Short answer: for anime character roleplay with art and music, try Isekai Zero. For full stories with goals and progression at a fixed monthly price, try Questner. For a free, self-hosted setup, use SillyTavern. All three are covered below with what OOC does better.
Looking for what "OOC" means? It's short for "out of character": a note from the player rather than their character, like "(OOC: brb, dinner)". This article is about the app with that name.
OOC: The Playable Anime is an AI story app from Korea's Wrtn Technologies that launched in North America in April 2026. You play inside anime-style stories: in story mode, with stats and up to 10 endings, or in character mode, chatting with one character. It runs on the web and on iOS and Android.
News: OOC removes NSFW content from its iOS app
On 12 November 2026, OOC announced on its official subreddit that NSFW content is no longer available in the OOC app on iOS. It says the change is required to comply with stricter App Store policies. According to the announcement, on iOS:
- New titles can only be created with the "Suitable for minors under 18" setting, and titles with adult content or images are moderated.
- Existing NSFW titles can't be published, even if you edit them in the iOS builder, and they no longer appear in My Titles or My Profile.
- Browsing: NSFW titles no longer appear on Home, Search, Feed, check-in recommendations or banners, and the NSFW tab and Adult Filter are gone.
- Title pages can't be opened from any link, including shared links and notifications.
- Existing chats with NSFW titles can't be used: you can't view previous conversations or start new ones.
- Notifications about NSFW titles are no longer sent to iOS devices.
The announcement only covers the iOS app. It doesn't say whether the web version or Android are affected, so check there before assuming your stories are gone.
Status as of 13 November 2026. We'll update this section if OOC changes its policy.
Why people look for alternatives:
- Credits add up. Story mode isn't free. Replies cost roughly 30–90 credits each depending on the model, and long replies cost extra.
- Free credits expire. Credits from daily check-ins and events usually expire after 30 days.
- Content restrictions. Since 12 November 2026, NSFW titles and chats aren't available in the iOS app at all, and a safety filter can refuse some scenes elsewhere.
Here are six alternatives. Questner is our own platform.
Quick comparison
| App | Best for | Free option | How you pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isekai Zero | Anime characters with art, music and memory | Free models + daily credits | ~$1 per 100 credits |
| Questner | Full stories in any genre | 40 messages + 7-day trial | $9.99/mo (2,000 messages) |
| SillyTavern | Total control, self-hosted | Free and open source | Your own AI model |
| Character.AI | Huge character library | Yes, with ads | $4.99–$9.99/mo |
| AI Game Master – Dungeon RPG | Anime, isekai and fantasy adventures with friends | Free to start | Turn packs from $0.99 |
| AI Dungeon | Open-ended sandbox stories | Free tier | Subscription |
| OOC (for reference) | Anime stories and characters | Character mode on the Basic model; daily credits | Credits |
Prices in US dollars, checked 13 November 2026.
The 6 alternatives
1. Isekai Zero: the closest match
Best for: OOC players who mostly enjoy anime characters.
Isekai Zero is an AI roleplay and story game on iOS, Android and the web. It combines character chat with branching stories, generated art, music and character memory. Creators can publish characters and earn a share of what players spend.
- Price: free AI models and daily free credits, then about $1 per 100 credits on its website (more in app stores). Paid credits don't expire.
Where OOC is better: OOC's story mode, with stats and multiple endings, is more structured, and its library is large.
2. Questner: stories with a world and a goal
Best for: players who like OOC's story mode and want deeper stories at a predictable price.
Questner is a library of AI text adventures, mostly made by its community, where an AI Game Master runs the world. Anime-adjacent picks:
- Isekai Adventure: wake up in a world of floating islands and choose your special power
- Eclipsed Academy: a magic school full of rivalries and romance
- Reincarnated With an OP Skill: an RPG System and one overpowered ability
- Azure Heavens: a cultivation journey from powerless mortal to immortal
- Price: 40 free messages, a 7-day free trial, then $9.99 a month for 2,000 messages. No per-reply credit maths.
- Memory: an editable story timeline the narrator reads every turn.
Where OOC is better: native apps, scene illustrations built into stories, and a much stronger anime art style. Questner is text-first, though you can generate images.
3. SillyTavern: free, if you'll set it up
Best for: technical users who want no credits and no filters set by a company.
SillyTavern is free, open-source software you install yourself and connect to any AI model. You can import community character cards.
Where OOC is better: it works out of the box, with ready-made stories and art.
4. Character.AI: the biggest library (for now)
Best for: chatting with almost any character.
Character.AI has the largest character library, free chat with ads, and paid plans from $4.99 a month (c.ai lite). But it filed for bankruptcy in October 2026, and its future depends on a sale in December.
Where OOC is better: story mode, with structure and endings. Character.AI is conversation only.
5. AI Game Master – Dungeon RPG
Best for: anime and isekai adventures with friends on your phone.
This app (4.7 stars from 5,700+ ratings) has anime and isekai, fantasy, sci-fi and horror genres, multiplayer and AI images. Turn packs start at $0.99 for 25 turns.
Where OOC is better: characters and memory, and a web version.
6. AI Dungeon: open sandbox
Best for: players who want to write any scenario from scratch.
AI Dungeon has a free tier and plans with more memory.
Where OOC is better: anime focus, polish and ready-made stories.
How to choose
- You want OOC's characters without OOC: Isekai Zero.
- You want OOC's story mode, deeper and at a fixed price: Questner.
- You want it free and uncensored by a company: SillyTavern.
- You want to play with friends: AI Game Master – Dungeon RPG.
