# Janitor vs DinoDex

The clearest difference is ads: Janitor at none against DinoDex's shown. Janitor also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (3.5K vs 27). DinoDex's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (86% vs 61%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Janitor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and DinoDex sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DinoDex holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Janitor has 3.5K ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Janitor's written reviews are positive against 86% of DinoDex's.

Janitor ships an update every 10 days, DinoDex fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Janitor | DinoDex |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (3.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/janitor-interactive-stories/id6692609366/reviews) | **[4.8 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dinodex/id6743582569/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3.5K** | 27 |
| Positive reviews | 60.9% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#16** | — |
| Size | 106 MB | 145 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JanitorAI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1768862451) | [ADAVII (PVT) LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1711708818) |

## What reviewers say

### Janitor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/janitor-interactive-stories/id6692609366)

**Currently charting:** #16 Top Free · Book, #24 Top Grossing · Book (US App Store)

Step inside stories and interact with characters to shape the narrative. This app allows you to create and explore fictional worlds, catering to fans of romance, fantasy, and fanfiction.

**Highlights:** Interactive storytelling, Character interaction, Story creation tools, Genre selection, Community-driven content, Fanfiction support

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Janitor+ Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Janitor+ Monthly | $12.99 | per month |


### DinoDex

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dinodex/id6743582569)

Explore the prehistoric world with a comprehensive dinosaur encyclopedia. Discover detailed profiles, compare species, find fossil locations, and engage with interactive mini-games. Learn about dinosaur evolution through a full timeline view.

**Highlights:** Detailed dinosaur profiles, Side-by-side dinosaur comparison, Real-world fossil locations, Interactive mini-games, Full dinosaur evolution timeline

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Donation Microraptor | $0.99 | per month |
| Donation Stegosaurus | $4.99 | per month |
| Donation Titanosaurus | $14.99 | per month |
| Donation Compsognathus | $1.99 | one-time |
| Velociraptor | $4.99 | one-time |
| Triceratops | $9.99 | one-time |
| Spinosaurus | $19.99 | one-time |
| Donation Tyrannosaurus Rex | $49.99 | one-time |
| Donation Argentinosaurus | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Janitor free?

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

### Is DinoDex free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Janitor or DinoDex?

DinoDex is rated higher. Janitor averages 4.4 out of 5 from 3.5K ratings, while DinoDex averages 4.8 from 27 ratings.

### Do Janitor or DinoDex have ads?

DinoDex shows ads; Janitor does not.

### Which is updated more often, Janitor or DinoDex?

Janitor ships an update every 10 days, and DinoDex fortnightly. Most recently, Janitor was updated on September 24, 2026 and DinoDex on September 23, 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.*