# XON Episode One vs Remember

The clearest difference is price: XON Episode One at Free against Remember's $2.99. XON Episode One also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 11.0). Remember's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and review sentiment (79% vs 63%). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

XON Episode One is free to download; Remember costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Remember holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 138 and 108 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of XON Episode One's written reviews are positive against 79% of Remember's.

XON Episode One ships an update every 9 days, Remember every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | XON Episode One | Remember |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (138 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xon-episode-one/id1010855873/reviews) | **[4.6 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remember-room-escape/id1481725772/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **138** | 108 |
| Positive reviews | 63.0% of reviews | **78.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 90 MB | 219 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Noam Kahalani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1010855872) | [David White](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481725771) |

## What reviewers say

### XON Episode One

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xon-episode-one/id1010855873)

Embark on a puzzle adventure in a mysterious world. Explore intricate environments and uncover secrets inspired by classic point-and-click games. Solve challenging puzzles to progress through the narrative.

**Highlights:** Puzzle adventure gameplay, Mysterious world exploration, Intricate environmental puzzles, Story-driven narrative, Inspired by classic adventure games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Stunning graphics and beautiful visuals
- 👍 Intuitive and fluid controls (for most users)
- 🧩 Well-designed puzzles that encourage exploration
- 🆓 Free first episode with no ads or in-app purchases
- 🎮 Myst-like immersive exploration gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Very short gameplay (10-30 minutes)
- 🎮 Navigation controls difficult for many users
- 🤢 Motion sickness caused by camera movement
- ❓ Lack of story or narrative context
- 🔄 Can get stuck and forced to restart

**Reported bugs**

- Elevator can trap player if not boarded correctly
- Player can fall through ledges and become stuck
- Overly sensitive controls even at minimum setting
- Camera spinning uncontrollably on iPad
- Cursor sensitivity inconsistent

**Requested features**

- Longer gameplay with more puzzles
- Story or narrative background
- Tutorial or guidance system
- In-app purchases instead of separate apps
- Hint system for stuck players


### Remember

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remember-room-escape/id1481725772)

Awaken in a disturbing morgue with no memory and solve intricate puzzles to uncover your identity. Explore eerie 3D environments and piece together clues in this atmospheric horror escape game for adults.

**Highlights:** Horror room escape adventure, 100+ challenging puzzles, Intriguing story, Eerily beautiful 3D environments, Expertly crafted sound and music, Built-in hint system

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Great atmosphere and graphics
- 📖 Engaging and intriguing storyline
- 💡 Imaginative and challenging puzzles
- 👍 Helpful hint system
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📱 Unoptimized iPhone controls
- 🧩 Frustrating block puzzles
- 🖱️ Awkward bomb puzzle controls
- 🤔 Puzzles requiring leaps of logic
- 🤷‍♂️ Incomplete narrative ending

**Reported bugs**

- Bomb puzzle wire terminals at screen bottom
- Sound cuts out, requires app restart
- Bug in the Dining Room cupboard
- Timed puzzle difficulty (book flipping)
- Game shifts scene during timed puzzle

**Requested features**

- Replace certain puzzles
- Allow replaying scenarios
- More games from developers
- Option to skip timed puzzles
- Add a camera feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is XON Episode One free?

XON Episode One is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Remember free?

Remember costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, XON Episode One or Remember?

Remember is rated higher. XON Episode One averages 4.2 out of 5 from 138 ratings, while Remember averages 4.6 from 108 ratings.

### Do XON Episode One or Remember have ads?

Neither XON Episode One nor Remember shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, XON Episode One or Remember?

XON Episode One ships an update every 9 days, and Remember every 3 weeks. Most recently, XON Episode One was updated on November 1, 2026 and Remember on November 3, 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.*