# Bluemerang vs InPlay

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bluemerang at none against InPlay's 10. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. InPlay sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Bluemerang asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bluemerang ships an update every 2 weeks, InPlay every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bluemerang | InPlay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.5 (409 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inplay-interactive-stories/id6773279322/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **409** |
| Positive reviews | — | 25.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 14 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Leonardo Viana](https://appshunter.io/developer/667697686) | [Vicoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797900075) |

## What reviewers say

### Bluemerang

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluemerang/id6479946461)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### InPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inplay-interactive-stories/id6773279322)

Engage with compelling drama and shape your own narrative through impactful choices. Build relationships with characters and influence the story's direction in this immersive interactive experience.

**Highlights:** High-quality drama resources, Deep interactive experience, Choice-driven storylines, Immersive gameplay, Character relationship building

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Weekly Plan | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| VIP Monthly  Plan1 | $19.99 | per month |
| VIP Monthly Plan2 | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro plan-monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro plan-yearly | $149.99 | per year |
| 0.99 USD Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| 9.99 USD Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| 19.99 USD Package | $19.99 | one-time |
| 29.99 USD Package | $29.99 | one-time |
| 49.99 USD Package | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bluemerang free?

Bluemerang is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is InPlay free?

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

### Do Bluemerang or InPlay have ads?

Neither Bluemerang nor InPlay shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bluemerang or InPlay?

Bluemerang ships an update every 2 weeks, and InPlay every 3 weeks. Most recently, Bluemerang was updated on November 4, 2026 and InPlay on November 5, 2026.

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