# Симбионт 2 vs Lagerta

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Симбионт 2 at 89% against Lagerta's 45%. Симбионт 2 also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). Lagerta's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (269 vs 21). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Симбионт 2 sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Lagerta sells 22 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Симбионт 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lagerta has 269 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Симбионт 2's written reviews are positive against 45% of Lagerta's.

Симбионт 2 ships an update every 4 months, Lagerta fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Симбионт 2 | Lagerta |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2/id1296582621/reviews)** | [4.5 (269 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lagerta-interactive-stories/id6466786607/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **269** |
| Positive reviews | **89.5% of reviews** | 44.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 45 MB | 391 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Vitaliy Ostrovsky](https://appshunter.io/developer/827988107) | [Aram Kamavosyan](https://appshunter.io/developer/1669671128) |

## What reviewers say

### Симбионт 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/2/id1296582621)

Embark on a sci-fi horror survival text quest as an operator guiding a mercenary through a facility overrun by the undead. Your decisions shape the narrative, influencing the fate of humanity.

**Highlights:** Text-based sci-fi horror survival, Branching storylines and multiple endings, Over 1,000 locations and 13,000 messages, Approximately 30 hours of gameplay, New Achievement system, Improved environment reactions

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Декодер | $0.99 | one-time |
| A cup of coffee | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium version (66% discount) | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3 Decoders | $1.99 | one-time |
| Coffee and a cake | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium version (33% discount) | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium version | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10 Decoders | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pizza Margherita | $4.99 | one-time |


### Lagerta

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lagerta-interactive-stories/id6466786607)

Engage with a collection of romantic visual novels and interactive stories where your choices shape the narrative, character relationships, and story endings. Explore diverse genres and settings with new content released monthly.

**Highlights:** Branching storylines, Character customization, Multiple story endings, Romantic relationships, New stories monthly, Diverse genres

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

**In-app purchases (22)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 7 T days | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 7 S days | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| 7 days | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Subscription for 30 days | $6.79 | per month |
| Subscription for 6 month | $38.49 | per 6 months |
| 1 year subscription | $67.90 | per year |
| Beginner's package (special offer) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Beginner's package | $0.99 | one-time |
| 50 donuts | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5 coffees | $5.99 | one-time |
| 100 stars | $6.49 | one-time |
| 500 donuts (hot off the press) | $8.99 | one-time |
| 500 donuts (for Insiders) | $8.99 | one-time |
| 15 coffee | $11.99 | one-time |
| 200 donuts | $13.99 | one-time |
| 1200 donuts (Fast Progress) | $14.99 | one-time |
| 30 coffees | $14.99 | one-time |
| 5 coffee + 2000 donuts | $17.99 | one-time |
| 1200 donuts | $22.99 | one-time |
| 500 donuts | $29.99 | one-time |
| 400 stars | $29.99 | one-time |
| 15 coffee + 2000 donuts | $74.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Interesting and creative stories
- 🎨 Diverse settings and historical themes
- 🎨 Engaging characters and storylines
- 💰 Decent system for earning in-game currency
- 🎉 Enjoyable events like the Donut Rush

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Very expensive choices/options
- 💰 Difficult to earn enough in-game currency
- 🐛 Technical issues like slow loading and crashes
- 🚫 Lack of diversity in character representation
- 🚫 Concerns about developer's behavior and treatment of competitors

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent loading times
- Progress/account issues after updates

**Requested features**

- Add more diverse character options
- Improve the in-game currency earning system
- Fix technical issues like slow loading and crashes
- Provide more transparency and better communication with players


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Симбионт 2 free?

Симбионт 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lagerta free?

Lagerta is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Симбионт 2 or Lagerta?

Симбионт 2 is rated higher. Симбионт 2 averages 4.9 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while Lagerta averages 4.5 from 269 ratings.

### Do Симбионт 2 or Lagerta have ads?

Lagerta shows ads; Симбионт 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Симбионт 2 or Lagerta?

Симбионт 2 ships an update every 4 months, and Lagerta fortnightly. Most recently, Симбионт 2 was updated on October 4, 2026 and Lagerta on October 9, 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.*