Comparison

Wenjia vs Afterplace

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Wenjia

Embark on a 2D platforming adventure where you can freely switch between two distinct realms. Solve puzzles by utilizing the unique mechanisms of both the material and energy worlds to overcome challenges and rescue spirits.

Highlights
  • 2D platforming gameplay
  • Puzzle-solving elements
  • Travel between two realms
  • Utilize realm-specific mechanisms
  • Hand-drawn graphics
  • Immersive sound design
Features
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Send this game as a love letter to you ——Making this game for the memories you gave me. Thank god who brought me an angel like you at that time. 《Wenjia》is our first standalone game, hope you like this game~~:) we will also try to improve it constantly,if you encounter difficulties or bugs in the game, welcome to contact us~~ facebook:DilemmaStudio Email:info@dilemma-studio.com prize: *2018 FGF CHINA:Golden Handle *2018indieplay:Best Game(candidate) *2018indieplay:Best Music(candidate) *2018indieplay: Best Art(candidate) *Tencent Game Awards:Best Game *2017 GDC IGF Xbox Exclusive Game 《Wenjia》 is a 2D platform game with puzzle-solving elements. Players can freely travel between two realms (the material world and the energy world), each of them with different challenges and obstacles. Players must utilize both realms’mechanisms to reach their final goal. 【The world of WENJIA is one that shifts between the realms of Matter and Energy】 The realms of Matter and Energy mirror each other in perfect duality. However, certain entities in the Energy Realm have evolved into matter-less sentient beings. The game’s kitten protagonist (a cat-shaped energy entity) and spirits are all examples of such beings. Pure energy entities can travel freely between the two realms. 【The story of WENJIA thus unfolds】 A forest’s longstanding tranquility is shattered by a sudden earthquake. As lava bursts forth from the ground, the mountain’s spirits find themselves surrounded by fiery death. By controlling a kitten, the player must overcome numerous obstacles in the wild to reach the burning heart of the mountain and rescue the spirits before it’s too late. 【Cross-Realm Travels】 WENJIA is a 2D platform game with puzzle-solving elements. Players can freely travel between two realms, each of them with different challenges and obstacles. Players must utilize both realms’ mechanisms to reach their final goal. 【Soothing In-game Environment】 WENJIA’s exquisite hand-drawn graphics bring out both the vivid colorfulness of the Matter Realm and the fantastical strangeness of the Energy Realm. The sharp contrast between the two realms offers the players a unique visual feast. Working with game audio talents from Russia, WENJIA’s sound team has created an immersive fantasy environment that features deep woods, eerie ruins, and raging volcanos.

About

Afterplace

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
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An open world adventure game filled with silly characters and terrible secrets. Afterplace is an adventurous indie game for mobile devices. It's a huge open world, full of hidden secrets, treasures, and creatures. You'll run around the woods, fight monsters, and talk to ostensibly shady characters! All from your pocket! Be warned though - you never know what the forest might be hiding, and not all trails are paved. Labyrinths and dungeons are tucked away in the most concealed nooks. There are no waypoints in Afterplace. You'll have to forge your own path. Afterplace has been designed from the ground up to be a fast, fluid, beautiful experience for mobile. There are no virtual buttons. You can move and attack by touching anywhere. You can tap objects directly to interact or attack, use two thumbs like a traditional controller, or control the game with a physical gamepad. The game will adapt dynamically to your play style. Pick up and set down the game at your own pace, it will always save your progress. Afterplace is made to feel like a full-fledged indie adventure game that fits in your pocket. About the Author: Afterplace is made by one person, Evan Kice. A former software engineer from Austin TX, Evan quit his job (to the dismay of his friends and family) and has been working full time on Afterplace since early 2019. The initial game released in December of 2022, but Evan plans on continuing to support and polish the game when he can!

Screenshots

Wenjia4 screens
Afterplace4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Wenjia at $1.99 against Afterplace's $6.99. Wenjia also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). Afterplace's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.7) and chart position (#32 vs unranked). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Wenjia costs $1.99 and Afterplace $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Afterplace holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 245 and 632 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Wenjia's written reviews are positive against 94% of Afterplace's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wenjia ships an update every 2 weeks, Afterplace monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Wenjia versus Afterplace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWenjiaAfterplace
Price$1.99 — better$6.99
Rating4.7 (245 ratings)4.9 (632 ratings) — better
Positive reviews82.6% of reviews94.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings245632 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#32 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.4 GB249 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperVeewo GamesEvan Kice

Customer experience

Wenjia

All ratings242 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative4.1%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive82.6%
Neutral5.8%
Negative11.6%

Afterplace

All ratings627 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral1.8%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews254 reviews
Positive94.1%
Neutral2.4%
Negative3.5%

User reviews

Wenjia

From 245 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Stunning graphics and aesthetics
  • 🎶 Beautiful and calming music
  • 💡 Innovative gameplay mechanics (world switching)
  • 👍 Intuitive and responsive controls (for some)
  • 💖 Charming cat character

Room to improve

  • 😥 High difficulty and challenging levels
  • ⏳ Short game length/story
  • 🐛 Controls can be laggy or unresponsive (especially on mobile)
  • 🤔 Unclear tutorial/instructions
  • 💔 Frustrating deaths and checkpoint issues

Afterplace

From 632 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Bugs and requests

Wenjia

Reported bugs

9 issues
  • Waterfall glitch on main screen (black square)
  • Lag/stuttering when switching worlds on tablets
  • Issues with world switching not registering
  • Third level bug on mobile preventing progression (teleport jump)
  • Controls lag with touchscreens
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  • Double jump sometimes fails, especially at teleport points
  • Music not working sometimes
  • Inaccurate death判定 in some areas
  • Interface not compatible with iPad Pro screen

Requested features

10 requests
  • Longer story or more chapters
  • A second game or sequel
  • Ability to kill enemies
  • Hint system or demonstration for difficult puzzles
  • More game modes (e.g., story mode with less death)
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  • Add more secrets or puzzles
  • Improve tutorial clarity
  • Add iPad version
  • Make music available on music platforms
  • More forgiving difficulty options

Afterplace

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashes on certain devices
  • Saves not loading properly

Requested features

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

In-app purchases

None

Wenjia

No in-app purchases

None

Afterplace

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Wenjia free?
Wenjia costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Afterplace free?
Afterplace costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Wenjia or Afterplace?
Afterplace is rated higher. Wenjia averages 4.7 out of 5 from 245 ratings, while Afterplace averages 4.9 from 632 ratings.
Do Wenjia or Afterplace have ads?
Neither Wenjia nor Afterplace shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wenjia or Afterplace?
Wenjia ships an update every 2 weeks, and Afterplace monthly. Most recently, Wenjia was updated on November 11, 2026 and Afterplace on November 7, 2026.

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