# MIRAI vs Smartbox

The clearest difference is rating: MIRAI at 4.5 against Smartbox's 3.7. MIRAI also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (30 vs 3). Smartbox's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 64%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MIRAI sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Smartbox sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MIRAI holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MIRAI has 30 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 64% of MIRAI's written reviews are positive against 100% of Smartbox's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MIRAI ships an update fortnightly, Smartbox every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MIRAI | Smartbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirai-interactive-romance/id6756561317/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartbox-image-and-text-tools/id6762036230/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 64.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 65 MB | 194 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Launcher Capital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814254034) | [宇楠 陈](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883355340) |

## What reviewers say

### MIRAI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mirai-interactive-romance/id6756561317)

Engage in dynamic AI-driven narratives where characters remember your interactions and plotlines evolve with your choices. Explore diverse genres and create your own characters and worlds.

**Highlights:** AI characters with memory and emotion, Immersive visual novel-style storytelling, Dynamic plotlines based on user choices, Multiple genres and moods, User character and world creation, Persistent conversation history

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PLUS PLAN | $19.99 | per month |
| MAX PLAN | $39.99 | per month |
| MAX PLAN | $359.99 | per year |
| 300 Mir | $0.99 | one-time |
| 300 Credit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Reset Late Limit | $2.99 | one-time |
| 600 Mir | $2.99 | one-time |
| 600 Credit | $3.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Credit | $5.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Credit | $7.99 | one-time |
| 4000 Credit | $25.99 | one-time |
| 8000 Credit | $51.99 | one-time |
| 16000 Credit | $103.99 | one-time |


### Smartbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smartbox-image-and-text-tools/id6762036230)

Immerse yourself in a world of diverse stories, from sci-fi adventures to romantic tales and suspenseful mysteries. Enjoy short, engaging narratives updated daily with personalized recommendations. Experience thrilling plots and imaginative fantasy worlds.

**Highlights:** Diverse genres: Sci-Fi, Suspense, Romance, Fantasy, Short, immersive reading experiences, Daily content updates, Personalized recommendations, Interactive storytelling

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Continuous package week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Continuous package week | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Continuous weekly subscription | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Continuous weekly subscription | $19.99 | per 7 days |
| Continuous package month | $34.99 | per month |
| Continuous monthly subscription | $39.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MIRAI free?

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

### Is Smartbox free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MIRAI or Smartbox?

MIRAI is rated higher. MIRAI averages 4.5 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Smartbox averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do MIRAI or Smartbox have ads?

Smartbox shows ads; MIRAI does not.

### Which is updated more often, MIRAI or Smartbox?

MIRAI ships an update fortnightly, and Smartbox every 3 weeks. Most recently, MIRAI was updated on October 25, 2026 and Smartbox 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.*