# Choices That Matter vs Lapse 2

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Choices That Matter | Lapse 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choices-that-matter/id1004909104/reviews) | **[5.0 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lapse-2-before-zero/id1524444955/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 75 |
| Positive reviews | 71.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 127 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Tin Man Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/318996102) | [Stefano Cornago](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509252674) |

## What reviewers say

### Choices That Matter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choices-that-matter/id1004909104)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Choice Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| Their Heroes Were Lost Pass | $3.99 | one-time |
| And The Sun Went Out Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Their Souls Were Eaten Pass | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Lapse 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lapse-2-before-zero/id1524444955)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*