Comparison

A Short Tale vs Learnia

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

Head to head
About

A Short Tale

Embark on a first-person point-and-click adventure where you shrink to toy size and explore a brother's room. Solve puzzles, collect items, and uncover clues in a charming, nostalgia-inducing environment with trademark humor.

Highlights
  • First-person point and click adventure
  • Toy-sized room exploration
  • Charming and nostalgic environment
  • Humorous puzzles
  • Glitch Camera for clues
  • Item collection and usage
  • Auto-save feature
Features
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"For anyone who just wants to play a game chock-full of fun and unusual puzzles while exploring a charming and nostalgia-inducing environment, A Short Tale provides plenty of entertainment for a few hours." – AdventureGamers Shrink down and experience a childhood bedroom like never before in this heartwarming first-person point-and-click puzzle adventure. Years after losing his younger brother Ben, Jason returns to the place where everything changed forever. Drawn back by a mysterious presence, he makes one impossible wish—to be small again. Suddenly, an ordinary bedroom becomes a vast world filled with towering furniture, hidden secrets, clever puzzles, and unforgettable memories. Explore every corner, collect useful items, uncover hidden clues, and solve challenging escape room-style puzzles as you unravel an emotional story about family, loss, and growing up. If you enjoy point-and-click adventures, escape room games, hidden object puzzles, and story-rich mystery games, A Short Tale is for you. Features • Immersive first-person point-and-click adventure. • Explore a giant bedroom from a tiny perspective. • Solve clever puzzles and escape room-inspired challenges. • Collect items, discover hidden clues, and unlock new areas. • Use the unique Glitch Camera to reveal secrets and keep track of clues. • Emotional story filled with nostalgia, mystery, and discovery. • Beautiful atmospheric soundtrack. • Signature Glitch Games humour. • Auto-save ensures you never lose your progress. • No ads or in-app purchases. Can you uncover the memories hidden within a room that once felt like home? – Glitch Games is a small independent game studio from the UK, creating premium mystery, escape room, and puzzle adventure games that players around the world love. Follow us for updates, news, and behind-the-scenes content: Discord: discord.gg/glitchgames Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GlitchGames/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/glitch.games Newsletter: https://glitch.games/newsletter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theglitchgames/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@GlitchGames

About

Learnia

Features
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Learnia: The Magical Learning Adventure Embark on a whimsical journey through the enchanting world of Learnia! This captivating educational adventure is designed to spark young minds and foster a love of learning. Game Features: - Interactive Learning: Engage in a variety of interactive activities, including puzzles, quizzes, and mini-games, to reinforce learning concepts. - Magical World Exploration: Explore vibrant, magical landscapes, each filled with unique challenges and educational opportunities. - Character Development: Customize your own magical avatar and watch them grow as they progress through the game. - Adaptive Learning: The game adapts to your child's learning pace, ensuring they are always challenged and engaged. - Core Subjects Covered: Math, reading, science, and social studies are seamlessly integrated into the gameplay. - Safe and Secure: A child-friendly environment with no in-app purchases or external advertising. Let your child's imagination soar as they learn and play in the magical world of Learnia!

Screenshots

A Short Tale4 screens
Learnia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: A Short Tale at $3.99 against Learnia's $9.99. On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

A Short Tale costs $3.99 and Learnia $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
A Short Tale versus Learnia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterA Short TaleLearnia
Price$3.99 — better$9.99
Rating4.6 (246 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews74.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings246 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size290 MB29 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperGlitch GamesMD. NASAR UDDIN REDOY

Bugs and requests

A Short Tale

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Camera/photo album icon overlap issue
  • Crossword puzzle glitch causing game to freeze
  • Missing puzzle elements preventing completion

Requested features

3 requests
  • Hint system or built-in walkthrough
  • Improved navigation and screen loading times
  • More logical and intuitive puzzle design

Learnia

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

A Short Tale

No in-app purchases

None

Learnia

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is A Short Tale free?
A Short Tale costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Learnia free?
Learnia costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do A Short Tale or Learnia have ads?
Neither A Short Tale nor Learnia shows ads.

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