Comparison

Ada's Study vs Lorkym

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

Head to head
About

Ada's Study

Explore Ada Lovelace's study to uncover a hidden mystery. Solve intricate mechanical puzzles and interact with objects using intuitive touch controls in a beautifully crafted 3D environment. Unravel secrets of epic proportions in this engaging puzzle adventure.

Highlights
  • Investigate Ada Lovelace's disappearance
  • Solve intricate mechanical puzzles
  • Intuitive touch interactions
  • Beautifully crafted 3D visuals
  • Uncover a secret narrative
Features
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Investigate the disappearance of Ada Lovelace and uncover a secret of epic proportions. A short, high quality game packed with intricate mechanical puzzles and a fascinating mystery, developed by Sherlocked. Dust swirls through her study. Clearly, nobody has been in here for years. The room is filled with desks, cupboards, books, and notes on top of notes. This is the last workplace of Ada Lovelace, the brilliant pioneer of programming, and she has been hiding something. Work your way through every challenge she has left, but beware, you’re not the only person doing the investigating… If you’re a fan of games like “The Room” and “The House of Da Vinci” chances are high you’ll enjoy Ada’s Study. INVESTIGATE ADA LOVELACE Uncover a mystery around the historical figure of Ada Lovelace, the genius mathematician and computer programming pioneer. INTRICATE PUZZLES Solve challenging mechanical puzzles that connect to a larger narrative. INTUITIVE TOUCH INTERACTIONS Interact with objects in a tactile way using natural touch controls. BEAUTIFULLY CRAFTED 3D VISUALS Explore a carefully crafted world set in Victorian London with visuals that push the boundary of mobile graphics.

About

Lorkym

Features
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A mysterious force has awakened… In Lorkym: The Awakening, you play as a traveler whose fate is forever changed when an inexplicable event devastates a secluded house. Before long, the ruins reveal a far older secret: a forgotten mechanism, linked to the Companion Builders, has reactivated… and its malfunction now threatens the balance of the world. Explore enchanting locations, solve clever puzzles, and revive lost crafts. Every object can be transformed, combined, and shaped — from the simplest tool to the most astonishing creations. Observe, think, assemble… and uncover the mysteries of a land where craftsmanship shapes destiny. 1) A handcrafted adventure & puzzle game Explore rich environments: a ruined house, forest, pond, deep cave, forgotten crypt… Manipulate objects, uncover secrets, and unlock ancient mechanisms. Meet characters, listen to their stories, and help them rebuild their world. 2) A unique crafting system Transform what you discover: wood carving, stone shaping, pottery and molds, forging, metalwork, fire, light alchemy, tool creation, mechanical parts… Every combination pushes both the puzzles and the story forward. 3) Puzzles inspired by companion-building traditions Symbols, ancient tools, engraved signs, artisan secrets… You must understand the techniques once used by master builders to restore a sacred mechanism and calm the forces that are awakening. 4) Your mission: stop the awakening What has stirred in the depths should never have been disturbed. Only you can uncover its origin… and prevent the coming catastrophe.

Screenshots

Ada's Study4 screens
Lorkym4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Lorkym at Free against Ada's Study's $0.99. Ada's Study's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

Lorkym is free to download; Ada's Study costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Ada's Study ships an update every 2 weeks, Lorkym weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Ada's Study versus Lorkym: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAda's StudyLorkym
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating3.6 (35 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews52.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size281 MB77 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperSherlockedIntermédia Conseil

Bugs and requests

Ada's Study

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Gold nub missing from mapping desk
  • Scales string and key string not working
  • Bugs requiring restarts
  • Bookshelf puzzle unplayable
  • Puzzles not working/broken
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  • