# Dreem vs CastLoop

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dreem at 94% against CastLoop's 0%. Dreem also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Dreem sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and CastLoop sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Dreem holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dreem has 21 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 94% of Dreem's written reviews are positive against 0% of CastLoop's.

Dreem ships an update every 9 days, CastLoop every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Dreem | CastLoop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dreem-interactive-stories/id6760738406/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castloop/id6790343232/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **93.8% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 193 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | +12 |
| Developer | [Cappy AI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819265762) | [X Original](https://appshunter.io/developer/1766426467) |

## What reviewers say

### Dreem

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dreem-interactive-stories/id6760738406)

Engage with cinematic interactive stories where your choices determine the narrative's direction and outcome. Explore diverse genres, build relationships with characters, and uncover multiple endings. Save your progress and revisit your favorite worlds anytime.

**Highlights:** Branching narrative choices, Cinematic story episodes, Character relationship building, Multiple story endings, Save and revisit stories, Interactive chat with characters

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dreem Plus Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Premium | $19.99 | per month |
| Dreem Max Monthly | $49.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $99.99 | per year |
| Annual Premium | $129.99 | per year |
| Dreem Creator Pro | $199.99 | per year |
| Dreem Max Annual | $479.99 | per year |
| Dreemin 100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Dreemin 500 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dreemin 1,000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Dreemin 5,000 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Dreemin 10,000 | $99.99 | one-time |
| Dreemin 25,000 | $249.99 | one-time |


### CastLoop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/castloop/id6790343232)

Engage in AI-powered interactive story games where your choices shape the narrative. Watch cinematic scenes, make critical decisions, or even write your own responses to influence the plot and discover multiple endings across various genres.

**Highlights:** AI interactive story games, Cinematic scenes, Choice-based branching narratives, User-written responses, Multiple paths and endings, Diverse genres (romance, mystery, fantasy, thriller, drama)

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CastLoop Plus Weekly Subscription | $14.99 | per 7 days |
| CastLoop Plus Annually Subscription | $149.99 | per year |
| Diamond Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Limited Deal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Full Story | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 3 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 4 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 5 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamond Pack 6 | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Dreem free?

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

### Is CastLoop free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Dreem or CastLoop?

Dreem is rated higher. Dreem averages 4.8 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while CastLoop averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Dreem or CastLoop have ads?

CastLoop shows ads; Dreem does not.

### Which is updated more often, Dreem or CastLoop?

Dreem ships an update every 9 days, and CastLoop every 8 days. Most recently, Dreem was updated on October 31, 2026 and CastLoop on October 31, 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.*