# OpenRecovery vs StoriTold

The clearest difference is ratings volume: OpenRecovery at 292 against StoriTold's 1. On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OpenRecovery sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month and StoriTold sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for OpenRecovery against 5.0 for StoriTold. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OpenRecovery has 292 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenRecovery | StoriTold |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (292 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openrecovery/id6446251140/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storitold/id6786001993/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **292** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 88.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 110 MB | 37 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Huxley Technologies, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676934340) | [TRENTON J CROFTS](https://appshunter.io/developer/6786001995) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenRecovery

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openrecovery/id6446251140)

This app provides AI-powered support for various recovery paths, including 12 Steps, SMART Recovery, and CBT. It offers personalized guidance, interactive journals, and a resource library to aid individuals and their allies in their recovery journey.

**Highlights:** AI Recovery Assistant (Kai), Voice chat support, 12 Steps, SMART Recovery, CBT tools, Self-discovery journals, Resource library, Progress tracking, Calendar view

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium Access | $9.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤖 AI-powered Kai assistant provides personalized insights and support
- 💪 Highly effective for recovery accountability and habit building
- 🆓 Completely free with no in-app purchases or ads
- 🎯 Comprehensive 12-step program support with detailed step work
- 🌍 Inclusive of multiple recovery approaches (12-step, SMART Recovery, CBT, MAT)

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚠️ AI occasionally becomes mean or cruel in responses
- 🚫 Heavily focused on 12-step approach, less inclusive of non-religious paths
- 🐛 App freezes preventing forward progress in conversations
- ❌ Limited support for atheists and non-theists
- 🎭 Potential liability concerns with vulnerable user population

**Reported bugs**

- Service tab inaccessible due to persistent feedback popup
- App freezes preventing users from moving forward in conversations
- Feedback survey popup cannot be dismissed

**Requested features**

- Dark mode or night mode option
- Restore previous app icon with stairway design
- Tip jar or donation feature to support developers
- Expanded non-secular and scientifically-based program integration


### StoriTold

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storitold/id6786001993)

This app provides a guided journaling experience with weekly prompts to help users document their life stories. It offers features like voice recording and photo additions for a richer narrative. The app prioritizes privacy and aims to create a lasting legacy for families.

**Highlights:** Weekly guided journaling prompts, Voice recording of stories (Premium), Add photos to stories (Premium), AI-driven follow-up questions (Premium), Private and secure storage, Cross-device syncing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| StoriTold Premium Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| StoriTold Premium Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenRecovery free?

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

### Is StoriTold free?

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

### Which has better reviews, OpenRecovery or StoriTold?

StoriTold is rated higher. OpenRecovery averages 4.9 out of 5 from 292 ratings, while StoriTold averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do OpenRecovery or StoriTold have ads?

Neither OpenRecovery nor StoriTold shows ads.

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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.*