Episodic vs Nexttake
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Create moving collages
- Utilize black and white looping animations
- Reposition and scale animation fragments
- Build unique narratives
- Explore new visual relationships
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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
Nexttake
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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?
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | Episodic | Nexttake |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | jody zellen | PIONE |
In-app purchases
Episodic
No in-app purchases
Nexttake
No in-app purchases









