A Short Tale vs Learnia
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Learnia
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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!
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Verdict
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
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.
| Parameter | A Short Tale | Learnia |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (246 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 74.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 246 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 290 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Glitch Games | MD. 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
A Short Tale
No in-app purchases
Learnia
No in-app purchases
Questions
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