Comparison

Stories vs Passage

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

Head to head
About

Stories

Learn languages by reading engaging stories and news articles tailored to your level. Instantly translate words, save them for review with smart flashcards, and get help from an AI tutor for grammar and vocabulary practice. Enjoy a distraction-free reading experience with no ads.

Highlights
  • 1000+ graded stories
  • Instant word translation
  • Smart flashcards
  • AI tutor for grammar
  • Daily news articles
  • Listening mode
  • Verb conjugation practice
Features
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Learn languages by reading stories you actually enjoy, then turn what you read into vocabulary you remember. Story Languages helps you learn naturally with thousands of graded stories in 9 languages: Arabic, English, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Turkish. Read at your level from beginner to fluent, explore classic literature, and hear how the language is really spoken in short video clips. How it works: Read a story at your level. Tap any word for instant translation and pronunciation. Save new words in one tap. Review them later with smart flashcards and spaced repetition. Need help while you read? Your built-in AI tutor explains grammar, translates phrases in context, and quizzes you on saved vocabulary based on what you’re reading. Story Languages includes: - Graded stories across 4 difficulty levels - Short video clips with subtitles you can tap to translate - Instant word and phrase translation in context - Smart flashcards for long-term retention - AI tutor for grammar, explanations, and quizzes - Interactive verb conjugation practice - Listening mode for reading and audio practice - Streaks, word tracking, and recall progress - Dark mode, RTL support, and a clean, distraction-free design - No ads, no clutter If you want a language learning app built around real reading, vocabulary growth, and everyday practice, Story Languages gives you everything in one place. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://storylanguages.com/privacy

About

Passage

Features
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Learn a language by reading real books, not random sentences. Passage is a language learning reader built for people who want vocabulary, grammar, and comprehension to grow through stories they actually enjoy. Choose a book in English, Spanish, French, Turkish, Dutch, or Italian. Read at your pace, tap any sentence for a clear grammar explanation in your language, save unfamiliar words, and review them with practice built from the exact context where you found them. Why learners choose Passage: • Read real books instead of disconnected drills • Tap sentences for instant grammar help • Save words with their original story context • Build vocabulary with flashcards and spaced review • Practice with context recall, listening, and match games • Find books by language, genre, and reading level Passage is ideal for intermediate learners, book lovers, students, travelers, and anyone who wants language practice that feels natural instead of repetitive. Start your first book today. Learn one chapter, one sentence, and one word at a time. Licensed Application End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Stories4 screens
Passage4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Stories at none against Passage's shown. Stories also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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. Stories sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Passage sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Stories versus Passage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStoriesPassage
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB33 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFatih DemirciHuseyin Ugur Genc

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Stories

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$59.901 Year
2 purchases

Passage

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Stories free?
Stories is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Passage free?
Passage is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Stories or Passage have ads?
Passage shows ads; Stories does not.
Which is updated more often, Stories or Passage?
Stories ships an update every 4 days, and Passage every 4 days. Most recently, Stories was updated on October 14, 2026 and Passage on September 30, 2026.

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