# 40 Second Stories vs Bashan

The clearest difference is ads: 40 Second Stories at none against Bashan's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 40 Second Stories sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Bashan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

40 Second Stories ships an update every 3 days, Bashan every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 40 Second Stories | Bashan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bashan/id6772022056/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 94 MB | 139 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Michael Slater](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890086925) | [BASHAN TECH LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772022058) |

## What reviewers say

### 40 Second Stories

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/40-second-stories/id6761515486)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Starter Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $44.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $79.99 | one-time |


### Bashan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bashan/id6772022056)

Connect with friends and share moments on this social media platform. Explore a dedicated short-form video feed, stay updated with a public feed, and customize your profile to express yourself.

**Highlights:** Short-form video feed (BashVids), Public community feed, Profile customization, Content sharing, Friend connections

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Blue Badge | $9.99 | per month |
| Blue Badge Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 40 Second Stories free?

40 Second Stories is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bashan free?

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

### Do 40 Second Stories or Bashan have ads?

Bashan shows ads; 40 Second Stories does not.

### Which is updated more often, 40 Second Stories or Bashan?

40 Second Stories ships an update every 3 days, and Bashan every 2 days. Most recently, 40 Second Stories was updated on September 15, 2026 and Bashan on September 4, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*