Comparison

Choices That Matter vs I Became a Dog

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Choices That Matter

Engage in epic text-based adventures with branching narratives. Explore vast worlds, make critical decisions, and uncover mysteries in multiple unique story arcs. Your choices shape the outcome of each unforgettable journey.

Highlights
  • Epic text-based adventures
  • Branching narratives
  • Multiple story arcs
  • Player choice impacts story
  • Community statistics
  • Weekly story updates
Features
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CHOICES THAT MATTER is a collection of epic text adventure games similar to the classic Choose Your Own Adventure books (CYOA). No one player can discover the entire story in a single play through. See how many other players visited the same place as you, each time you conclude a story arc. Are you ready for the most epic text based game out there? ** OUR STORIES ** ADVENTURE 1: And The Sun Went Out Approximately 600,000 words and 2,400 choices in total! What if the sun inexplicably vanished only to return hours later? Investigate with your AI companion, Moti. Uncover conspiracies. Discover ancient religions. Travel the globe. Find out who is murdering scientists and what this has to do with the random disappearances of the sun. This is your journey, and only your choices can expose the truth. ADVENTURE 2: And Their Souls Were Eaten You have a gift. With your gift, the dead are never truly gone. But what if there is a dark side to your gift? What if there are those who can pervert your talent, and alter the balance of life and death? Travel across a steampunk 1830s Europe, where metal is magical, giving powers to those who wear it. Learn more about your ancient gift and what it means for you, your family, and humanity. Uncover the nefarious plot to destroy all life... and fight against time to stop your enemy from destroying everything you hold dear. ADVENTURE 3: And Their Heroes Were Lost You wake up in a dirty prison cell with no memory of who you are. And, you're not alone. Who are the other prisoners? What are they to you? Are they your allies... or enemies? Will you escape? Try to find out who you are? Why did the people who captured you steal your memories—instead of just killing you? Travel the world as you uncover the details of a past that holds many secrets, and a future that is in peril. "What’s really innovative about Choices...unlike traditional gamebooks that have a definite end, Choices: And the Sun Went Out is a continuing gamebook that will be updated weekly, allowing you to progress through the story over time. As you make choices in your story, it will advance in ways completely differently than other readers when weekly content is added." - PocketTactics.com This app is supported by video ads which can be optionally disabled by purchasing a story pass. Privacy policy: http://tinmangames.com.au/privacy/

About

I Became a Dog

Wake up as a dog and navigate a confusing world. Explore your surroundings and find a way to return to your human form in this unique adventure game. Uncover the mystery of your transformation.

Highlights
  • Explore as a dog
  • Solve transformation mystery
  • Navigate a new world
  • Find a way back to human form
Features
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Ugh...My head hurts... I don't remember what happened. Though I recall falling asleep yesterday after drinking like a fish... I just woke up now and realized I had become...a dog??? What a crappy situation... I should come to my senses and look around. I should look for a way to go back to being a human.

Screenshots

Choices That Matter4 screens
I Became a Dog4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Choices That Matter at every 2 months against I Became a Dog's every 9 months. Choices That Matter also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 656). I Became a Dog's advantage is review sentiment (94% vs 72%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Choices That Matter sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and I Became a Dog sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Choices That Matter against 4.7 for I Became a Dog. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.3K and 656 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 72% of Choices That Matter's written reviews are positive against 94% of I Became a Dog's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Choices That Matter ships an update every 2 months, I Became a Dog every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Choices That Matter versus I Became a Dog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChoices That MatterI Became a Dog
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.3K ratings)4.7 (656 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.5% of reviews93.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.3K — better656
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB80 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperTin Man GamesYun Ho Jang

Customer experience

Choices That Matter

All ratings2,251 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative7.6%
Written reviews337 reviews
Positive71.5%
Neutral8.6%
Negative19.9%

I Became a Dog

All ratings656 ratings
Positive93.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative2.7%
Written reviews305 reviews
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.6%
Negative2.6%

User reviews

Choices That Matter

From 2.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Engaging and well-written stories
  • 💡 Impactful choices that affect the story
  • 🚀 Smooth gameplay and loading
  • 👍 Immersive experience
  • 👍 Inclusive representation of characters

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Inconsistencies in the story
  • 🔍 Lack of context or backstory for some choices
  • 🔍 Repetitive or confusing story elements
  • 🔍 Frequent ads interrupting the experience
  • 💰 Paywall for continued access to stories

I Became a Dog

From 656 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Charming and quirky story
  • 🤔 Interesting and dark themes
  • 💡 Multiple endings to discover
  • 🕹️ Fun and challenging puzzles
  • 🎨 Appealing pixel art style

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Repetitive gameplay (bug/food collection)
  • ⏱️ Tedious to replay for different endings
  • 🚧 Some unclear or missing clues
  • 🤯 Disturbing or unsettling content

Bugs and requests

Choices That Matter

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes or freezes when trying to access new story content
  • Apple Watch integration issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to reread past story segments
  • More detailed statistics on choices made
  • Expansion of romance/relationship content
  • Increased frequency of story updates

I Became a Dog

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Losing progress after deaths
  • Difficulty progressing with certain choices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Save progress before endings
  • More varied gameplay and minigames
  • Ability to customize the main character
  • Additional story content and endings

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Choices That Matter

One-time4
  • 100 Choice Tokens$0.99
  • Their Heroes Were Lost Pass$3.99
  • And The Sun Went Out Pass$4.99
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  • Their Souls Were Eaten Pass$4.99
1 purchases

I Became a Dog

One-time1
  • Premium Package$2.99

Questions

Is Choices That Matter free?
Choices That Matter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is I Became a Dog free?
I Became a Dog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Choices That Matter or I Became a Dog?
I Became a Dog is rated higher. Choices That Matter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while I Became a Dog averages 4.7 from 656 ratings.
Do Choices That Matter or I Became a Dog have ads?
Both Choices That Matter and I Became a Dog show ads.
Which is updated more often, Choices That Matter or I Became a Dog?
Choices That Matter ships an update every 2 months, and I Became a Dog every 9 months. Most recently, Choices That Matter was updated on September 22, 2026 and I Became a Dog on September 24, 2026.

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