# Flashback Trivia vs Shadow Stories

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shadow Stories at none against Flashback Trivia's 27. Shadow Stories also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Flashback Trivia's advantage is chart position (#18 vs unranked). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flashback Trivia sells 25 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Shadow Stories asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Flashback Trivia | Shadow Stories |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (8.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashback-trivia/id6762447140/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **8.7K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 32.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#18** | — |
| Size | 228 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Lucky Echo Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781128888) | [Misc Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839704734) |

## What reviewers say

### Flashback Trivia

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flashback-trivia/id6762447140)

**Currently charting:** #18 Top Free · Trivia, #126 Top Grossing · Trivia (US App Store)

Test your knowledge of 80s, 90s, and 2000s pop culture with over 5,000 fact-checked questions. Enjoy daily challenges, power-ups, and offline play. Earn rewards and unlock experts as you build your streak.

**Highlights:** 5,000+ hand-crafted questions, Selectable decades (80s, 90s, 2000s, All-Time), Daily challenge puzzles, Power-ups (50/50, Reroll, Expert Hint), Daily login bonuses and rewards, Offline play, No sign-up required

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

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Weekly | $3.99 | per 7 days |
| 50 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Piggy Bank | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| Newbie Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hint Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Refill Hearts | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2,500 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ad Skips x10 | $2.19 | one-time |
| Adventure Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Hearts 3h | $2.99 | one-time |
| 175 Gems | $2.99 | one-time |
| Epic Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| 325 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| 7,500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Trivia Pass Premium | $6.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Infinite Hearts 1 Day | $6.99 | one-time |
| Ad Skips x50 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Expert Hints x30 | $9.99 | one-time |
| 750 Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| 16,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1,700 Gems | $19.99 | one-time |


### Shadow Stories

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shadow-stories/id6790586724)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Flashback Trivia free?

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

### Is Shadow Stories free?

Shadow Stories is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Flashback Trivia or Shadow Stories have ads?

Flashback Trivia shows ads; Shadow Stories does not.

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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.*