# CaroSnap vs PlotJoy

The clearest difference is rating: PlotJoy at 1.7 against CaroSnap's 1.1. PlotJoy also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CaroSnap sells 16 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and PlotJoy sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $18.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PlotJoy holds the better App Store score, 1.7 against 1.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 23 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 0% and 0% positive.

CaroSnap ships an update every 9 days, PlotJoy fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | CaroSnap | PlotJoy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.1 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carosnap/id6756297764/reviews) | **[1.7 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plotjoy/id6764505522/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **23** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 60 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | +17 | 17+ |
| Developer | [Hunan Lansheng Century Culture Media Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1856136186) | [Guangzhou Zeyu Network Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895810851) |

## What reviewers say

### CaroSnap

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/carosnap/id6756297764)

Dive into a world of addictive short dramas and immersive novels. Switch seamlessly between captivating stories and engaging novels, updated daily. Content is tailored for fast-paced consumption, perfect for commutes or late-night binges.

**Highlights:** Short dramas and novels, Watch or read content, Daily updated episodes, Snackable story format, Tailored for Gen Z

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

**In-app purchases (16)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscribe Coin Pack | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscribe Coin Pack | $19.90 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscribe Coin Pack | $29.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscribe Coin Pack | $39.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscribe Coin Pack | $69.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Coin Pack | $99.90 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscribe Coin Pack | $99.90 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscribe Coin Pack | $99.99 | per 7 days |
| Week VIP | $99.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Coin Pack | $99.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscribe Coin Pack | $189.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Coin Pack | $189.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Subscribe Coin Pack | $199.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Coin Pack | $199.99 | per 7 days |
| Coins 59.99 | $59.99 | one-time |
| Coins 99.99 | $99.99 | one-time |


### PlotJoy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plotjoy/id6764505522)

Discover trending story experiences and exclusive content with a wide collection of dramas and fiction. Enjoy immersive entertainment anytime, anywhere with regular updates and diverse categories.

**Highlights:** Trending story experiences, Exclusive content collection, Diverse story-driven content, Regular content updates, Seamless mobile viewing, Wide range of categories

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Coin Pack $018.99(C1) 2 | $18.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Coin Pack $019.99(C1) 1 | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Coin Pack | $29.90 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Coin Pack | $29.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Coin Pack | $39.90 | per 7 days |
| Membership:Weekly $046.99(0) 2 | $46.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Coin Pack $046.99(C0) 2 | $46.99 | per 7 days |
| Membership:Weekly $059.99(0) 2 | $59.99 | per 7 days |
| Membership:Weekly $069.99(0) 2 | $69.99 | per 7 days |
| Membership:Weekly $079.99(0) 2 | $79.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Coin Pack | $89.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Coin Pack | $99.90 | per 7 days |
| Membership | $99.99 | per 7 days |
| Membership:Weekly $199.99(0) 2 | $199.99 | per 7 days |
| Membership:Weekly $199.99(1) 2 | $199.99 | per 7 days |
| Membership:Weekly $199.99(2) 2 | $199.99 | per 7 days |
| Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| Coins | $59.99 | one-time |
| Coins | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CaroSnap free?

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

### Is PlotJoy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CaroSnap or PlotJoy?

PlotJoy is rated higher. CaroSnap averages 1.1 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while PlotJoy averages 1.7 from 23 ratings.

### Do CaroSnap or PlotJoy have ads?

Neither CaroSnap nor PlotJoy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CaroSnap or PlotJoy?

CaroSnap ships an update every 9 days, and PlotJoy fortnightly. Most recently, CaroSnap was updated on September 23, 2026 and PlotJoy on September 23, 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.*