# Sci vs StoryLoop

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sci at none against StoryLoop's 14. On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StoryLoop sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days. Sci asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sci ships an update weekly, StoryLoop every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sci | StoryLoop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storyloop-interactive-stories/id6754521088/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 39 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [ROMAN SAFRONOV](https://appshunter.io/developer/573018413) | [Storyloop](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848624600) |

## What reviewers say

### Sci

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sci-fi-interactive-stories/id6495236344)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### StoryLoop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storyloop-interactive-stories/id6754521088)

Immerse yourself in visual, episodic stories where your choices shape the narrative. Explore diverse genres with beautifully illustrated scenes and cinematic panels. Create and share your own interactive series without needing drawing skills.

**Highlights:** Visual episodic storytelling, Interactive choices, Branching narratives, Diverse genres, Creator tools, Story discovery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Credits | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Storyloop creator | $14.99 | per month |
| 500 Credits | $29.99 | per 7 days |
| 1000 Credits | $49.99 | per 7 days |
| Individual Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Storyloop creator annual | $59.99 | per year |
| 2000 Credits | $79.99 | per 7 days |
| Coins 40 + 10 Bonus | $0.49 | one-time |
| Coins 80 + 20 Bonus | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins 240 + 60 Bonus | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins 400 + 100 Bonus | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coins 800 + 200 Bonus | $8.99 | one-time |
| Coins 1500 + 500 Bonus | $17.99 | one-time |
| Coins 3500 + 1500 Bonus | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sci free?

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

### Is StoryLoop free?

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

### Do Sci or StoryLoop have ads?

Neither Sci nor StoryLoop shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sci or StoryLoop?

Sci ships an update weekly, and StoryLoop every 5 days. Most recently, Sci was updated on October 3, 2026 and StoryLoop on September 30, 2026.

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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.*