# Old Man's Journey vs The First Tree™

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Old Man's Journey at 2.4K against The First Tree™'s 155. Old Man's Journey also leads on chart position (#167 vs unranked). The First Tree™'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Old Man's Journey costs $4.99 and The First Tree™ $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Old Man's Journey against 4.5 for The First Tree™. 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 are what separate them: 71% of Old Man's Journey's written reviews are positive against 72% of The First Tree™'s.

Old Man's Journey ships an update every 2 months, The First Tree™ every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Old Man's Journey | The First Tree™ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (2.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/old-mans-journey/id1204902987/reviews) | **[4.5 (155 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-first-tree/id1524841987/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.4K** | 155 |
| Positive reviews | 71.1% of reviews | **72.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#167** | — |
| Size | 1.3 GB | 1.0 GB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Broken Rules](https://appshunter.io/developer/394127428) | [David Wehle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1524841989) |

## What reviewers say

### Old Man's Journey

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

**Currently charting:** #167 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


### The First Tree™

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-first-tree/id1524841987)

Embark on a poignant third-person adventure as a fox searching for her lost cubs, interwoven with a son's journey to reconnect with his father in Alaska. Uncover artifacts and stories that reveal the son's life as you explore a beautiful world.

**Highlights:** Third-person exploration, Parallel storytelling, Emotional narrative, Orchestral soundtrack, Light puzzle solving, Platforming elements

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and animations
- 🎶 Captivating soundtrack
- 🦊 Enjoyable gameplay as a mother fox
- 🧠 Thought-provoking and emotional story
- 🧘‍♀️ Calming and meditative experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Unclear objectives and lack of direction
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes
- 🕰️ Short length of the game
- 💬 Divisive opinions on the narration and commentary

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashing at a specific point in the story
- Inconsistent controls and camera movement

**Requested features**

- Add more save points throughout the levels
- Provide an option to turn off the narration
- Expand the game with additional chapters or content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Old Man's Journey free?

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

### Is The First Tree™ free?

The First Tree™ costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Old Man's Journey or The First Tree™?

The First Tree™ is rated higher. Old Man's Journey averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.4K ratings, while The First Tree™ averages 4.5 from 155 ratings.

### Do Old Man's Journey or The First Tree™ have ads?

Neither Old Man's Journey nor The First Tree™ shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Old Man's Journey or The First Tree™?

Old Man's Journey ships an update every 2 months, and The First Tree™ every 3 weeks. Most recently, Old Man's Journey was updated on November 6, 2026 and The First Tree™ on November 7, 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.*