# Choices That Matter vs Dabloon

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.

Both are free to download. Choices That Matter sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Dabloon asks for nothing beyond the download.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Choices That Matter | Dabloon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/choices-that-matter/id1004909104/reviews)** | [4.2 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dabloon/id6444682903/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **2.3K** | 57 |
| Positive reviews | **71.5% of reviews** | 65.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 127 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tin Man Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/318996102) | [Synthify Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1089257745) |

## 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


### Dabloon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dabloon/id6444682903)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Ads do not close
- Ads reset progress
- Game is laggy
- Game crashes
- App does not let user use it

**Requested features**

- 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


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