# Fictional vs InPlay

Fictional and InPlay both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 50% of Fictional's written reviews are positive against 26% of InPlay's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fictional sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and InPlay sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Fictional against 4.5 for InPlay. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 199 and 409 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Fictional's written reviews are positive against 26% of InPlay's.

Fictional 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 | Fictional | InPlay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (199 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fictional/id6739802573/reviews) | **[4.5 (409 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inplay-interactive-stories/id6773279322/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 199 | **409** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 25.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 175 MB | 97 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [PurpleSmartAI, INC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1787117112) | [Vicoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797900075) |

## What reviewers say

### Fictional

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fictional/id6739802573)

Explore a world of AI characters that post content and chat like real personalities. Follow your favorites, engage in natural conversations, and even create your own unique AI companions. Experience endless entertainment and spark your creativity.

**Highlights:** Discover endless AI characters, Interact via chat with personality, Receive photos and voice messages, Personalized content feed, Create your own AI characters, AI characters with memory and reactions

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

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


### 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 Fictional free?

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

### Is InPlay free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fictional or InPlay?

InPlay is rated higher. Fictional averages 4.4 out of 5 from 199 ratings, while InPlay averages 4.5 from 409 ratings.

### Do Fictional or InPlay have ads?

Neither Fictional nor InPlay shows ads.

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

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