories added regularly. Create Your Own Path: Unlike traditional one-way storytelling, your decisions directly impact the plot in real time, ensuring a truly personalized experience. Immerse Yourself in Creativity: With an engaging and dynamic narrative system, Nexttake offers an unparalleled level of immersion. Whether you're a passionate story lover or simply looking for a new way to explore your creativity, Nexttake lets you experience endless adventures tailored to your choices. Your story begins now. How will it unfold?

Screenshots

Episodic4 screens
Nexttake4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Nexttake at 12.0 against Episodic's 17.4. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Episodic ships an update every 8 days, Nexttake every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Episodic versus Nexttake: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEpisodicNexttake
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB39 MB
Age rating4+17+
Developerjody zellenPIONE

In-app purchases

None

Episodic

No in-app purchases

None

Nexttake

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Episodic free?
Episodic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nexttake free?
Nexttake is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Episodic or Nexttake have ads?
Neither Episodic nor Nexttake shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Episodic or Nexttake?
Episodic ships an update every 8 days, and Nexttake every 2 weeks. Most recently, Episodic was updated on November 6, 2026 and Nexttake on November 4, 2026.

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