# StoryLoop vs ARC

StoryLoop and ARC both sit at 4.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of StoryLoop's written reviews are positive against 75% of ARC's. StoryLoop also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.0). ARC's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. StoryLoop sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days and ARC sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for StoryLoop against 4.0 for ARC. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ARC has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of StoryLoop's written reviews are positive against 75% of ARC's.

StoryLoop ships an update every 5 days, ARC every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StoryLoop | ARC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storyloop-interactive-stories/id6754521088/reviews) | [4.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-interactive-stories/id6759538973/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Storyloop](https://appshunter.io/developer/1848624600) | [Fishybear LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/386484263) |

## What reviewers say

### StoryLoop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storyloop-interactive-stories/id6754521088)

Immerse yourself in visual, episodic stories where your choices shape the narrative. Explore diverse genres with beautifully illustrated scenes and cinematic panels. Create and share your own interactive series without needing drawing skills.

**Highlights:** Visual episodic storytelling, Interactive choices, Branching narratives, Diverse genres, Creator tools, Story discovery

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 200 Credits | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| Storyloop creator | $14.99 | per month |
| 500 Credits | $29.99 | per 7 days |
| 1000 Credits | $49.99 | per 7 days |
| Individual Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Storyloop creator annual | $59.99 | per year |
| 2000 Credits | $79.99 | per 7 days |
| Coins 40 + 10 Bonus | $0.49 | one-time |
| Coins 80 + 20 Bonus | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins 240 + 60 Bonus | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins 400 + 100 Bonus | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coins 800 + 200 Bonus | $8.99 | one-time |
| Coins 1500 + 500 Bonus | $17.99 | one-time |
| Coins 3500 + 1500 Bonus | $44.99 | one-time |


### ARC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arc-interactive-stories/id6759538973)

Engage with stories by making choices that shape the narrative and lead to unique endings. Explore various genres, from romance to fantasy, with both short reads and full-length books. An AI companion can help guide your decisions.

**Highlights:** Interactive stories with branching paths, Short stories for quick reads, Full-length books with multiple endings, AI companion for decision guidance, Audio narration for chapters, Regularly added new stories

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ARC Reader | $9.99 | per month |
| ARC Reader Plus | $24.99 | per month |
| ARC Reader | $99.99 | per year |
| ARC Reader Plus | $199.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StoryLoop free?

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

### Is ARC free?

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

### Which has better reviews, StoryLoop or ARC?

StoryLoop and ARC are both rated 4.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 8 ratings respectively.

### Do StoryLoop or ARC have ads?

Neither StoryLoop nor ARC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StoryLoop or ARC?

StoryLoop ships an update every 5 days, and ARC every 2 weeks. Most recently, StoryLoop was updated on October 30, 2026 and ARC on October 25, 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.*