Rolebook vs Plotwist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rolebook
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Rolebook: Your Path is where you create your own stories, your own characters, and decide where the story goes—every step of the way. You create. You choose. You decide. Create your own stories from scratch: invent characters, set the world, and tell the app what you have in mind. Or jump into predefined stories and ready-made worlds—epic fantasy, mystery, romance, and more. Either way, you’re in control. At every turn the story asks you what happens next. Your choices shape the plot, the characters, and the ending. No two playthroughs are the same because you’re the one deciding. Create your own stories and characters Start from a blank page. Describe your protagonist, the world they live in, and the kind of story you want. AI brings your idea to life and keeps the narrative going—but you steer it. Every decision you make changes what happens next. You’re not just reading; you’re writing the story with every choice. Or dive into predefined adventures Prefer to step into a world that’s already waiting? Pick from a growing library of predefined stories and histories. Explore famous worlds reimagined, classic genres with a twist, or original tales built for Rolebook. You still create your character and you still decide where the story goes. Predefined doesn’t mean fixed—your choices keep shaping the path. You decide what happens next Every chapter ends with choices. Do you trust the stranger? Take the risk? Stay or leave? You choose, and the story continues from there. The story branches with you, so your character and your decisions stay at the center. That’s what makes Rolebook different: you’re the author of your path. Features • Your stories, your characters — Create them from scratch or step into predefined worlds. You’re always in control. • You decide the path — At every turn, choose what happens next. Your choices drive the plot and the ending. • AI-powered storytelling — Your ideas and decisions are turned into vivid narrative as you go. • Story Map — See your journey unfold and revisit key moments and branches. • Library — Save and manage all your stories. Continue any of them anytime. • Discover — Find new predefined stories and genres. Unlock more with coins. • Rankings & reading — Track your reading and see how you compare with other readers. • Multiple languages — Enjoy Rolebook in many languages. Whether you want to create a story that’s fully yours or lose yourself in a predefined adventure, Rolebook puts the pen in your hand. You create. You choose. You decide. Download Rolebook: Your Path and start writing your next chapter.
Plotwist
Engage with interactive stories where your decisions shape the narrative. Choose to read or listen to a wide variety of genres, and even create your own characters and stories. The platform offers branching paths and persistent memory for a personalized experience.
- User-driven branching narrative paths
- Read or listen to stories
- Character customization
- Story generation from user ideas
- Multiple genres available
- Persistent story memory
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Most stories decide everything for you. Plotwist puts you in control. Plotwist is an interactive storytelling platform where every choice is yours. Step into a story, decide what happens next, and watch it bend to you. Read it or listen to it—and shape it as you go. GENRES YOU CAN STEP INTO * Romance * Romantasy * Dark Romance * Horror * Thriller * True Crime * Mystery * Sci-Fi * Fantasy * Paranormal New genres and stories are added regularly. YOU’RE IN CONTROL * Your choices change the story through real branching paths * Create and customize your own characters * Adjust story intensity to match your preferences * Generate original stories from your own ideas * Continue stories across multiple chapters with persistent memory READ IT OR HEAR IT * Read interactive stories at your own pace * Listen to narrated audio stories hands-free * Ideal for commuting, exercising, or relaxing * Immersive storytelling designed around your choices SUBSCRIPTION AND CREDITS * Plotwist requires a paid subscription. * When you subscribe, you choose a subscription plan and receive a monthly allocation of credits. * Credits are used to generate stories, continue story branches, and access audio features. * Different subscription plans include different credit amounts. * Additional details about pricing and credits are shown in the app before purchase. PAYMENT INFORMATION * Subscription pricing is displayed in the app before purchase. * Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. * You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time through your App Store account settings. Other apps hand you a story. Plotwist lets you shape it. Download Plotwist and step inside the story. Plotwist is intended for adults 17+. Terms and Conditions: https://plotwist.com/terms-and-conditions
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Plotwist at every 2 weeks against Rolebook's every 3 months. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Rolebook sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Plotwist sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $24.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Rolebook ships an update every 3 months, Plotwist every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Rolebook | Plotwist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.3 (13 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 42.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 13 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 58 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +17 |
| Developer | Hamla Teknoloji | Four Forces |
In-app purchases
Rolebook
- Starter$0.99
- Explorer Pack$2.99
- Legend Pack$8.99
Plotwist
- Plotwist Premium$24.991 Month
- Plotwist Premium$69.996 Months
- Plotwist Premium$103.991 Year
- 550 Credits$9.99
- 1100 Credits$17.99
- 8000 Credits$59.99
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- 36000 Credits$139.99









