# Riffio vs BRAVE+

The clearest difference is monetization model: Riffio at free with in-app purchases against BRAVE+'s subscription. Riffio also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly). BRAVE+'s advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (510 vs 59). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Riffio sells 20 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and BRAVE+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

BRAVE+ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BRAVE+ has 510 ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of Riffio's written reviews are positive against 58% of BRAVE+'s.

Riffio ships an update fortnightly, BRAVE+ monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Riffio | BRAVE+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riffio/id6504306493/reviews) | **[4.5 (510 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brave-plus/id6738397373/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 59 | **510** |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **58.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 136 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Storybutton](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721128949) | [Brave Books LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780628663) |

## What reviewers say

### Riffio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/riffio/id6504306493)

This app allows users to create the next season of their favorite shows by making choices that shape the story. Users select characters, settings, and ideas to craft interactive episodes, becoming co-creators of beloved narratives.

**Highlights:** Choose your favorite show, Select lead characters, Pick the story setting, Develop your own ideas, Make choices to shape the story, Create 2-minute episodes

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

**In-app purchases (20)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Riffio Pro 1 | $2.99 | per month |
| Riffio Pro 2 | $4.99 | per month |
| Riffio Pro 3 | $7.99 | per month |
| Riffio Pro 4 | $9.99 | per month |
| Riffio Pro 5 | $12.99 | per month |
| Riffio Standard Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Family Monthly plan | $12.99 | per month |
| Riffio Pro 1 Yearly | $24.99 | per year |
| Riffio Pro Monthly | $24.99 | per month |
| Individual Plan | $79.99 | per year |
| Riffio Standard Yearly | $99.00 | per year |
| Riffio Pro 5 Yearly | $99.99 | per year |
| Family Plan | $99.99 | per year |
| Riffio Pro Yearly | $199.00 | per year |
| 800 Riffios | $0.99 | one-time |
| 4,000 Riffios | $4.99 | one-time |
| 8,000 Riffios | $9.99 | one-time |
| 16,000 Riffios | $19.99 | one-time |
| 40,000 Riffios | $49.99 | one-time |
| 80,000 Riffios | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great stories and content
- 💡 Creative and imaginative stories
- 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Kid-friendly content
- 💡 Ability to create own characters
- 👍 Entertains whole family

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 👎 Lack of new content updates
- 👎 App doesn't track listening progress
- 👎 Frustrating user experience
- 👎 Ads in kid-friendly content

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't keep track of listening progress
- App doesn't remember where you left off
- App doesn't show new episodes when they come out
- Subscription from other sources not recognized
- Storycast account not linked

**Requested features**

- Add new content regularly
- Implement a search button
- Improve tracking of listening progress
- Ensure child-safe ads only
- Allow linking of existing subscriptions


### BRAVE+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brave-plus/id6738397373)

A curated streaming platform for children, offering ad-free content designed to foster imagination, character, and positive values. It features a collection of trusted shows, original series, and audiobooks, all carefully vetted to ensure age-appropriateness and healthy mental development.

**Highlights:** Curated content for kids, Ad-free streaming, Character and value-based shows, Original series, Children's audiobooks, Parent-approved vetting process

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Riffio free?

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

### Is BRAVE+ free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Riffio or BRAVE+?

BRAVE+ is rated higher. Riffio averages 4.1 out of 5 from 59 ratings, while BRAVE+ averages 4.5 from 510 ratings.

### Do Riffio or BRAVE+ have ads?

Neither Riffio nor BRAVE+ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Riffio or BRAVE+?

Riffio ships an update fortnightly, and BRAVE+ monthly. Most recently, Riffio was updated on October 20, 2026 and BRAVE+ on October 22, 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.*