# Florence vs The Wreck

The clearest difference is price: The Wreck at Free against Florence's $2.99. The Wreck also leads on update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). Florence's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (8.8K vs 173). On review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

The Wreck is free to download; Florence costs $2.99 up front. The Wreck sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Florence asks for nothing beyond the download.

Florence holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Florence has 8.8K ratings behind it against 173, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Florence's written reviews are positive against 72% of The Wreck's.

Florence ships an update every 2 months, The Wreck every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Florence | The Wreck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (8.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/florence/id1297430468/reviews)** | [4.4 (173 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-wreck/id6450220805/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8.8K** | 173 |
| Positive reviews | **78.0% of reviews** | 72.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#35** | — |
| Size | 1.2 GB | 505 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Annapurna Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1242610251) | [The Pixel Hunt](https://appshunter.io/developer/1219305018) |

## What reviewers say

### Florence

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/florence/id1297430468)

**Currently charting:** #35 Top Paid · Family, #116 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Experience a touching interactive story about a young woman's first love. Navigate the highs and lows of a relationship through engaging mini-games inspired by graphic novels. Discover personal growth and the complexities of connection.

**Highlights:** Interactive storybook, Mini-game vignettes, Relationship progression, Character development, Graphic novel inspiration

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 Genuinely a masterpiece
- 💎 Character Development
- 💎 A brief but great game
- 💎 Light escape from reality
- 💎 Beautiful!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Not worth it imo
- 🤔 Short and only somewhat Interactive
- 🤔 Beautiful, but underwhelming
- 🤔 Meh.
- 🤔 Disappointing

**Reported bugs**

- Incompatible with older devices
- Login screen freezes

**Requested features**

- More chapters or a whole new story
- Multiple endings
- Longer gameplay


### The Wreck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-wreck/id6450220805)

Experience a 3D visual novel where you guide a struggling screenwriter through a pivotal day. Relive her memories, alter her present choices, and help her find hope for the future. Your decisions shape her story and potential redemption.

**Highlights:** 3D visual novel gameplay, Relive past memories, Alter present choices, Explore 10 memories, Nuanced dialogue options, Elegant art style, Fully English dubbed

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Absolutely love it
- 👍 Beautiful and well-thought-out
- 🎨 Incredible visuals and art style
- 🎬 Captivating and immersive story
- 🎤 Excellent voice acting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 💰 Paywall for full game access
- 🔇 Problematic voice acting or audio issues
- 📚 Lack of non-English language support
- 🤯 Disturbing or uncomfortable content

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes at certain points
- Progress not saving properly
- Inability to exit or navigate the game

**Requested features**

- Family sharing for full game access
- More language localization options
- Improved tutorial or onboarding experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Florence free?

Florence costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is The Wreck free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Florence or The Wreck?

Florence is rated higher. Florence averages 4.6 out of 5 from 8.8K ratings, while The Wreck averages 4.4 from 173 ratings.

### Do Florence or The Wreck have ads?

Neither Florence nor The Wreck shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Florence or The Wreck?

Florence ships an update every 2 months, and The Wreck every 4 weeks. Most recently, Florence was updated on September 27, 2026 and The Wreck on September 21, 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.*