# LongStory vs Project Dark

The clearest difference is ratings volume: LongStory at 1.9K against Project Dark's 16. LongStory also leads on rating (3.7 vs 3.4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LongStory sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Project Dark sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LongStory holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LongStory has 1.9K ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of LongStory's written reviews are positive against 54% of Project Dark's.

LongStory ships an update every 6 weeks, Project Dark monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LongStory | Project Dark |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/longstory/id833958016/reviews)** | [3.4 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-dark/id1623651121/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **55.1% of reviews** | 53.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 291 MB | 318 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bloom Digital Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/833958019) | [Red Meat Games, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/803236116) |

## 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


### Project Dark

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-dark/id1623651121)

An immersive audio game where your choices shape the narrative. Explore rich worlds and experience compelling stories with realistic binaural audio, allowing for play with eyes closed. Multiple episodes offer unique adventures and endings.

**Highlights:** Narrative-driven audio game, Choose your own adventure gameplay, Realistic binaural audio, Branching storylines and multiple endings, Episodic content, High replayability

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Date In The Dark | $2.99 | one-time |
| Submersive | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Game of Three | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cave of Spirits | $2.99 | one-time |
| Home Invasion | $2.99 | one-time |
| Bliss | $2.99 | one-time |
| Buy All | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LongStory free?

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

### Is Project Dark free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LongStory or Project Dark?

LongStory is rated higher. LongStory averages 3.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Project Dark averages 3.4 from 16 ratings.

### Do LongStory or Project Dark have ads?

Neither LongStory nor Project Dark shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LongStory or Project Dark?

LongStory ships an update every 6 weeks, and Project Dark monthly. Most recently, LongStory was updated on November 1, 2026 and Project Dark on November 3, 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.*