# In the Story

> Choose your path in immersive, interactive stories

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.handsheld.inthestory](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.handsheld.inthestory)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.handsheld.inthestory`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** In the Story
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 39
- **Version:** 1.6.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-13
- **First published:** 2025-11-07
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 36 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.handsheld.inthestory)
- **Website:** [https://www.inthestory.app/](https://www.inthestory.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.inthestory.app/privacy](https://www.inthestory.app/privacy)

## Description

In The Story transforms reading into an experience you control.<br><br>Step into stories where your choices shape the outcome, your character evolves with every decision, and no two readers experience the same journey. This is interactive fiction reimagined for the modern reader.<br><br>🔀 MAKE CHOICES THAT MATTER<br>Every story is a branching adventure. Faced with decisions, your choices unlock different paths, scenes, and endings. The story you read is uniquely yours.<br><br>🧑 BECOME THE CHARACTER<br>Before you begin, create your own character — name them, define who they are, and watch as their identity weaves into the narrative around you.<br><br>📊 YOUR CHOICES HAVE CONSEQUENCES<br>Your character grows as you read. Stats like strength, wisdom, or charm shift with every decision you make — unlocking new possibilities or closing doors forever.<br><br>📚 YOUR PERSONAL LIBRARY<br>Download books to your device and read anywhere, even offline. Your library syncs across all your devices so you can pick up exactly where you left off.<br><br>✏️ READ YOUR WAY<br>Choose from 6 carefully selected fonts, 3 text spacing options, and adjustable font sizes. Switch between light, dark, and system themes for the most comfortable reading experience.<br><br>⭐ COMMUNITY REVIEWS &amp; RATINGS<br>Read what others think before you buy. Write detailed reviews and rate books to help other readers discover their next great story.<br><br>🌍 STORIES IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES<br>Browse and read in English and Portuguese, with each book offering locale support so the experience feels native wherever you are.<br><br>🔒 SIGN IN YOUR WAY<br>Use Google or Apple to sign in, or explore as a guest. Your purchases and progress are saved securely so you never lose your place.<br><br>💳 EASY PURCHASES &amp; RESTORES<br>Buy books with a single tap. Already purchased on another device? Restore everything instantly.<br><br>---<br><br>Whether you love choose-your-own-adventure stories, tabletop RPG narratives, or just want something more engaging than a standard novel — In The Story is the reading experience you&#39;ve been waiting for.<br><br>Download now and be in the story.

## Rankings

- #2,361,394 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `com.handsheld.inthestory.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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