# The Wanderer vs Lapse 2

The clearest difference is price: The Wanderer at Free against Lapse 2's $0.99. The Wanderer also leads on ratings volume (44K vs 75). Lapse 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 17) and ads (none vs shown). On device support there is nothing between them.

The Wanderer is free to download; Lapse 2 costs $0.99 up front. The Wanderer sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Lapse 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lapse 2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Wanderer has 44K ratings behind it against 75, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of The Wanderer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lapse 2's.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Wanderer | Lapse 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (44K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-wanderer-post-nuclear-rpg/id1365548683/reviews) | **[5.0 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lapse-2-before-zero/id1524444955/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **44K** | 75 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 235 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Jamie Parish](https://appshunter.io/developer/836670881) | [Stefano Cornago](https://appshunter.io/developer/1509252674) |

## What reviewers say

### The Wanderer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-wanderer-post-nuclear-rpg/id1365548683)

Explore a post-apocalyptic wasteland, scavenge for supplies, and battle enemies in this Fallout-inspired RPG. Customize your character, upgrade stats, and find a companion to survive the harsh environment. Features include randomized maps, various locations to explore, and selectable difficulty levels for high replayability.

**Highlights:** Post-apocalyptic RPG survival, Character customization, Upgradeable stats and items, Randomized map and locations, Companion system, Difficulty selection, Camper van traversal

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

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Access Content | $4.99 | per month |
| 1000 Bottle Caps | $1.99 | one-time |
| WEAPON CRATE | $2.99 | one-time |
| UNLOCK VAN | $2.99 | one-time |
| 1 Token | $2.99 | one-time |
| 6 Survivor Tokens | $4.99 | one-time |
| STARTER PACK | $4.99 | one-time |
| Material Scavenger | $5.49 | one-time |
| 5 Tokens | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Bottle Caps | $5.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ad Banners/Billboards | $5.99 | one-time |
| Maximum Bag Upgrade | $6.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Bottle Caps | $7.99 | one-time |
| A Wanderers Crate | $7.99 | one-time |
| Van Warranty | $9.99 | one-time |
| Van Warranty | $11.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Wanderer Crate | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun way to kill some time
- 👍 Very fun game
- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 👍 Interesting style
- 👍 Relaxing and low key

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable
- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly
- 💰 Excessive ads and monetization

**Reported bugs**

- Inventory and storage issues
- Disappearing vehicle parts
- Incorrect or missing information display
- Inconsistent difficulty scaling
- Progression-blocking bugs

**Requested features**

- More maps and locations to explore
- Ability to move camp and settle in new areas
- More enemy and faction variety
- Craftable weapons and gear
- Cooking and food preparation options


### Lapse 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lapse-2-before-zero/id1524444955)

Embark on a journey to ancient Egypt in this prequel to a popular narrative game. Your choices in 1750 BC will determine the fate of the world, revealing mysteries from the past and challenging your leadership.

**Highlights:** Prequel story, Ancient Egypt setting, Narrative choices, World-saving decisions, Mystery solving

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Wanderer free?

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

### Is Lapse 2 free?

Lapse 2 costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Wanderer or Lapse 2?

Lapse 2 is rated higher. The Wanderer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 44K ratings, while Lapse 2 averages 5.0 from 75 ratings.

### Do The Wanderer or Lapse 2 have ads?

The Wanderer shows ads; Lapse 2 does not.

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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.*