App Comparison
SideHop vs Episode
Episode - Choose Your Story is one of the largest interactive story platforms with user-generated content. Compare to SideHop's curated, personalized experience.
Why Choose SideHop
- Curated, high-quality stories only
- See yourself as the protagonist with face-swap
- Immersive video-based storytelling
- No low-quality user-generated content
- AI that truly responds to your choices
Feature Comparison
| Feature | SideHop | Episode |
|---|---|---|
See Yourself as Protagonist Face-swap technology puts you in the story | ||
Video-Based Stories Watch your story unfold in video format | ||
Choice-Driven Narratives Your choices shape the story | ||
Free Content Access to free episodes | ||
Mature Content Available Adult/spicy romance options | ||
Multiple Endings Different outcomes based on choices | ||
Voice Acting Professional voice acting |
What Episode Does Well
We believe in honest comparisons. Here's what Episode offers:
- •Massive library including user-created stories
- •Create your own stories feature
- •Very active community of creators
- •Many free stories available
What Readers Say
“Episode has so many stories but most are low quality. SideHop is curated and every story is worth reading.”
— Nicole B. via Reddit
“The face swap feature alone makes SideHop worth it. Can't go back to generic avatars.”
— Chloe M. via App Store
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SideHop better than Episode?▼
SideHop offers unique features like face-swap technology that puts you in the story, video-based narratives, and AI-powered choices. Episode has its own strengths. The best choice depends on what you're looking for in an interactive story experience.
Can I use SideHop instead of Episode?▼
Yes! SideHop is a full-featured interactive story platform with romance, fantasy, and drama stories. Many readers who enjoyed Episode love SideHop's immersive face-swap feature.
Is SideHop free to use?▼
SideHop offers free episodes for all stories. Premium episodes can be unlocked with coins. Subscribers get monthly coin drops and exclusive content.
What do readers say about switching from Episode?▼
Episode has so many stories but most are low quality. SideHop is curated and every story is worth reading.
Ready to Try SideHop?
Experience the difference for yourself. Start reading free and see why readers are switching to SideHop.
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