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Best Interactive Story Apps with the Least In-App Purchases
Take full control of the storyline and embark on an adventure such as you've never experienced before. The interactive stories we tested are beyond fun.

This story is not new. You must've seen ads for them on social media. At this point, it seems like they're everywhere. Interactive stories are becoming more popular with each passing day. In reality, they have been around for decades - coming into being even before the advent of computers. Books and tales that would allow you to choose your own path and find a happy (or not so happy) ending for the protagonists have sparked the imagination of millions for decades.
As we see now, this amazing idea has also brought forward an almost endless array of games and apps. We have decided to have a bit of fun, explore the most popular titles, and see which ones are worth spending your time on. We say time because frugal as we are, we will always make sure that you don't have to spend much (or any) money!
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Vampires! Lots of them.
Ok, it's not just vampires. In fact, the stories are so diverse, you will be spoiled for choice.
Why we chose Chapters:
- In-app purchases are in no way necessary for you to progress through each story
- A selection of different genres to fit every taste and preference
- Exciting narratives available in no less than 9 languages
- Easy to play yet always exciting, with unexpected twists and turns galore
- Vampires, lots of vampires
This game will easily capture your imagination (and hold it hostage, if we may say so) in the months, if not years to come.
Read Chapters's Full ReviewLove is in the air
Traditional novels and light erotica definitely have a worthy successor in this amazing interactive app.
Why we chose Tabou Stories:
- A beautiful romance novel you can take full control of
- No need to spend any money if you don't mind a slower pace through the stories
- Lots of steamy stuff that, luckily, never crosses over into plain vulgar
- Inclusion of interesting LGBT-themed stories
- Substantial weekly updates that can bring new chapters as well as brand new stories
If you want something intriguing, mysterious, yet also genuinely fun and titillating - this is sure to be your fave.
Read Tabou Stories' Full ReviewEverything We Recommend
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Our Pick
Chapters: Interactive Stories
4.3 Ratings 551K+ Reviews 10M+ DownloadsChoose your story with Chapters, the interactive story game that lets you choose your path in every story. Read through pages and pages of fun interactive stories that fit your mood, from romance to suspense!
Choose your story from our top collection of romance, fantasy, sci-fi, young adult, comedy, and drama series! Chapters combines a unique style of choose your own story gameplay with fiction stories from our top authors that you simply can't put down!
YOU get to make the choices in each story. Decide on hard life choices such as falling in love, discovering secrets, or unravelling deep mysteries! Make your choices wisely; every ending is different!
Chapters Features:
- Choose your story! Dive in and start making choices that affect the overall outcome!
- Adventures start with you choosing your name and style to reflect your personality.
- All stories come with info directly from the author!
- You can even create and publish your own interactive stories: https://ugc.crazymaplestudios.com
- Starting Oct 15th to 17th, get 15% OFF in the store!
- For a limited time, you can also receive prizes like diamonds, tickets & ChoicePass from the 15th to 21th of Oct.
- Complete reading chapters and play the cake rain event!
Our exclusive collection of choose YOUR story games include:
A new, hit orginial story written for Chapters - the one that everyone's talking about! - Alpha Mates
You would do anything to find your wolf spirit— the one thing separating werewolves from humans. Without it, you face torment and even execution... until you meet Zach and Ace. The dark, brooding Alpha and kind, thoughtful Beta redefine what it means to be a wolf and show you more wonders than you thought existed. Will you overcome your struggles and reach your destiny or suffer the consequences of your dark secret?
Hit Series by #1 New York Times & Wall Street Journal Bestselling author- Billionaire Next Door
- Your new neighbor, Tag Crane, is always the life of the party. Traveling from one exotic locale to another is just part of running a luxurious hotel empire, after all. So what happens when he wants to take you with him? This Billionaire Next Door is ready to sweep you off your feet! Are you ready for the ride?
USA Today Bestseller PARANORMAL ROMANCE - HIT SERIES "VAMPIRE GIRL"
-A deal with the devil sealed your fate long ago. Now, the seven Princes of Hell have come to collect!
- Some of these devilishly handsome demons will try to charm you, and the others have darker deeds in store.
- The fate of your mother's soul hangs in the balance – are you ready to rule the underworld?
- CHOOSE your groom and let your reign begin!
And more interactive story games with fun choices!
