Comparison

In Between Mobile vs Second Best

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

Head to head
About

In Between Mobile

An atmospheric puzzle platformer where you manipulate gravity and surroundings to solve mind-bending challenges. Explore a touching story set within a protagonist's mind, featuring unique hand-drawn art and interactive soundscapes across over 60 levels.

Highlights
  • Gravity manipulation
  • 60 challenging levels
  • Interactive story sequences
  • Hand-drawn art style
  • Physics-based gameplay
  • Unique mechanics derived from thanatology
Features
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„In Between is a fascinating game filled with excellent design and an enjoyable narrative” Indiegamemag.com "If you're keen on gravity-based puzzles, it's definitely one to check out." 4/5 - 148Apps.com In Between is an atmospheric, award-winning platformer where you solve mind-bending puzzles by manipulating your surroundings and gravity itself. 60 CHALLENGING LEVELS In Between is set inside the mind of a man hit by a cruel twist of fate. Together you are on a journey through the protagonist's head, a world that doesn’t obey the laws of physics. Free your mind and defy gravity in more than 60 compelling and unique puzzles, requiring all your wits and agility. GAMEPLAY CHANGING STAGES As you follow the protagonist stumbling through the stages of accepting his own mortality, new mechanics are introduced. Each stage offers unique gameplay reflecting the emotions that surface when the protagonist copes with his fate. A TOUCHING STORY Every human has a story to tell. But you never know when the story ends. Be invited to learn about the protagonist’s life and his struggle for a happy ending. In Between features interactive story sequences and a profound narrator immersing you into a life of downfalls and moments of happiness. ENTIRELY HANDMADE Much effort was put into detail to feature a unique art style with every asset made entirely by hand. Every scenery is a painting, providing a beautiful frame for a tragic story. This also extends to sound design and music featuring unusual and interactive soundscapes. FEATURES - 2D based, story driven Puzzle Platformer - Mechanics derived from thanatology - 4-way gravity alteration / physics based gameplay - Static and dynamic obstacles, reacting to player’s actions - Interactive story sequences Follow us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram: www.facebook.com/HeadupGames www.twitter.com/headupgames www.instagram.com/headupgames If you have problems with the game or feedback please send an email to: support@headupgames.com

About

Second Best

Continue an absurd mystery adventure filled with unexpected twists and whimsical humor. Solve clever puzzles and explore a world brought to life with charming hand-drawn visuals. Uncover the truth about your identity and escape a perilous journey.

Highlights
  • Absurd mystery adventure
  • Interactive story with twists
  • Classic point and click gameplay
  • Solve zany puzzles
  • Hand-drawn visuals
  • Colorful characters
Features
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The excitement CONTINUES. You're a LONGER way from home than you ever thought possible. And the more you learn about your IDENTITY, the less you seem to KNOW. It's not easy being BEST. Welcome back to the world of COLBIES and OPIES, where nothing is what you think, not even your OWN PAST … WHEN WE LAST LEFT OFF IN BESTED You had just been spirited away by a gang of SUPERHUMAN meanies. WHY are they doing this, and can you get a better stateroom for the JOURNEY? Find the answers to these questions and more, and try not to get tangled up in too many MURDERS along the way. FEATURES • Absurd Mystery Adventure – A comedy-filled interactive story with unexpected twists, whimsical humor, and a genuinely complex but curious plot. • Classic Point and Click Gameplay – Tap around, poke things, collect clues, and talk your way out of (and into) trouble. • Zany Puzzles – Solve clever puzzles that are unique and satisfying, the MysteryCaper way! • Hand-Drawn Visuals – Explore a world brought to life with charming art created by hand. Human hand. • Colorful Characters – From a puzzling ally to ship crew to tricky villains, everyone's got something to hide. – MysteryCaper. It's COMEDY SOLVED.

Screenshots

In Between Mobile4 screens
Second Best4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Second Best at 100% against In Between Mobile's 64%. Second Best also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and ratings volume (31 vs 7). In Between Mobile's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $5.99) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 11.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

In Between Mobile costs $0.99 and Second Best $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Second Best holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 31 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of In Between Mobile's written reviews are positive against 100% of Second Best's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
In Between Mobile versus Second Best: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIn Between MobileSecond Best
Price$0.99 — better$5.99
Rating4.7 (7 ratings)5.0 (31 ratings) — better
Positive reviews63.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings731 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.1 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size792 MB340 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperAssemble EntertainmentMysteryCaper, LLC

Customer experience

In Between Mobile

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive63.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative36.4%

Second Best

All ratings31 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

In Between Mobile

No in-app purchases

None

Second Best

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is In Between Mobile free?
In Between Mobile costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Second Best free?
Second Best costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, In Between Mobile or Second Best?
Second Best is rated higher. In Between Mobile averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Second Best averages 5.0 from 31 ratings.
Do In Between Mobile or Second Best have ads?
Neither In Between Mobile nor Second Best shows ads.

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