# LongStory vs Psy High

The clearest difference is price: LongStory at Free against Psy High's $5.99. LongStory also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 12 months). Psy High's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (93% vs 55%). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

LongStory is free to download; Psy High costs $5.99 up front. LongStory sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Psy High asks for nothing beyond the download.

Psy High holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LongStory has 1.9K ratings behind it against 35, 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 93% of Psy High's.

LongStory ships an update every 6 weeks, Psy High every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LongStory | Psy High |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $5.99 |
| Rating | [3.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/longstory/id833958016/reviews) | **[4.6 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/psy-high/id945547297/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 35 |
| Positive reviews | 55.1% of reviews | **93.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 291 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Bloom Digital Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/833958019) | [Choice of Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/348940935) |

## 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


### Psy High

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/psy-high/id945547297)

Unravel a teenage supernatural mystery where psychic powers emerge at your high school. Make choices that shape your destiny, navigate social hierarchies, and decide whether to save the world or seize power. Your imagination drives this text-based adventure.

**Highlights:** Teenage supernatural mystery, Interactive text-based story, Player choice impacts narrative, Character customization (gender, orientation, social role), Develop and use psychic powers, High school social simulation, Multiple endings and plot paths

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Engaging story and writing
- 🎮 Immersive gameplay experience
- 💖 Likable and well-developed characters
- ⚖️ Choices feel impactful
- 🔄 High replayability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📏 Too short
- 💸 Expensive for length
- 💔 Difficulty maintaining relationships
- ❓ Limited magic choices
- 🤷 Sudden/lackluster endings

**Reported bugs**

- Same text appearing after choices
- Relationship with crush impossible to maintain

**Requested features**

- Sequel with college/detective themes
- More epic magical showdowns
- More romance options
- Ability to save progress
- Continue into senior year


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LongStory free?

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

### Is Psy High free?

Psy High costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LongStory or Psy High?

Psy High is rated higher. LongStory averages 3.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Psy High averages 4.6 from 35 ratings.

### Do LongStory or Psy High have ads?

Psy High shows ads; LongStory does not.

### Which is updated more often, LongStory or Psy High?

LongStory ships an update every 6 weeks, and Psy High every 12 months. Most recently, LongStory was updated on October 23, 2026 and Psy High on October 22, 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.*