Comparison

Choices That Matter vs Dabloon

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

Dabloon

Embark on an adventure to collect virtual currency, complete missions, and combat economic challenges. Engage in battles and fight crime within a dynamic world. New content is regularly introduced to keep the experience fresh.

Highlights
  • Collect dabloons
  • Complete missions
  • Battle dabloonflation
  • Fight crime
  • New seasons
Features
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Hey traveler, hope you're having a great day! Here are 50 dabloons for finding this app! Welcome to Dabloonville! Start your journey to collect dabloons, complete missions, battle dabloonflation and fight crime! New seasons dropping frequently.

Screenshots

Choices That Matter4 screens
Dabloon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Dabloon at none against Choices That Matter's 4. Dabloon also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). Choices That Matter's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 57). On price, review sentiment, ads and monetization model 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. Dabloon asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Choices That Matter holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Choices That Matter has 2.3K ratings behind it against 57, 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 65% of Dabloon's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Choices That Matter ships an update every 2 months, Dabloon daily. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Choices That Matter versus Dabloon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChoices That MatterDabloon
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.3K ratings) — better4.2 (57 ratings)
Positive reviews71.5% of reviews — better65.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.3K — better57
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size127 MB61 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperTin Man GamesSynthify Inc

Customer experience

Choices That Matter

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

Dabloon

All ratings57 ratings
Positive78.9%
Neutral8.8%
Negative12.3%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive65.0%
Neutral17.5%
Negative17.5%

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

Dabloon

From 57 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 😍 Adorable art and concept
  • 👍 Fun and enjoyable gameplay
  • ✨ Reminds users of DabloonTok trend
  • 🤩 Great story and concept
  • 💯 Accurate to DabloonTok

Room to improve

  • ⏳ Very short gameplay
  • 😩 Ads are intrusive and unskippable
  • ⚡ Energy depletes too quickly
  • 🔄 Repetitive gameplay and items
  • 📉 Limited interactivity

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

Dabloon

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Ads do not close
  • Ads reset progress
  • Game is laggy
  • Game crashes
  • App does not let user use it
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  • Ads don't work for rewards
  • Cannot get past dog without paying or watching ad

Requested features

12 requests
  • More content/longer story/chapter 2
  • Character customization/skins/fur colors/breeds
  • More quests, shop items, and encounters
  • More interactivity and choices
  • Online multiplayer/meeting other travelers
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  • More strategic gameplay options
  • Add background music
  • Longer lasting insurance
  • More varied shop items
  • Add a base for tasks and battles
  • Ability to rob/gift players
  • Clans for protection

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

Dabloon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Choices That Matter free?
Choices That Matter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dabloon free?
Dabloon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Choices That Matter or Dabloon?
Choices That Matter is rated higher. Choices That Matter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Dabloon averages 4.2 from 57 ratings.
Do Choices That Matter or Dabloon have ads?
Both Choices That Matter and Dabloon show ads.
Which is updated more often, Choices That Matter or Dabloon?
Choices That Matter ships an update every 2 months, and Dabloon daily. Most recently, Choices That Matter was updated on October 22, 2026 and Dabloon on October 17, 2026.

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