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Chapters: Interactive Stories will bring a unique and fun twist to choose your own story adventures. Whether you're an avid reader of drama, comedy, fantasy, sci-fi, young adult, romance, or even a gamer, you’ll love making choices in this interactive story game!
Download Chapters today to discover the unforgettable stories where YOU get to make the crucial choices.
Please note that Chapters: Interactive Stories is an online game that requires an internet connection to play.
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facebook.com/ChaptersInteractiveStories
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twitter.com/chaptersgameCostFreeFreeIn-App Purchases$0.99 - $99.99 per item$0.99 - $39.99 per item -
Also Groovy
Tabou Stories®: Love Episodes
4.5 Ratings 270K+ Reviews 10M+ DownloadsHave you ever watched episodes of your favorite TV show and imagined yourself as the main character?
Tabou Stories: Love Episodes lets you do just that!
Make choices that matter – dress up in beautiful outfits, navigate the drama and get lovestruck.
In our thrilling stories, you make your secret dreams come true!
💅 Customize your avatar – you choose what you want to look like 💅
📚 Read thrilling chapters from a constantly growing collection of interactive stories 📚
💋 Choose between different stories: romance, drama, LGBT friendly stories…You name it – our chapters have it!💋
👗 Dress up – wear the outfit you like best from a wide variety of choices 👗
💕 Develop relationships with other characters in our stories – will you be friends, enemies or lovers? 💕
😉 Make choices that will affect the ending of the story – you are the master of your destiny!😉
Find a way to your boss's heart and be the office flirt in HOW TO RUIN YOUR BOSS!
Your boss, who you've had a crush on for the longest time, is incredibly handsome and charming. Can you keep things professional between you? Are you going to focus on your career, or on your gorgeous boss? Fight a way to make things work and find your happy ending!
In BODYGUARD, you fall for the man who was hired to save your life. You’re lovestruck – but does he feel the same? In exciting chapters full of drama and romance, it’s your choices that determine if your love story will get a happy ending!
In THE PROPOSAL, a mysterious billionaire gets to accompany you for a whole week! He's different from any man you've ever met before, but you can't help but think that his cold exterior hides deep feelings... Can you keep up with his demands? Will you end up lovestruck or is it all just business to you?
Your choices in the episodes of this dramatic story will decide!
Hang out with celebrities, dress up in fancy outfits, become famous, and find your perfect match in episodes of MATCHMAKER!
In an unexpected turn of events, you've ended up on a famous reality show. With contestants including a bad-boy singer, a famous Hollywood actor, and your model ex, these chapters are about to get interesting! Are you going to be a flirt that wraps everyone around her finger to win the show, or are you looking for true love? Are you a good girl or a scandal queen? In each episode, YOU choose what you want to do, and your choices will determine the ending of this story!
In VAMPIRE’S KISS you finally got accustomed to the twenty-first-century lifestyle. Everything changes when you get an invitation to the vampire ball where you’ll meet someone you lost a century ago…
Will you meet other old friends and foes along the way? Pick your best gown and meet your maker in Vampire's Kiss!
In MY BAD BILLIONAIRE, you pretend to be your boss’s wife! Your relationship may be fake, but the chemistry between you is real. With people trying to sabotage your love story, can you two fall in love?
Try your best in these romantic episodes!
And those are just some of our romantic stories! We are constantly working to bring you new and exciting chapters.
Whichever story you choose, hours of fun are guaranteed!
Download Tabou Stories: Love Episodes now, and start living your secret life!
FOLLOW US:
Instagram: @tabou_game
Facebook: facebook.com/taboustoriesCostFreeFreeIn-App Purchases$0.99 - $99.99 per item$1.99 - $39.99 per item
The 411 from our Appventurer
How we tested?
In recent years, interactive stories have been extensively advertised on social media and, because of this, it is safe to assume that some developers see them as cash cows. This is something that is confirmed by our experience. Throughout the testing process, we kept realizing that you have to pay in order to progress further. Since we are not very big fans of this sort of arrangement, we have definitely made sure that all of our top picks have as little of this as possible.
Of course, financial matters were not our only criteria. Quite the contrary! We also made sure that the games were fun, engaging, immersive, had a coherent storyline, and were simply great to spend time with.
Another important factor we had to bear in mind is the potential longevity of each story. Will it grab your attention for a day or two - or will it keep you glued to your screen for months? We do, after all, love long-term commitment when it comes to apps and games. No one-night-stands allowed.
Why get the app?
