# Lore vs AltLife Sim!

The clearest difference is ads: Lore at none against AltLife Sim!'s shown. AltLife Sim!'s advantage is chart position (#49 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lore sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days and AltLife Sim! sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Lore against 4.7 for AltLife Sim!. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.3K and 922 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 70% and 69% positive.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lore | AltLife Sim! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lore-interactive-stories/id6741527552/reviews)** | [4.7 (922 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altlife-sim/id6756287369/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.3K** | 922 |
| Positive reviews | **69.8% of reviews** | 69.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#49** |
| Size | 89 MB | 281 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Sunbird Studio Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1794554687) | [BountifulGames](https://appshunter.io/developer/1836057823) |

## 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 |


### AltLife Sim!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/altlife-sim/id6756287369)

**Currently charting:** #49 Top Free · Role Playing, #128 Top Free · Simulation (US App Store)

Experience a life simulator where you can make choices or write your own story. Type custom dialogue, invent new activities, and forge a unique path in a game with limitless possibilities.

**Highlights:** Write custom dialogue, Invent new activities, True roleplaying, Branching story paths, Life simulation gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sparks 1x | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sparks 2x | $4.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| Sparks 5x | $9.99 | one-time |
| Creator Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Deluxe | $14.99 | one-time |
| Legacy Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Sparks 8x | $19.99 | one-time |
| Sparks 16x | $39.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Gems | $39.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Gems | $79.99 | one-time |
| Sparks 30x | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lore free?

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

### Is AltLife Sim! free?

AltLife Sim! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lore or AltLife Sim!?

Lore is rated higher. Lore averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.3K ratings, while AltLife Sim! averages 4.7 from 922 ratings.

### Do Lore or AltLife Sim! have ads?

AltLife Sim! shows ads; Lore does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lore or AltLife Sim!?

Lore ships an update every 2 weeks, and AltLife Sim! every 2 weeks. Most recently, Lore was updated on October 18, 2026 and AltLife Sim! on October 17, 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.*