# Psy High vs Hosted Games

The clearest difference is price: Hosted Games at Free against Psy High's $5.99. Hosted Games also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (956 vs 35). Psy High's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 35) and review sentiment (93% vs 77%). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Hosted Games is free to download; Psy High costs $5.99 up front. Hosted Games sells 33 one-off in-app purchases. Psy High asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Psy High against 4.7 for Hosted Games. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hosted Games has 956 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Psy High's written reviews are positive against 77% of Hosted Games's.

Psy High ships an update every 12 months, Hosted Games every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Psy High | Hosted Games |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $5.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/psy-high/id945547297/reviews) | **[4.7 (956 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hosted-games/id1302297731/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 35 | **956** |
| Positive reviews | **93.4% of reviews** | 77.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 28 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Choice of Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/348940935) | [Hosted Games LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/482415564) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Hosted Games

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hosted-games/id1302297731)

Explore a vast library of text-based interactive novels where your choices shape the narrative. Engage in diverse genres from horror and fantasy to romance and sci-fi, all powered by your imagination. Create your own stories using a simple scripting language.

**Highlights:** Vast library of interactive novels, Text-based storytelling, Choice-driven narratives, Multiple genres available, Create your own games, ChoiceScript programming language

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

**In-app purchases (33)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dragon of Steelthorne | $2.99 | one-time |
| Side Stories 21-30 | $2.99 | one-time |
| First Bull Run | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tokyo Wizard | $2.99 | one-time |
| It Takes Three to Tango | $3.99 | one-time |
| Divine Ascension | $4.99 | one-time |
| Samurai of Hyuga | $4.99 | one-time |
| Keeper's Vigil | $5.99 | one-time |
| World War II Armored Recon | $5.99 | one-time |
| Life as a Lich | $5.99 | one-time |
| Velocity: The Race Begins | $6.99 | one-time |
| Keeper of the Sun and Moon | $6.99 | one-time |
| Samurai of Hyuga Book 6 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Fallen Hero: Rebirth | $6.99 | one-time |
| Hero or Villain: Genesis | $6.99 | one-time |
| A Kiss from Death | $6.99 | one-time |
| Kitsune | $6.99 | one-time |
| Whiskey-Four | $6.99 | one-time |
| Wayhaven Chronicles: Book One | $7.99 | one-time |
| The Soul Stone War | $7.99 | one-time |
| Leas: City of the Sun | $7.99 | one-time |
| The People's House | $7.99 | one-time |
| Scales of Justice | $7.99 | one-time |
| Tale of Two Cranes | $8.99 | one-time |
| Breach: The Archangel Job | $8.99 | one-time |
| Wayhaven Chronicles: Book Two | $8.99 | one-time |
| Saturnine | $8.99 | one-time |
| The Golden Rose: Book One | $11.99 | one-time |
| Diaspora | $11.99 | one-time |
| Wayhaven Chronicles Three | $11.99 | one-time |
| Fallen Hero: Retribution | $11.99 | one-time |
| An Unexpectedly Green Journey | $11.99 | one-time |
| Fields of Asphodel | $11.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Psy High free?

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

### Is Hosted Games free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Psy High or Hosted Games?

Hosted Games is rated higher. Psy High averages 4.6 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Hosted Games averages 4.7 from 956 ratings.

### Do Psy High or Hosted Games have ads?

Both Psy High and Hosted Games show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Psy High or Hosted Games?

Psy High ships an update every 12 months, and Hosted Games every 10 days. Most recently, Psy High was updated on October 13, 2026 and Hosted Games on October 16, 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.*