# The Quest vs Afterplace

The clearest difference is update cadence: Afterplace at monthly against The Quest's every 8 months. Afterplace also leads on ratings volume (631 vs 5) and chart position (#134 vs unranked). The Quest's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $6.99). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 631 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

The Quest ships an update every 8 months, Afterplace monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Quest | Afterplace |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $6.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-quest-celtic-doom/id1450853137/reviews)** | [4.9 (631 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afterplace/id1539778232/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **631** |
| Positive reviews | — | 94.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#134** |
| Size | 222 MB | 249 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 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-doom/id1450853137)

This is an expansion for a hand-drawn, open-world RPG featuring old-school grid-based movement and turn-based combat. Explore new areas and face Merlin in a magical Celtic world, or play it as a standalone adventure.

**Highlights:** Hand-drawn open world, Grid-based movement, Turn-based combat, New areas and adventures, Standalone play option, Magic-infused storyline

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Afterplace

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

**Currently charting:** #134 Top Paid · Role Playing (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 631 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 8 months, and Afterplace monthly. Most recently, The Quest was updated on October 22, 2026 and Afterplace on October 29, 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.*