Comparison

Frontier Stories vs Relatos

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

Head to head
About

Frontier Stories

Features
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Stories end. Relationships don't. Play an illustrated visual novel. Make choices that matter. Then keep talking to the characters you met inside it, long after the credits. You hand Axis the forbidden tome in chapter two. Hours later, in chat, he can't stop thinking about what you trusted him with. That is the whole idea. The story is where you meet them. It isn't where you leave them. ILLUSTRATED WORLDS, WRITTEN BY PEOPLE Romance, fantasy, mystery, sci-fi. A person writes every story and signs off on it before it reaches you, so nobody's voice drifts and nothing generic slips through. The cast is small and hand-picked, and readers cannot create characters of their own. CHOICES THAT LEAVE A MARK Branch the plot. Unlock characters. Find the endings, including the ones you have to earn. What you pick decides who shows up later, and who never does. THEY REMEMBER WHAT YOU ACTUALLY DID Not a summary of a chat log. The author marks the moments that matter, so your characters carry the real ones: the night at the river, the lantern you wouldn't let go out, the thing you said and can't take back. THEY WRITE TO YOU Go quiet for a few days and a letter arrives, in their voice, about what they have been doing without you. KEEP WHAT YOU UNLOCK Art, scenes, endings, achievements and keepsakes collect in your Collections. Put a character on your home screen if you want them closer. HOW IT WORKS Free to start. Story unlocks, chat messages and character art run on Quills, and the app shows you the cost before you spend anything. The catalogue is small on purpose and grows with every release. Characters are AI-powered and human-written. They are not real people and they can't feel what you feel. They will still remember you. playfrontier.app

About

Relatos

Embark on interactive fiction adventures where your choices shape the narrative and lead to unique endings. Explore multiple genres, play through different modes, and experience consequences that affect your character and relationships.

Highlights
  • Branching narrative paths
  • Multiple story genres
  • Player-driven consequences
  • Character relationship dynamics
  • Branching story maps
  • Daily community challenges
Features
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Every choice matters. Every story is yours. Relatos is interactive fiction where your decisions drive the narrative. Choose your genre, step into the story, and watch the plot branch around the choices you make, leading to unique endings. 6 GENRES, MANY STORIES Mystery. Thriller. Horror. Romance. Sci-Fi. Fantasy. Each story features branching paths, multiple endings, and characters who react to your choices. PLAY YOUR WAY Micro Stories — Quick adventures you can finish in one sitting Quest Mode — Stories with deeper branching and character dynamics Adventure Mode — Epic journeys with complex relationships and high stakes REAL CONSEQUENCES Your stats change based on your actions — not just the scene. Push too hard and your nerve breaks. Draw too much attention and you're caught. Every stat tells a story about the choices you made. CHARACTERS WHO REMEMBER Build trust or burn bridges. Characters respond to how you treat them, and relationships gate new choices. An ally on one playthrough might be an enemy on the next. BRANCHING STORY MAPS After each story, explore the full branching tree to see every path you didn't take — and share your unique journey with friends. DAILY CHALLENGES Play the daily challenge and see how your choices compare to the community. NO ADS WITH UNLIMITED Play free with ads, or subscribe to Unlimited for an ad-free experience with premium content. Start your first story in under a minute. Where it goes is up to you. Relatos Unlimited Subscription Unlock unlimited stories, remove ads, and get priority access to new content with Relatos Unlimited. Monthly: $1.99 USD/month Annual: $17.99 USD/year Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your Apple ID account settings after purchase. Privacy Policy: https://ariassoftware.com/privacy Terms of Use (EULA): https://ariassoftware.com/terms

Screenshots

Frontier Stories4 screens
Relatos4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Frontier Stories at none against Relatos's shown. Relatos's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Frontier Stories sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Relatos sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Frontier Stories ships an update fortnightly, Relatos every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Frontier Stories versus Relatos: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFrontier StoriesRelatos
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB11 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperFrontier StoriesArias Software LLC

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Frontier Stories

Subscriptions3
  • Quill Monthly Refill Bronze$12.991 Month
  • Quill Monthly Refill Silver$17.991 Month
  • Quill Monthly Refill Gold$39.991 Month
One-time3
  • Mage Pouch$5.99
  • Adventurer Pack$19.99
  • Dragon's Hoard$34.99
2 purchases

Relatos

Subscriptions2
  • Relatos Unlimited Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Relatos Unlimited Yearly$17.991 Year

Questions

Is Frontier Stories free?
Frontier Stories is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Relatos free?
Relatos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Frontier Stories or Relatos have ads?
Relatos shows ads; Frontier Stories does not.
Which is updated more often, Frontier Stories or Relatos?
Frontier Stories ships an update fortnightly, and Relatos every 3 days. Most recently, Frontier Stories was updated on October 30, 2026 and Relatos on October 31, 2026.

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