When it comes to games, the main reason anyone will opt for them is to have a bit of fun. What more could you possibly need? An entertaining, engaging experience is enough to keep anyone distracted from the woes of the real world for hours.
Still, there are other reasons why people may want to play them. Interactive stories, in particular, attract literature lovers, those who long for a sense of adventure, and those who like to have their imagination taken in new directions.
More About Chapters: Our Pick
No person ever sticks to just one genre. Even if horror is my personal fave, I will still dip into romance or even sci-fi at the drop of a hat. Keeping an open mind is essential for literary adventures. If you're going to explore the world of interactive stories, you might as well have more options. Instead of focusing on one premise, Chapters gives you an entire plethora of scenarios. Each beginning is unique, each plot twist, a proper surprise. What lies ahead? It is up to you to discover.
Once you launch the game, you will be faced with a choice of dozens of stories - romance, fantasy, sci-fi, young adult, comedy, and drama will be at your fingertips. No risque topic is off-limits, and each and every one of your choices will affect the overall outcome.
Be warned that some stories will include mature content but don't worry - there's nothing explicit nor truly vulgar involved. The creators have managed to walk a fine line between steamy and raunchy - always staying in the realm of the former. Still, you might want to keep it away from very young children - just in case.
From "Vampire Girl" or "Kidnapping the Princess," the app seems geared towards the more feminine half of the audience - until you dip into the world of sci-fi action, LGBT-themed romance, and proper thriller. Everyone's tastes will be covered by at least a couple of tales contained in this mini-library.
The game is easy to play, never confusing, but you may need to make some tough choices based on the number of diamonds (the main in-app currency) you own at any given time. Most of the play is centered around some witty dialogues, and your choices can make a huge difference in how the story unravels. We'll just say that each and every one of them is EXTREMELY engaging. The game gets updated twice per week (on Mondays and Thursdays), so you will always have new chapters to explore.
Of course, in-app purchases do exist, but they are in no way essential for your progress. If you decide to pay, the whole thing will set you back no less than $9.99 per month for the "chapters pass" subscription. Fortunately, this is absolutely NOT necessary, so feel free to stick to the free version. You'll have just as much fun.
Snags but not drags:
With such an addictive and genuinely entertaining game, it is often difficult to become emotionally detached enough to judge it objectively. Chapters is truly a work of art, but it is perhaps in the visual department that it lags behind some other interactive tales. At the moment, the graphics leave a bit to be desired, and we do wish we could see more engaging animated sequences.
In addition, we can also touch on the topic of diamonds which are unevenly distributed throughout the game. As you will use them to "pay" for specific actions, it is best to be frugal and choose the easier path until the moment arrives when you simply have to spend a substantial amount in order to get the desired result.
More About Tabou Stories: Also Groovy
Have you ever dreamt about being the main character of your favorite TV show? Let's face it; sometimes, fiction is so much better than real life. Inhabiting the skin of an attractive protagonist who has an exceptionally exciting life would be such an amazing change. So why not try just that with this little interactive gem?
Tabou Stories is a game devoted to romance. Steamy, passionate, sometimes heartbreaking romance. We do, after all, all need a bit of spice and, when we can't get something out of this world - fiction is a good second choice. Such interactive stories would easily fit the bill of successors to 1970s and 1980s paperbacks - only better.
Here, you start by creating your own protagonist or alter-ego. Choose between hairstyles, beautiful outfits, carefully craft a character - very much like you or perhaps completely different - and let your imagination run wild. Everything is permitted.
Just be careful how you navigate the drama because, in Tabou Stories, the oddest twists and turns seem possible. It's not an exaggeration if we say that some came as a genuine surprise. What will you be in the forest of love - predator, pray - or roadkill? It's up to you. Make friends, enemies, and lovers but remember - each decision you make will affect your experience. Some may even come back to haunt you.
You can choose between a number of different tales, including Office Affairs, Bodyguard, The Auction, and Matchmaker are just some of the stories available. Chapters are updated weekly and the overall experience you will have with the game is likely to be easy, lighthearted, and immensely fun.
One thing that stood out was the fact that the stories offer a good deal of freedom. This includes quite a few choices that can stir your story in the direction of LGBT romance. Just like real life, Tabou Stories will let you decide how you want to play it.
Our only complaints would be the graphics that, much like those in Chapters, can be a tad static. In addition, you may need to spend around $7.99 if you want to fast-forward your way through some parts of the game but, if slow and steady is your way, you won't need to bother with it. Savor every moment and you will realize that this is one of the most immersive interactive stories out there.
