# The Quest vs Afterplace

The clearest difference is update cadence: Afterplace at monthly against The Quest's every 11 months. Afterplace also leads on ratings volume (632 vs 5) and chart position (#69 vs unranked). The Quest's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $6.99) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

The Quest costs $2.99 and Afterplace $6.99 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 — 5.0 for The Quest against 4.9 for Afterplace. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Afterplace has 632 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of The Quest's written reviews are positive against 94% of Afterplace's.

The Quest ships an update every 11 months, Afterplace monthly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Quest | Afterplace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $6.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-quest-celtic-queen/id1377066223/reviews)** | [4.9 (632 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afterplace/id1539778232/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **632** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 94.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#69** |
| Size | 225 MB | 249 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Redshift](https://appshunter.io/developer/358947571) | [Evan Kice](https://appshunter.io/developer/1539778234) |

## What reviewers say

### The Quest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-quest-celtic-queen/id1377066223)

Explore a new open world with turn-based combat and grid-based movement. This expansion can be played standalone or integrated with the base game, offering a new quest to save the Queen from a usurper.

**Highlights:** Hand-drawn open world, Old school grid-based movement, Turn-based combat, Standalone or expansion play, New quest and areas, Level 45 recommendation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Afterplace

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afterplace/id1539778232)

**Currently charting:** #69 Top Paid · Role Playing, #133 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on an open-world adventure on your mobile device, exploring a vast landscape filled with hidden secrets, treasures, and quirky characters. Engage in combat, uncover mysteries, and forge your own path through a world without waypoints.

**Highlights:** Open world exploration, Hidden secrets and treasures, Combat with monsters, Interactive characters, No virtual buttons, Dynamic control adaptation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Charming characters and dialogue
- 🎨 Beautiful pixel art and visuals
- 🎶 Excellent soundtrack
- 💡 Unique story and world-building

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or performance issues
- 🔍 Lack of a map or quest log can lead to getting lost
- 🔍 Some plot points not fully explained
- 🔍 Limited weapon/item variety

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on certain devices
- Saves not loading properly

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support
- Ability to restart or replay the game
- More in-depth combat and progression systems


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Quest free?

The Quest costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Afterplace free?

Afterplace costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Quest or Afterplace?

The Quest is rated higher. The Quest averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Afterplace averages 4.9 from 632 ratings.

### Do The Quest or Afterplace have ads?

Neither The Quest nor Afterplace shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, The Quest or Afterplace?

The Quest ships an update every 11 months, and Afterplace monthly. Most recently, The Quest was updated on November 7, 2026 and Afterplace 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.*