Comparison

Lore vs SGL

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Lore

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
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Lore: Interactive Stories is an interactive fiction app that places you at the center of immersive, character-driven stories. Explore romance, mystery, fantasy, and drama through interactive scenes, meaningful choices, and conversations with characters who have their own goals, secrets, and perspectives. They don't just react to your choices - they reach out, build relationships, and help shape how each story unfolds. Lore's writers previously wrote for Netflix Stories and Episode, where they created the top stories on each platform. We launched with four premium stories and have just added a sixth. THE FATE GAME - A reality dating show where tarot cards shape every decision, and every connection comes with consequences. CLUB HOLLYWOOD - Navigate ambition, relationships, and scandal as you rise through the world of fame and entertainment. MY COLLEGE FANTASY - As the only human at a magic college, your choices could change friendships, rivalries, and the future of two worlds. OUTBREAK ESCAPE - A camping trip turns into a fight for survival when a zombie outbreak changes everything. PLAYING PRINCESS - Step into royal life for three weeks, win over the prince, outsmart court intrigue, and protect a secret that could change everything. MY ITALIAN INTERNSHIP - Chase your dream job in Rome while rivalry, ambition, and unexpected relationships complicate every step. New chapters launch every week, with more stories coming soon. Lore has no ads and no premium choices. The first two chapters of every story are free to play, and an all-access subscription unlocks every chapter across all stories. Privacy Policy: https://getlore.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://getlore.com/tos

About

SGL

Immerse yourself in interactive stories across various genres, where your choices shape the narrative. Enjoy a premium experience with no ads, gems, or paid choices, only paying for stories you wish to continue.

Highlights
  • Player choices impact story outcomes
  • Multiple genres available
  • No ads or hidden costs
  • New episodes released regularly
  • Free first chapter for all stories
  • Subscription for unlimited access
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Play interactive story games where your decisions impact the story. No gems. No ads. No paid choices. Just pure storytelling across romance, horror, comedy, action and much more. Play the first chapter of every story for free, then only pay for the stories you like. Welcome to Shadow Grove Library - a growing universe of immersive stories, unforgettable characters, and dramatic twists. WHY PLAY SHADOW GROVE LIBRARY? - Your choices matter in every story - No ads, no gems, no locked decisions - Explore multiple genres in one app - New episodes released regularly - Play freely - no interruptions, no pressure EXPLORE OUR STORIES: FRAGGED BY CUPID Join your school esports club and navigate love, rivalry, and friendship. With a childhood crush, a loyal best friend, and a new competitor in the mix... who will you choose? THE AWAKENED A secret cure saves your life - but at a cost. As terrifying side effects emerge, you’ll uncover something far more unnatural than you imagined. S.T.O.O.L. (Steamy Triangle Of Orc Love) Survive high school as a teenage orc while juggling chaos, drama, and romance. Who will become your perfect cave mate? SAMURAI EXORCIST After losing everything to demons, you’re raised by a mysterious samurai. Will you follow a path of revenge... or forge your own destiny? ...and many more stories waiting to be discovered. ALWAYS GROWING New content drops regularly, with fresh stories or chapters added every week. Start with free chapters and continue your journey with new episodic releases. SIMPLE, FAIR ACCESS Subscribe for unlimited access to: - Every story - All completed chapters - All future releases No hidden costs. No locked choices. Just stories. Language Support: Please note that SGL: Interactive Story Games is currently available in English only. ABOUT US We’re a small family-run studio building stories we love - and we’re just getting started. Join us and be part of the journey! lostseraph.com/sgl facebook.com/LostSeraphPage/ instagram.com/lostseraphllc/ tiktok.com/@lostseraph_tiktok/ reddit.com/user/lostSeraph6/ youtube.com/@lostseraphllc PRIVACY POLICY & TERMS OF SERVICE https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ https://lostseraph.com/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Lore4 screens
SGL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lore at 68% against SGL's 13%. Lore also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.7) and ads (none vs shown). SGL's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Lore sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and SGL sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lore holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lore has 1.4K ratings behind it against 39, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Lore's written reviews are positive against 13% of SGL's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lore ships an update every 2 weeks, SGL every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Lore versus SGL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoreSGL
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.4K ratings) — better3.7 (39 ratings)
Positive reviews68.4% of reviews — better12.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1.4K — better39
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size89 MB198 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperSunbird Studio Inc.Lost Seraph, LLC

Customer experience

Lore

All ratings1,303 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews171 reviews
Positive68.4%
Neutral12.3%
Negative19.3%

SGL

All ratings34 ratings
Positive70.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative29.4%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative87.5%

In-app purchases

14 purchases

Lore

Subscriptions11
  • Story Pass Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Story Pass Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Story Pass Weekly7 Days trial$6.997 Days
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  • Story Pass Premier3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Story Pass Premier3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Story Pass - Monthly$12.991 Month
  • Story Pass Monthly3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Story Pass+$19.991 Month
  • Season Pass Trial3 Days trial$29.993 Months
  • Story Pass - Annual$99.991 Year
  • Story Pass - Annual3 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time3
  • 2 Additional Story Paths$4.99
  • 1000 Messages$5.99
  • 2000 Messages$9.99
17 purchases

SGL

Subscriptions2
  • SGL Unlimited Story Access/Monthly$7.991 Month
  • SGL Unlimited Story Access/Yearly$79.991 Year
One-time15
  • Forewarning Ch. 3$1.99
  • Forewarning Ch. 2$1.99
  • The Awakened Ch. 3$1.99
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  • Spiderwebs Ch. 2$1.99
  • The Awakened Ch. 4$1.99
  • Forewarning Ch. 4$1.99
  • Allegiances Ch. 2$1.99
  • Pyromancer Ch. 2$1.99
  • Pyromancer Ch. 3$1.99
  • S.T.O.O.L. Ch. 2$1.99
  • Space Therapist Ch. 2$1.99
  • Pyromancer Ch. 5$1.99
  • TekBox Ch. 4$1.99
  • Allegiances Ch. 4$1.99
  • Fragged by Cupid Ch. 2$2.99

Questions

Is Lore free?
Lore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SGL free?
SGL is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lore or SGL?
Lore is rated higher. Lore averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while SGL averages 3.7 from 39 ratings.
Do Lore or SGL have ads?
SGL shows ads; Lore does not.
Which is updated more often, Lore or SGL?
Lore ships an update every 2 weeks, and SGL every 4 weeks. Most recently, Lore was updated on October 28, 2026 and SGL on October 24, 2026.

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