Comparison

Crescent Story vs Inkcore

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

Head to head
About

Crescent Story

Features
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[GAME INTRODUCTION] Crescent MUD is a text-based role-playing game that merges the spirit of classic Multi-User Dungeons (MUDs) with a sleek, modern UI. Free from visual clutter, the game relies on rich descriptive text to spark your imagination. Step into a fantasy realm illuminated by the crescent moon, start as a novice adventurer, and uncover ancient legends. [GAME FEATURES] Pure Text, Endless Imagination Experience RPG gaming in its purest form! Transport yourself into detailed dungeons, bustling towns, and mysterious ruins described through atmospheric prose. Your imagination is the grandest graphics engine. Deep Loot & Equipment Affix System Explore vast wildernesses and battle diverse monsters to collect hundreds of weapons, armor pieces, and accessories. Customize your build with random item affixes and stat attributes to craft legendary gear. Strategic Turn-Based Combat & Skill Trees Master a broad array of active and passive skills. Formulate tactical skill synergy and outsmart challenging foes in engaging text-driven combat. Engaging NPCs & Questlines Interact with colorful NPCs across the realm. Take on intriguing quests, bounties, and uncover hidden lore that breathes life into the world. Achievements & The Black Market Unlock rewarding achievements as you accomplish great feats. Trade in the mysterious Black Market for rare items, titles, and exclusive resources. Play Anywhere, Anytime Designed for smooth portrait gameplay with intuitive controls. Whether you have a quick 5-minute break or hours for deep exploration, your adventure is always ready. Are you ready to embark on this journey? Download Crescent MUD today and forge your own text adventure legend!

About

Inkcore

Create unique interactive stories with AI. Choose your world, protagonist, and goal, then guide the narrative with your decisions. Save, manage, and export your adventures.

Highlights
  • Custom story settings
  • AI-driven plot continuation
  • Cloud save and library management
  • Export chapters as images/PDF
  • Ink credit system for generation
Features
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Inkcore is a AI interactive fiction app. Start with a world, a protagonist, a narrative perspective, and a story goal, then let AI continue the plot in real time. Each turn lets you choose what to do next, shape the story, and save your journey. Key features: - Create custom story settings across fantasy, mystery, wuxia, sci-fi, and more - Continue scenes with AI based on your choices - Save progress in the cloud and manage your own library - Export favorite chapters as long images or PDF files - Use ink credits for generation, with consumable ink packs and a monthly pass available Inkcore is made for readers, writers, and players who enjoy interactive novels, text adventures, and creative writing. AI-generated content may be inaccurate or unexpected and should not be treated as legal, medical, financial, or other professional advice. Auto-renewable subscription: Ink Monthly Pass adds extra free ink during the active subscription period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID, and the subscription renews automatically unless canceled in App Store account settings before renewal. Privacy Policy: https://evanarts.com/incore/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://evanarts.com/incore/terms.html

Screenshots

Crescent Story4 screens
Inkcore4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Inkcore at 15.0 against Crescent Story's 18.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Crescent Story sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Inkcore sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Crescent Story versus Inkcore: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrescent StoryInkcore
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB42 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperChia-Chun Hsieh亚枫 何

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Crescent Story

One-time6
  • 60 Mana Crystals$0.99
  • 300 Mana Crystals$4.99
  • 980 Mana Crystals$14.99
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  • 1980 Mana Crystals$29.99
  • 3280 Mana Crystals$49.99
  • 6480 Mana Crystals$99.99
5 purchases

Inkcore

Subscriptions1
  • Ink Monthly Pass$2.991 Month
One-time4
  • Small Ink Bottle2 variants$0.99
  • Standard Ink Bottle2 variants$2.49
  • Long Ink Cartridge$6.99
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  • Long Ink Cartridge$7.99

Questions

Is Crescent Story free?
Crescent Story is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Inkcore free?
Inkcore is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Crescent Story or Inkcore have ads?
Neither Crescent Story nor Inkcore shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Crescent Story or Inkcore?
Crescent Story ships an update every 3 days, and Inkcore every 3 days. Most recently, Crescent Story was updated on October 14, 2026 and Inkcore on October 6, 2026.

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