Other Apps Considered
The game seems engaging enough at first but, as you progress through the multi-faceted story, the intentional scarcity of gems (which are essential for play) becomes pretty apparent. In order to make another move, you will need to wait no less than 11 hours - or purchase gems. This makes us think that the game is probably in its later stages. It has been around for a while and is slowly transforming from an enjoyable pastime into a cash cow. At this point, even YouTube itself is sliding down this slippery slope, so we just have to accept this as an integral part of the market - and look elsewhere for something fresher.
Choices give you plenty of, eh, choices. You can customize character - from looks to hair and makeup - and start an adventure in the world of romance and mystery. The storyline even includes some detective work plus occasional elements of fantasy. This, of course, sounds promising enough, solid even but, once you actually start taking the game seriously - it very quickly goes downhill. It suffers from the same malady as Episode - namely an obvious need of the developers to ask you for money - every step of the way.
Contrary to what those who cannot stand reality television may think, this is actually a pretty cool idea that can also boast some very good execution. We don't have much to complain about - other than the game's somewhat narrow scope. Given its premise, it can get a bit predictable. In short - the franchise carries the game, not the other way around. It will be amazing for the fans of the show and Kim K. Otherwise, you will likely want to skip it.
Many interactive story apps tend to focus on romance and very little else. It is refreshing to find one that does away with it and instead plunges you into a proper detective story. Dark and engaging, it boasts a selection of video sequences that bring an extra dose of realism to the tale. Unfortunately, this seems like a game that was created a while ago and then left to its own devices. With slightly outdated mechanics and the absence of substantial updates - it has left us to question its longevity.
Creating a mix of romance and vampires, Maybe is reminiscent of Chapter. The level of quality, however, is nowhere near our winner. Predictable and not enticing enough, it simply pales in comparison. We did not feel inspired to keep playing beyond the first half an hour or so. Everything seemed slow-paced and rather dull. Some unexpected twists and turns could make this game so much better - especially since it already has some decent graphics and a cool soundtrack.
Less of a game and more of an interactive video platform, Eko offers TV shows with a twist. We can safely say that this is quite an ambitious project with no less than 10 different series currently in the works. It is a novel idea that, due to its budget limitations, still feels a bit incomplete. With a visionary investor, it could take off and prove some serious competition to the traditional formats. For now, it remains just a cool idea - and not much more.
Yet another one with a strong focus on romance... Yet another one that is fully predictable and not worth bothering with. The main reason we say this is the fact that the app barely includes any other elements beyond passion and heartbreak. There is no merging of genres, no unexpected twists, no odd ideas that could spice things up. This is just romance - take to its nauseating extreme - like a soap opera that has lost the plot seven seasons ago. If you're looking for a good interactive story, you can do better, so much better.
Stefan Racic
My phone tends to be filled to the brim with apps I am either trying on for size of using on a regular basis. I use them for a variety of tasks, including sketching and creating art, keeping in touch with friends, being up to date with the latest news, learning about diverse spiritual practices and, of course, playing games!
With over 10 years of experience as a translator and writer, I channel my creativity into writing about things I enjoy. My education in business (I hold a bachelor's degree in operations management) is but one part of expertise. I have worked for art magazines, spiritual blogs, news and business sites, and now I explore the fascinating world of apps.
My previous work is as diverse as my interests. Fresh out of college, I was employed as a translator and interpreter at the fringes of the corporate world and the NGO sector. After switching to writing, I first focused on business news, then shifted to working for a series of art magazines (WideWalls perhaps being the most well known), and even wrote content for a couple of spirituality-focused apps for Labyrinthos Academy. Little did I know that I would eventually devote a good chunk of my time to writing about all sorts of interesting new apps out there.
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IzzyJ
I have Chapters and Whispers. Chapters has more stories plus community stories. Unfortunately the community stories require a ticket to read a chapter as the regular stories, but are rife with errors in storyline and basic spelling. Both apps allow you to earn free diamonds or tickets/keys with codes and for watching ads. Chapters' ads are terrible, often multipart. Both offer customization of MC and LI, as well as requiring hideous costumes and storylines that are irrelevant. Save your diamonds for smut and if you want to want HEA. Whispers has shorter diamond cutscenes for a single purchase. Chapters requires several diamond decisions for a cutscene, which is terrible.
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