Comparison

Storyblocker vs Simulon

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

Head to head
About

Storyblocker

This app is a previsualization tool for filmmakers to create storyboards. It offers a 3D canvas, extensive libraries of actors and props, dynamic lighting, and AR integration. AI features can suggest shot sequences and optimize story flow.

Highlights
  • 3D Canvas for virtual environments
  • Expansive actor and prop library
  • Dynamic lighting controls
  • Augmented Reality (AR) integration
  • AI-enhanced storyboard suggestions
  • Intuitive user interface
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Step into the future of filmmaking with Storyblocker! Whether you're an aspiring filmmaker or a seasoned professional, our state-of-the-art previsualization tool is designed to transform your narrative dreams into a virtual reality. Key Features: - 3D Canvas: Craft stunning virtual environments in seconds. From urban landscapes to serene nature backdrops, your story's setting is just a tap away. - Expansive Actor & Prop Library: No more stick figures! Choose from our vast library of lifelike actors and props to represent your characters and set pieces. It's like having a Hollywood studio in your pocket. - Dynamic Lighting: Control every glint and shadow with our advanced lighting options. A moody noir, a sunlit romance, or the eerie glow of an alien invasion? You decide. - Augmented Reality (AR) Integration: Take previsualization to the next level! Block your shots in the real world, get a tangible sense of space, and find the perfect angle every time. - AI-Enhanced Storyboards: Let Artificial Intelligence suggest dynamic shot sequences, optimize story flow, or even recommend mood-enhancing elements. Craft, refine, and perfect your vision like never before. - Intuitive Design: Whether you’re a tech guru or a newbie, Storyblocker's user-friendly interface ensures that your ideas take center stage. With streamlined navigation and handy tutorials, you'll be blocking out Oscar-worthy sequences in no time! Why Storyblocker? Create with Confidence: Turn abstract ideas into tangible visual representations. Collaborate Seamlessly: Share your visualizations with team members or stakeholders instantly. Save Time & Resources: Reduce costly reshoots by getting it right the first time. Download Storyblocker today and revolutionize the way you tell stories! Terms of Use: https://www.storyblocker.com/termsofuse Apple Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.storyblocker.com/privacypolicy

About

Simulon

Create studio-quality visual effects by integrating photorealistic 3D elements into live-action footage. This tool offers an end-to-end VFX workflow on iPhone, from capture to render, adapting to all skill levels. Preview 3D assets in-camera as you film and reconstruct environments in 3D for precise compositing.

Highlights
  • End-to-end VFX workflow on iPhone
  • In-camera CG preview while filming
  • Instant 32-bit HDR lighting
  • Reconstruct reality in 3D
  • Camera-accurate realism
  • Import industry-standard 3D files
  • Cloud render farm integration
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Simulon. The camera for your imagination. Bring imagined characters, real objects and your own designs into the world around you. Compose with your camera, capture a lifelike image and turn it into a video by describing what happens next. No 3D or animation experience needed. CREATE FROM AN IDEA Start with words, a photo or your own design. Turn a sketch into a character or take a concept off the page and into a real setting. CLONE REALITY Create from photos of something real, whether it's your pet, a favourite car or a sculpture. Keep its familiar look or imagine something different. Give your pet a new outfit, shrink a car onto your desk or bring a statue to life. MAKE THE WORLD YOUR SET Place your subject in augmented reality. Adjust its size and position, then move around to find your angle. AI rendering brings it into the scene with lifelike lighting, shadows and reflections. DIRECT WHAT HAPPENS NEXT Describe how your subject moves and what happens in the scene to create a video. From a small gesture to an unexpected adventure, you direct the action without animating by hand. Keep your subjects in a personal library and return to them in new locations and new stories. Make something just for fun, develop an idea or create something to share with the world. GET STARTED Try Simulon with starter assets and included free usage. Creating custom assets requires a paid plan. Simulon Plus and Pro offer additional features and monthly usage. Usage limits apply. Shape reality.

Screenshots

Storyblocker4 screens
Simulon4 screens

Verdict

The call

Storyblocker and Simulon both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Storyblocker's written reviews are positive against 67% of Simulon's. Simulon's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (31 vs 7). On price, rating, 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. Storyblocker sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Simulon sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Storyblocker against 4.4 for Simulon. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 31 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Storyblocker's written reviews are positive against 67% of Simulon's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Storyblocker ships an update every 2 months, Simulon every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Storyblocker versus Simulon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStoryblockerSimulon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (7 ratings) — better4.4 (31 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings731 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size510 MB65 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperStoryblocker IncSimulon

Customer experience

Storyblocker

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Simulon

All ratings31 ratings
Positive87.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.9%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Storyblocker

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Annual$114.991 Year
One-time3
  • 40 credits$15.99
  • 100 Credits$29.99
  • 200 credits$49.99
16 purchases

Simulon

Subscriptions8
  • Lite7 Days trial$15.001 Month
  • Plus7 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Core$29.001 Month
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  • Pro7 Days trial$55.001 Month
  • Lite7 Days trial$143.991 Year
  • Studio$200.001 Month
  • Plus7 Days trial$239.001 Year
  • Pro7 Days trial$529.001 Year
One-time8
  • 10,000 Credits$5.00
  • 20,000 Credits$10.00
  • 30,000 Credits$15.00
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  • 50,000 Credits$25.00
  • 80,000 Credits$40.00
  • 90,000 Credits$45.00
  • 180,000 Credits$90.00
  • 200,000 Credits$100.00

Questions

Is Storyblocker free?
Storyblocker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simulon free?
Simulon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Storyblocker or Simulon?
Storyblocker is rated higher. Storyblocker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Simulon averages 4.4 from 31 ratings.
Do Storyblocker or Simulon have ads?
Neither Storyblocker nor Simulon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Storyblocker or Simulon?
Storyblocker ships an update every 2 months, and Simulon every 5 days. Most recently, Storyblocker was updated on September 29, 2026 and Simulon on October 11, 2026.

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