# GlowFable vs Freeroam

The clearest difference is rating: Freeroam at 4.3 against GlowFable's 2.8. Freeroam also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (279 vs 11). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GlowFable sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per 7 days and Freeroam sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Freeroam holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Freeroam has 279 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of GlowFable's written reviews are positive against 47% of Freeroam's.

GlowFable ships an update every 11 days, Freeroam every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on July 25, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GlowFable | Freeroam |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glowfable/id6752957708/reviews) | **[4.3 (279 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freeroam/id6758588425/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **279** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **47.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 572 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Hangzhou Xinghe Zhiyao Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887184776) | [Freeroam, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873816442) |

## What reviewers say

### GlowFable

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glowfable/id6752957708)

This app offers a vast library of English web-novels and short fiction, including romance, fantasy, and YA genres. Enjoy a customizable reading experience with continuous scroll, adjustable text, and distraction-free controls. Listen to stories with a built-in text-to-speech audio player.

**Highlights:** Continuous scroll reading, Adjustable text and themes, Distraction-free reading controls, Built-in text-to-speech audio player, Personalized story recommendations, Favorites and bookshelf

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Weekly | $17.99 | per 7 days |
| vip monthly | $29.99 | per month |
| vip yearly | $199.99 | per year |
| coins 1100 | $6.99 | one-time |
| coins 2400 | $19.99 | one-time |
| coins 7000 | $49.99 | one-time |


### Freeroam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freeroam/id6758588425)

Create and explore interactive stories in any genre, from fantasy to sci-fi. This app lets you be the main character, shaping narratives with your choices and actions. Share your creations with a community of storytellers and discover new worlds.

**Highlights:** World simulation and storytelling, Interactive narrative choices, Character and world design, Multi-genre exploration, Community sharing and discovery, Real-time scene generation

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spark | $9.00 | per month |
| Beacon | $19.00 | per month |
| Blaze | $59.00 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GlowFable free?

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

### Is Freeroam free?

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

### Which has better reviews, GlowFable or Freeroam?

Freeroam is rated higher. GlowFable averages 2.8 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Freeroam averages 4.3 from 279 ratings.

### Do GlowFable or Freeroam have ads?

Neither GlowFable nor Freeroam shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GlowFable or Freeroam?

GlowFable ships an update every 11 days, and Freeroam every 3 days. Most recently, GlowFable was updated on July 25, 2026 and Freeroam on September 27, 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.*