This is a pretty unique program. It works through the iPod's Notes feature, which allows some limited HTML-like markup in text files to create a series of linked pages (a feature that was originally intended for use in places like museums, where guests could walk through exhibits while both reading and listening to a guide). iStory Creator allows you to put together any number of text files, linking them into a sort of Choose Your Own Adventure format. Yeah, you could do it by hand, but this way's faster and easier for those who aren't willing to dig around in a text editor.

The program is simple but stable. Creating and editing files is easy, and a feature is included to upload your work to an online database where others have shared their stories. There's not much in the way of customizing your work -- plain text and links to other files is about all there is -- but that's due to the limitations imposed by the iPod, not the program itself. And you can't beat the price.

Overall, not a bad addition to the small pool of programs available for the iPod itself. Limited in use, but what it does, it does well.