# Lore vs Threads of Echo

The clearest difference is rating: Lore at 4.8 against Threads of Echo's 3.4. Lore also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.3K vs 5). Threads of Echo's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lore sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and Threads of Echo sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lore holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lore has 1.3K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Lore's written reviews are positive against 50% of Threads of Echo's.

Lore ships an update every 2 weeks, Threads of Echo monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lore | Threads of Echo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lore-interactive-stories/id6741527552/reviews)** | [3.4 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threads-of-echo/id6748742098/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **69.8% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 89 MB | 1.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Sunbird Studio Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794554687) | [Ktizo Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827221492) |

## What reviewers say

### Lore

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lore-interactive-stories/id6741527552)

Immerse yourself in interactive stories with romance, mystery, and drama. Engage with characters who proactively message you and drive the narrative. Features premium stories with new chapters released weekly.

**Highlights:** Immersive interactive stories, Character interaction and proactive messaging, Romance, mystery, and drama genres, Premium story library, Weekly new chapters, All-access subscription

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Story Pass Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Story Pass Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Story Pass Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Story Pass Premier | $9.99 | per month |
| Story Pass Premier | $12.99 | per month |
| Story Pass - Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Story Pass Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| Story Pass+ | $19.99 | per month |
| Season Pass Trial | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Story Pass - Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Story Pass - Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| 2 Additional Story Paths | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Messages | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Messages | $9.99 | one-time |


### Threads of Echo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threads-of-echo/id6748742098)

Embark on a psychological visual novel where your choices shape the narrative and reveal your inner world. Explore themes of loss, fear, and secrets through interactive storytelling and a unique Enneagram-based personality system. Grow a mystical Life Tree that reflects your decisions and discover hidden paths and endings.

**Highlights:** Interactive narrative choices, Enneagram personality profiling, Life Tree progression system, Branching story paths, Multiple endings, Psychological themes

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Branch | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Game Replay | $6.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lore free?

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

### Is Threads of Echo free?

Threads of Echo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lore or Threads of Echo?

Lore is rated higher. Lore averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while Threads of Echo averages 3.4 from 5 ratings.

### Do Lore or Threads of Echo have ads?

Threads of Echo shows ads; Lore does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lore or Threads of Echo?

Lore ships an update every 2 weeks, and Threads of Echo monthly. Most recently, Lore was updated on October 17, 2026 and Threads of Echo on October 9, 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.*