# LongStory vs Dear Diary

The clearest difference is rating: Dear Diary at 4.5 against LongStory's 3.7. Dear Diary also leads on review sentiment (73% vs 55%). LongStory's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

Dear Diary holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.9K and 2.8K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of LongStory's written reviews are positive against 73% of Dear Diary's.

LongStory ships an update every 6 weeks, Dear Diary every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LongStory | Dear Diary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/longstory/id833958016/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dear-diary-interactive-story/id1006878949/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.9K | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | 55.1% of reviews | **72.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 291 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bloom Digital Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/833958019) | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Dear Diary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dear-diary-interactive-story/id1006878949)

Guide a high school girl through life-altering decisions in this interactive story game. Your choices shape her destiny, leading to multiple unique endings. Explore her diary and embark on exciting adventures.

**Highlights:** Interactive story gameplay, Multiple story endings, Choice-based decision making, Rewind and replay options, Unique doodle art style

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| remove ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| tale unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| pack of keys | $1.99 | one-time |
| tale unlock | $1.99 | one-time |
| season 1 pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| season 2 pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| season 3 pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| special bundle | $6.99 | one-time |
| pack with infinite keys | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Fun and interactive game
- 👍 Engaging storyline and choices
- 📚 Enjoyable reading experience
- 🎨 Creative and visually appealing

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏰ Long wait times for keys
- 💰 Keys and season passes are expensive
- 🤯 Frustrating when no ads are available
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Choices not registering correctly
- App crashing or freezing
- Inconsistent or broken storylines

**Requested features**

- Reduce key wait time to 5-6 hours
- Unlimited free keys or more daily keys
- Add more storylines and characters
- Faster updates for new seasons
- Ability to replay past choices without keys


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LongStory free?

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

### Is Dear Diary free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LongStory or Dear Diary?

Dear Diary is rated higher. LongStory averages 3.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Dear Diary averages 4.5 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do LongStory or Dear Diary have ads?

Dear Diary shows ads; LongStory does not.

### Which is updated more often, LongStory or Dear Diary?

LongStory ships an update every 6 weeks, and Dear Diary every 2 months. Most recently, LongStory was updated on October 23, 2026 and Dear Diary on October 25, 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.*