# After Dark - Creepy Stories

> Get Hooked on Chat Fiction

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1260268508](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1260268508)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1260268508`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Ben Soohoo
- **Category:** Books
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (1,020 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.2.8
- **Last updated:** 2019-04-07
- **First published:** 2017-10-10
- **Size:** 25 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-17
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/after-dark-creepy-stories/id1260268508)
- **Website:** [http://twitter.com/perpetualapps](http://twitter.com/perpetualapps)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://perpetualapps.co/docs/terms.pdf](http://perpetualapps.co/docs/terms.pdf)

## Description

After Dark delivers free, nail-biting chat-style horror stories. With 100+ original tales released every Friday, each story is presented as a text-message narrative, enhanced with images and soundbites for immersion. Read anywhere, pick up where you left off, and enjoy fresh Friday drops.

Upgrade to After Dark Unlimited for unlimited access (weekly $2.99, monthly $7.99, yearly $39.99). Subscriptions auto-renew and can be managed in your account. Enable push notifications and turn on sound for the full immersive experience.

## Rankings

- #55,271 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise the app for gripping, cliffhanger-heavy horror stories and an engaging experience. However, many reviews flag paywalls for images and continued access, intrusive ads, and a lack of bookmarking features. Some also note difficulty locating new stories. Overall, the app is loved for its atmosphere and storytelling, but navigation and monetization friction reduce the experience for some users.

### Pros

- Thrilling, scary, and addictive horror stories that keep readers engaged.
- Cliffhangers and open endings that invite readers to imagine their own conclusions.
- Some content is accessible without a subscription via ads, letting casual users read without paying.
- Overall highly rated by users, with many calling it 'amazing' and the best app for scary stories.

### Cons

- Images and many story continuations require a paid subscription, which surprises some users.
- Ads can be frequent and disruptive, with repeated ads and a need to watch ads to proceed.
- No built-in option to save, heart, or favorite stories for later access.
- Finding new or unread stories isn't always easy; new content isn't surfaced clearly.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1260268508)