# LongStory vs Shouting Music Timer

The clearest difference is ads: LongStory at none against Shouting Music Timer's shown. Shouting Music Timer's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 6 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LongStory sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Shouting Music Timer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

LongStory ships an update every 6 weeks, Shouting Music Timer daily. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LongStory | Shouting Music Timer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/longstory/id833958016/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 55.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 291 MB | 129 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Bloom Digital Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/833958019) | [DYNAMIC TRAINING SOLUTIONS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706245752) |

## 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


### Shouting Music Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shouting-music-timer/id6464558862)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| remove_ads | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LongStory free?

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

### Is Shouting Music Timer free?

Shouting Music Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do LongStory or Shouting Music Timer have ads?

Shouting Music Timer shows ads; LongStory does not.

### Which is updated more often, LongStory or Shouting Music Timer?

LongStory ships an update every 6 weeks, and Shouting Music Timer daily. Most recently, LongStory was updated on October 20, 2026 and Shouting Music Timer on October 5, 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.*