Comparison

TV Studio Story vs Refind Self

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

Head to head
About

TV Studio Story

Create your own TV shows in this pixel art simulation game. Manage every aspect of production, from choosing genres and performers to scouting locations and promoting your work. Aim for high ratings and become a TV industry legend.

Highlights
  • Create custom TV shows
  • Manage studio staff and performers
  • Scout new locations and decor
  • Promote shows via various media
  • Experiment with genres and themes
  • Build rapport with talent agencies
Features
Currently charting
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Lights, camera, action! Get ready to enter the TV industry... Kairosoft style! In this charming pixel art sim game, you'll create your own shows, deciding everything from the theme and genre down to the set and the performers who star in it. Experiment with different combinations, and you might just have a hit on your hands! Where would a TV show be without its stars? Build rapport with different talent agencies, find performers that specialize in certain genres, and get the studio audience really fired up! Preparation is an important part of any production. Send your staff out to scout new locations, and they'll come back with new themes, genres, and decor items, giving you even more options to work with. Once one show airs, you can start on another right away! Publicize it in magazines, on the radio, or on social media to win new fans. How high will the ratings on your next show be...? It's time to take control of the airwaves and create a hit that will go down in TV history! -- Supports drag to scroll and pinch to zoom. Search for "Kairosoft" to see all of our games, or visit us at http://kairopark.jp Be sure to check out both our free-to-play and paid games! Kairosoft's pixel art game series continues! Follow us on X (Twitter) for the latest Kairosoft news and information. https://twitter.com/kairokun2010

About

Refind Self

Explore a narrative-driven game where your choices reveal your personality. Unravel a robot's past and the secrets of its creator through interactive gameplay. Share your results and compare them with others.

Highlights
  • Interactive personality analysis
  • Narrative-driven story
  • Robot character exploration
  • Minigames and interaction
  • Personality result sharing
  • Online result comparison
Features
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All players approach games in varied ways, making different choices. No one ever plays in exactly the same way. Indeed, how a person plays can be an indicator of their personality. And Refind Self is a game where you can learn about that personality. One play is about one hour. Just enjoy this simple test during your busy time. And the third time test will show all your personalities, where the end of the story is also not far away. ### STORY ### You are a robot with a human appearance. When the story begins, you stand at the grave of the Doctor who created you. The world is populated by robots in various forms, created for numerous purposes. Travel to places key to your memories of the Doctor, interact with the robots, and unravel the secrets behind the future the Doctor sought, and with what you were entrusted. ### HOW TO PLAY ### Go wherever you feel like, converse, investigate, play minigames... Simply play as it pleases you. There are no game overs, and there's no right or wrong way to progress. With each action you take, your personality will be analyzed. Once analysis is 100% complete... Congratulations, the game is cleared. Your personality results will also be revealed. If you want to know more about your personality, you can go back to play again and again. Of course, this also goes for those who want to know the truth of the story. ### PERSONALITY COMPARISON AND SHARING ### Your test results are stored in an online database, and you'll be issued a unique results ID. You can share your results ID, and view others' results to compare them with your own. Could similar personalities mean good compatibility? That's another way of having fun with your results. *Test result data does not include any personal identifiable information. Please contact us through the support form below if you have feedback or bug reports. https://playism.com/en/contact/consumer/ Developer: Lizardry (https://twitter.com/Lizardry_dev)

Screenshots

TV Studio Story4 screens
Refind Self4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TV Studio Story at 97% against Refind Self's 68%. TV Studio Story also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and chart position (#167 vs unranked). Refind Self's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $6.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

TV Studio Story costs $6.99 and Refind Self $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TV Studio Story holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TV Studio Story has 217 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of TV Studio Story's written reviews are positive against 68% of Refind Self's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TV Studio Story ships an update every 3 days, Refind Self every 6 days. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
TV Studio Story versus Refind Self: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTV Studio StoryRefind Self
Price$6.99$3.99 — better
Rating4.9 (217 ratings) — better4.7 (35 ratings)
Positive reviews96.6% of reviews — better68.1% of reviews
Number of ratings217 — better35
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#167 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB126 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperKairosoft Co.,LtdACTIVE GAMING MEDIA Inc.

Customer experience

TV Studio Story

All ratings217 ratings
Positive98.2%
Neutral1.4%
Negative0.5%
Written reviews175 reviews
Positive96.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative1.1%

Refind Self

All ratings35 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive68.1%
Neutral11.6%
Negative20.3%

User reviews

TV Studio Story

From 217 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Familiar and intuitive mechanics
  • 🎨 Charming visuals and presentation
  • 💰 Great value for money
  • 🕹️ Engaging and immersive experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🤔 Can be repetitive or tedious at times
  • 🤯 Steep learning curve for some mechanics
  • 🕰️ Slow progression or pacing issues

Refind Self

From 35 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Intriguing personality analysis
  • ✨ Cool concept and innovative mechanics
  • 💖 Emotional and reflective experience
  • 🎨 Charming pixel art graphics
  • 🌟 Unique and thought-provoking

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Game crashes and freezes
  • 🤔 Personality results sometimes inaccurate
  • 🤷 Repetitive after a few playthroughs
  • 💰 Price considered high by some
  • 👎 Story can be unclear or unengaging

Bugs and requests

TV Studio Story

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Negative values causing errors
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More diverse show genres and themes
  • Expanded customization options for studios and sets
  • Deeper strategic elements and decision-making
  • Improved tutorial or in-game guidance

Refind Self

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Game freezes during combat
  • Game crashes on elevator
  • Game won't start after initial loading
  • Download issues
  • Game freezes completely
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  • Persistent gray/brown screen of death after reinstall

Requested features

5 requests
  • Controller support
  • More story content/objectives
  • Additional endings
  • More decision variety
  • Multiplayer comparison feature

In-app purchases

None

TV Studio Story

No in-app purchases

None

Refind Self

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TV Studio Story free?
TV Studio Story costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Refind Self free?
Refind Self costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TV Studio Story or Refind Self?
TV Studio Story is rated higher. TV Studio Story averages 4.9 out of 5 from 217 ratings, while Refind Self averages 4.7 from 35 ratings.
Do TV Studio Story or Refind Self have ads?
Neither TV Studio Story nor Refind Self shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TV Studio Story or Refind Self?
TV Studio Story ships an update every 3 days, and Refind Self every 6 days. Most recently, TV Studio Story was updated on November 12, 2026 and Refind Self on November 12, 2026.

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