# FRAMED 2 vs Old Man's Journey

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | FRAMED 2 | Old Man's Journey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (155 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/framed-2/id1163105252/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/old-mans-journey/id1204902987/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 155 | **2.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 68.7% of reviews | **71.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#199** |
| Size | 355 MB | 1.3 GB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Loveshack](https://appshunter.io/developer/886565183) | [Broken Rules](https://appshunter.io/developer/394127428) |

## What reviewers say

### FRAMED 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/framed-2/id1163105252)

Rearrange panels of an animated comic to alter the narrative and its conclusion. This standalone noir puzzle game offers a unique interactive storytelling experience.

**Highlights:** Panel swapping puzzle gameplay, Animated comic book panels, Narrative alteration, Standalone story, Noir aesthetic

**Features:** iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent art style and atmosphere
- 🚀 Challenging and engaging puzzles
- 💡 Unique gameplay mechanic of rearranging comic panels
- 👍 Smooth animations and great soundtrack

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Game is too short for the price
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 📱 Compatibility issues on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- Freezing or crashing on certain levels
- Issues with code entry or progression
- Compatibility problems on iPhone XS and iOS 11

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ability to save progress across devices
- Hints or tutorial for more complex puzzles


### Old Man's Journey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/old-mans-journey/id1204902987)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Emotional narrative told through imagery, Whimsical hand-drawn landscapes, Handcrafted, pressure-free puzzles, Unique landscape-shaping mechanic, Compact game experience, Original soundtrack

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and animations
- 🎶 Calming and soothing soundtrack
- 👍 Relaxing and meditative gameplay
- 💡 Unique and innovative puzzle mechanics
- 🤗 Touching and emotional story

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Short game length
- 🤔 Repetitive gameplay
- 💰 Perceived as overpriced for the content
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or getting stuck on certain levels
- Compatibility issues with some devices
- Inability to reset or restart the game

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Ability to save progress and resume later
- Difficulty options or more challenging puzzles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FRAMED 2 free?

FRAMED 2 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Old Man's Journey free?

Old Man's Journey costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, FRAMED 2 or Old Man's Journey?

Old Man's Journey is rated higher. FRAMED 2 averages 4.2 out of 5 from 155 ratings, while Old Man's Journey averages 4.5 from 2.4K ratings.

### Do FRAMED 2 or Old Man's Journey have ads?

Neither FRAMED 2 nor Old Man's Journey shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, FRAMED 2 or Old Man's Journey?

FRAMED 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Old Man's Journey every 2 months. Most recently, FRAMED 2 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Old Man's Journey on November 1, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*