# Nicole vs LongStory

The clearest difference is rating: Nicole at 4.2 against LongStory's 3.7. LongStory's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 20 months) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 108). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nicole sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and LongStory sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nicole holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LongStory has 1.9K ratings behind it against 108, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of Nicole's written reviews are positive against 55% of LongStory's.

Nicole ships an update every 20 months, LongStory every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nicole | LongStory |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nicole/id794491905/reviews)** | [3.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/longstory/id833958016/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 108 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **61.3% of reviews** | 55.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 118 MB | 291 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Celso Riva](https://appshunter.io/developer/331419396) | [Bloom Digital Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/833958019) |

## What reviewers say

### Nicole

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nicole/id794491905)

Experience college life while unraveling a campus mystery. Engage in daily activities, take part-time jobs, and interact with intriguing characters. You might even find yourself dating the culprit.

**Highlights:** Dating sim gameplay, Campus mystery storyline, Part-time jobs for income, Explore various locations, Multiple dating options, Multiple endings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Add 100 units of in-game currency | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all male romances | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Interesting story and characters
- 👍 Unique and engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful art style
- 🎶 Enjoyable soundtrack

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive full version price
- ⏱️ Short trial period
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Locked content behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- Ending glitches preventing true endings
- Progress loss after exiting the app
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- More free content in trial version
- Ability to switch between love interests
- Longer gameplay duration
- Improved save/load functionality


### LongStory

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/longstory/id833958016)

Embark on a middle school dating adventure where you choose your pronouns and romanceable friends. Uncover mysteries, navigate social drama, and find true love with a charming, LGBTQ+ friendly narrative.

**Highlights:** Choose pronouns, Romanceable friends, LGBTQ+ friendly, Mystery plot, Middle school setting, Interactive story

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Chapter 2 Discount | $0.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 3 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 5 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 6 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 7 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Chapter 8 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Season Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Sweet story and gorgeous art
- 🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQ+ friendly with gender/pronoun options
- 🎨 Cute character designs and music
- 🤩 Engaging and immersive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Episodes must be purchased individually
- 🤔 In-app purchases can get expensive
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🤷‍♀️ Lack of character customization

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to purchase or access certain episodes
- Crashing or freezing issues after updates
- Inconsistencies in character relationships

**Requested features**

- Make episodes free or available with ads
- Add more character customization options
- Improve episode continuity and choices
- Expand the story with more episodes/sequels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nicole free?

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

### Is LongStory free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nicole or LongStory?

Nicole is rated higher. Nicole averages 4.2 out of 5 from 108 ratings, while LongStory averages 3.7 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do Nicole or LongStory have ads?

Neither Nicole nor LongStory shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nicole or LongStory?

Nicole ships an update every 20 months, and LongStory every 6 weeks. Most recently, Nicole was updated on November 4, 2026 and LongStory on November 11, 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.*