# Journey vs Crookhaven

The clearest difference is monetization model: Crookhaven at free against Journey's paid. Crookhaven also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (71% vs 58%). Journey's advantage is ratings volume (771 vs 170) and chart position (#26 vs #103). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Journey costs $4.99 and Crookhaven $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 — 4.2 for Journey against 4.3 for Crookhaven. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 771 and 170 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Journey's written reviews are positive against 71% of Crookhaven's.

Journey ships an update every 2 months, Crookhaven daily. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Journey | Crookhaven |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (771 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journey/id1445593893/reviews) | **[4.3 (170 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crookhaven/id6473502953/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **771** | 170 |
| Positive reviews | 57.6% of reviews | **71.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | #103 |
| Size | 1.1 GB | 358 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Annapurna Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1242610251) | [Fire Maple Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1446763739) |

## What reviewers say

### Journey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journey/id1445593893)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Paid · Family, #82 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Embark on a solo or cooperative adventure through a vast, ancient world. Soar over ruins and glide across sands to uncover its mysteries. Experience breathtaking visuals and a Grammy-nominated musical score.

**Highlights:** Explore ancient world, Soar above ruins, Glide across sands, Discover secrets, Cooperative multiplayer, Stunning visuals, Grammy-nominated score

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Breathtaking visuals and graphics
- 🎶 Immersive and beautiful soundtrack
- 🧭 Captivating and emotional story
- 🤝 Unique multiplayer experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
- 🕹️ Frustrating touch controls
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🕰️ Short gameplay duration

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch
- Glitches and freezes during gameplay
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Multiplayer connectivity problems

**Requested features**

- Add controller support
- Improve camera controls
- Increase replayability and content
- Fix connectivity and multiplayer issues


### Crookhaven

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crookhaven/id6473502953)

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Paid · Family (US App Store)

Embark on a captivating treasure hunt in a charming seaside town. Decipher cryptic clues and uncover the secrets of a lost pirate fortune buried beneath the town's rich history. Prepare for a thrilling adventure filled with intriguing characters.

**Highlights:** Treasure hunt adventure, Decipher cryptic clues, Uncover lost pirate fortune, Explore a seaside town, Engage with intriguing characters

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Beautiful artwork and graphics
- 🤔 Engaging puzzles and mysteries
- 🕹️ Fun and immersive gameplay
- 🕰️ Lengthy and satisfying experience
- 🎮 Charming and nostalgic Fire Maple style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🗺️ Overly large and confusing map
- 🔁 Repetitive fetch quests and back-and-forth
- 🤖 Obvious use of AI-generated art
- 🔋 Overheating issues on some devices
- 💰 Expensive for an older-style point-and-click game

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen issues on launch
- Inventory item display glitches

**Requested features**

- Ability to teleport between locations
- More intuitive map with location markers
- Clearer objectives and less backtracking
- Option to disable AI-generated art
- Improved performance optimization


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Journey free?

Journey costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Crookhaven free?

Crookhaven costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Journey or Crookhaven?

Crookhaven is rated higher. Journey averages 4.2 out of 5 from 771 ratings, while Crookhaven averages 4.3 from 170 ratings.

### Do Journey or Crookhaven have ads?

Neither Journey nor Crookhaven shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Journey or Crookhaven?

Journey ships an update every 2 months, and Crookhaven daily. Most recently, Journey was updated on October 29, 2026 and Crookhaven on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Journey or Crookhaven?

Journey currently peaks at #26 in the App Store charts, and Crookhaven at #103. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*