Comparison

Choices That Matter vs Lapse 2

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

Lapse 2

Embark on a journey to ancient Egypt in this prequel to a popular narrative game. Your choices in 1750 BC will determine the fate of the world, revealing mysteries from the past and challenging your leadership.

Highlights
  • Prequel story
  • Ancient Egypt setting
  • Narrative choices
  • World-saving decisions
  • Mystery solving
Features
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Lapse 2: Before Zero is the official prequel to Lapse: A Forgotten Future. That you are here means, in some way, you were successful in your quest to save the world – or to destroy it. Doesn’t really matter which, since you’re about to travel from a future world into the ancient times. The one who once was President is now Pharaoh, the one who once was a machine is now your most precious ally in the challenge to come. When you open your eyes, the year is 1750 BC, and the place is ancient Egypt. For some unknown reason, this mysterious land needs your help. Proceed cautiously: what may seem like ruling just another kingdom, may well be the key to the world’s survival. Lapse 2: Before Zero answers the players’ questions, revealing the mysteries of the first chapter.

Screenshots

Choices That Matter4 screens
Lapse 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Choices That Matter at Free against Lapse 2's $0.99. Choices That Matter also leads on ratings volume (2.3K vs 75). Lapse 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On device support 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

Choices That Matter is free to download; Lapse 2 costs $0.99 up front. Choices That Matter sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Lapse 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lapse 2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Choices That Matter has 2.3K ratings behind it against 75, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 72% of Choices That Matter's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lapse 2's.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Choices That Matter versus Lapse 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChoices That MatterLapse 2
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.6 (2.3K ratings)5.0 (75 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.3K — better75
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB77 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperTin Man GamesStefano Cornago

Customer experience

Choices That Matter

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

Lapse 2

All ratings75 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews61 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Lapse 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

Lapse 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Choices That Matter free?
Choices That Matter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lapse 2 free?
Lapse 2 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Choices That Matter or Lapse 2?
Lapse 2 is rated higher. Choices That Matter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Lapse 2 averages 5.0 from 75 ratings.
Do Choices That Matter or Lapse 2 have ads?
Choices That Matter shows ads; Lapse 2 does not.

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