# OPPAYA vs PassTheStory

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PassTheStory at none against OPPAYA's 10. PassTheStory also leads on ads (none vs shown). OPPAYA's advantage is ratings volume (45 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OPPAYA sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. PassTheStory asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for OPPAYA against 5.0 for PassTheStory. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OPPAYA has 45 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OPPAYA | PassTheStory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oppaya-ai-virtual-idol-chat/id6754431823/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passthestory/id6756682884/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **45** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 95 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Oppa Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848263193) | [Justin Neuman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1859103444) |

## What reviewers say

### OPPAYA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/oppaya-ai-virtual-idol-chat/id6754431823)

Create and converse with lifelike AI virtual idols. Customize their appearance, voice, and personality, then embark on parallel world adventures or seek guidance from a mystical Answer Book. Enjoy immersive voice experiences and connect with a community of creators.

**Highlights:** AI virtual idol companion, Customizable appearance, voice, and personality, Natural and personal conversations, Immersive voice experiences, Parallel world adventures, Mystical Answer Book guidance, Community sharing

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get Weekly Plan! | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| Get Monthly Premium! | $12.99 | per month |
| Get Monthly Plan! | $12.99 | per month |
| Get New User Benefit! | $49.99 | per year |
| Get Christmas Offer! | $49.99 | per year |
| Get Yearly Plan! | $89.99 | per year |
| Oppaya Credit Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Oppaya Credit Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Oppaya Credit Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Oppaya Credit Pack | $9.99 | one-time |


### PassTheStory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/passthestory/id6756682884)

Collaboratively create stories with another person by taking turns adding sentences. This app fosters connection and imagination through a unique, voice-first experience for young children and families. Your stories are saved privately on your device, creating a shared mythology.

**Highlights:** Collaborative sentence-based storytelling, Voice input for young children, Private story library, Offline functionality, No ads or data collection, Family bonding ritual

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OPPAYA free?

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

### Is PassTheStory free?

PassTheStory is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, OPPAYA or PassTheStory?

PassTheStory is rated higher. OPPAYA averages 4.9 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while PassTheStory averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do OPPAYA or PassTheStory have ads?

OPPAYA shows ads; PassTheStory does not.

### Which is updated more often, OPPAYA or PassTheStory?

OPPAYA ships an update monthly, and PassTheStory monthly. Most recently, OPPAYA was updated on November 5, 2026 and PassTheStory on October 30, 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.*