FRAMED 2 vs Old Man's Journey
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FRAMED 2
Rearrange panels of an animated comic to alter the narrative and its conclusion. This standalone noir puzzle game offers a unique interactive storytelling experience.
- Panel swapping puzzle gameplay
- Animated comic book panels
- Narrative alteration
- Standalone story
- Noir aesthetic
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Years ago, a mysterious ship smuggled precious cargo into an exotic land. A standalone entry in the FRAMED series. Change the order, change the outcome. FRAMED 2 is a noir puzzle game where you re-arrange panels of an animated comic book to change the outcome of the story. Taking place before the events of the original game, FRAMED 2 is the follow up to Hideo Kojima's 2014 Game Of The Year, FRAMED. FRAMED 2 is designed for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch iOS 9.0 and above. Optimised for iPhone 5 and above & iPad Air and above. Loveshack is an independent game developer based in Australia. www.loveshackentertainment.com Follow us @LoveShackers for news of updates & new games.
Old Man's Journey
Embark on a poignant adventure exploring life's journey, loss, and hope through a visually stunning, award-winning narrative. Solve handcrafted puzzles in whimsical, hand-drawn landscapes with a unique mechanic that shapes the world around you.
- Emotional narrative told through imagery
- Whimsical hand-drawn landscapes
- Handcrafted, pressure-free puzzles
- Unique landscape-shaping mechanic
- Compact game experience
- Original soundtrack
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A soul-searching adventure about life’s precious moments, broken dreams, and changed plans. Over 17 International Awards, including: - Apple Design Award (USA) - Emotional Game Award (France) - Innovation Award (Brazil) - Best Art Award (Japan) Features: - A powerful and emotional narrative told only through imagery - Gorgeously whimsical landscapes with hand-drawn art and animations - Handcrafted, pressure-free puzzles - Unique landscape-shaping mechanic - A compact game experience perfect for a wanderlust-evoking escape - Original and emotionally compelling soundtrack by SCNTFC "A gorgeous experience." - TouchArcade (10/10) "An absolute joy to look at and play" - The Guardian "A whimsical poem" - Polygon (8/10)
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Old Man's Journey at 4.5 against FRAMED 2's 4.2. Old Man's Journey also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 155) and chart position (#199 vs unranked). FRAMED 2's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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
FRAMED 2 costs $4.99 and Old Man's Journey $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Old Man's Journey holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Old Man's Journey has 2.4K ratings behind it against 155, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of FRAMED 2's written reviews are positive against 71% of Old Man's Journey's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.
| Parameter | FRAMED 2 | Old Man's Journey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.2 (155 ratings) | 4.5 (2.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 68.7% of reviews | 71.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 155 | 2.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #199 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 355 MB | 1.3 GB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Loveshack | Broken Rules |
Customer experience
FRAMED 2
Old Man's Journey
User reviews
FRAMED 2
From 155 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Excellent art style and atmosphere
- 🚀 Challenging and engaging puzzles
- 💡 Unique gameplay mechanic of rearranging comic panels
- 👍 Smooth animations and great soundtrack
Room to improve
- ⏱️ Game is too short for the price
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 📱 Compatibility issues on some devices
Old Man's Journey
From 2.4K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and animations
- 🎶 Calming and soothing soundtrack
- 👍 Relaxing and meditative gameplay
- 💡 Unique and innovative puzzle mechanics
- 🤗 Touching and emotional story
Room to improve
- 🕰️ Short game length
- 🤔 Repetitive gameplay
- 💰 Perceived as overpriced for the content
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
Bugs and requests
FRAMED 2
Reported bugs
3 issues- Freezing or crashing on certain levels
- Issues with code entry or progression
- Compatibility problems on iPhone XS and iOS 11
Requested features
3 requests- More levels and content
- Ability to save progress across devices
- Hints or tutorial for more complex puzzles
Old Man's Journey
Reported bugs
3 issues- Game freezing or getting stuck on certain levels
- Compatibility issues with some devices
- Inability to reset or restart the game
Requested features
3 requests- More levels and content
- Ability to save progress and resume later
- Difficulty options or more challenging puzzles
In-app purchases
FRAMED 2
No in-app purchases
Old Man's Journey
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is FRAMED 2 free?
Is Old Man's Journey free?
Which has better reviews, FRAMED 2 or Old Man's Journey?
Do FRAMED 2 or Old Man's Journey have ads?
Which is updated more often, FRAMED 2 or Old Man's Journey?
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