Comparison

XScape vs A Long Time

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

XScape

Guide a robot through challenging levels by collecting tokens and reaching exit portals. Navigate obstacles and manage time and moves in this modern remake of a classic retro puzzle game. Enjoy enhanced visuals, new levels, and integrated music.

Highlights
  • Classic retro puzzle gameplay
  • 60 new levels plus original content
  • Modern sound and visuals
  • Star ratings and achievements
  • Bluetooth controller support
  • Music visualizer
Features
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Welcome to the world of XScape. A modern remake of a classic retro puzzle game from the latter days of 8 bit computing. Lovingly crafted by the original author and including all previous game content and more. New gameplay features, modern sound and visuals, 60 additional levels, star ratings, achievements and a built in audio visualiser are just some of the enhancements. Playing the game involves taking control of MAL, a Mechanised Artificial Life-form, whose only purpose in life is to collect special tokens and reach exit portals. A feat which you must help him to accomplish, within the allocated number of moves and time limit. MAL can be moved by a swipe in the desired direction, anywhere to the screen or touch surface, or by means of a connected controller. Be aware though, once MAL starts moving, he won’t stop again until he either reaches a wall or hits an obstacle. Levels may have multiple paths to completion, with certain ways being either faster or more rewarding in terms of score. Just remember, only the special tokens are required to activate the exit portal. Full gameplay instructions are provided on device from the title screen menu. Features • All 30 levels from the original 8 bit game • 60 New and puzzling levels • 3 Unique worlds, each with their own look and feel • 17 Groovy backgrounds • 35 Achievements for in game tasks • 3 Level star rating system • 19 Tracks of upbeat and thematic music spanning over 40 minutes • Full Game Center integration with leaderboards and achievements • Bluetooth game controller support • Saving of progress and achievements between devices (can be disabled) • Music visualiser with unlockable tracks • Retro puzzle gameplay with modern sound and visuals XScape is a true homage to retro gaming and the retro gamer. If you ever enjoyed playing video games, puzzle games or indie games from the 1980s or 1990s 8 bit and 16 bit era, then you will love playing XScape. Too often, music is an overlooked part of the free games or casual games experience, but with XScape I set out from the beginning to place music right at the heart of the game. Every world features its own unique collection of soundtracks, all of which can be unlocked and played through the built in music visualiser, available from the Extras menu. As a one man indie game developer, I welcome all feedback and suggestions, and I will try to implement changes whenever beneficial. In between working on new levels, I typically update the game at least once per month. Contact • Support: http://www.pikxells.co.uk/games-xscape.html • Twitter: https://twitter.com/pikxells • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pikxellsXScape • Discord: https://discord.gg/7FQEsjM

About

A Long Time

An interactive picture book and puzzle game that tells a story of love and promises. Players move blocks to clear obstacles and guide a red line of memory through 60 years of a protagonist's life. Features unique artistic visuals and simple, engaging gameplay.

Highlights
  • Interactive picture book experience
  • Puzzle gameplay with block manipulation
  • Rich narrative about love and promises
  • Unique artistic visuals
  • Story spanning 60 years
Features
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This is our new franchise. It is a combination of a picture book and a game, featuring a warm and soothing mood and a rich story. A Long Time is a story about love and promises. To complete the story, you need to clear the obstacles to let the red line of memory flow through the pages by moving the blocks - which are actually fragments of emotions and flashbacks scattered over 60 years time of the protagonist's life. This is not only a game, but also an interactive picture book, which features unique artistic depiction, and a simple yet engaging way of interaction.

Screenshots

XScape4 screens
A Long Time4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: XScape at Free against A Long Time's $0.99. XScape also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 65%) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). A Long Time's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On rating and 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

XScape is free to download; A Long Time costs $0.99 up front. XScape sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. A Long Time asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.0 for XScape against 3.9 for A Long Time. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: A Long Time has 13 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of XScape's written reviews are positive against 65% of A Long Time's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

XScape ships an update every 9 days, A Long Time monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
XScape versus A Long Time: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXScapeA Long Time
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better3.9 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better64.6% of reviews
Number of ratings213 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB255 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperPaul KubiszynCOTTONGAME Network Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

XScape

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

A Long Time

All ratings13 ratings
Positive69.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative23.1%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive64.6%
Neutral12.5%
Negative22.9%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

XScape

One-time1
  • XScape Premium$0.99
None

A Long Time

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is XScape free?
XScape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is A Long Time free?
A Long Time costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, XScape or A Long Time?
XScape is rated higher. XScape averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while A Long Time averages 3.9 from 13 ratings.
Do XScape or A Long Time have ads?
XScape shows ads; A Long Time does not.
Which is updated more often, XScape or A Long Time?
XScape ships an update every 9 days, and A Long Time monthly. Most recently, XScape was updated on November 1, 2026 and A Long Time on November 7, 2026.

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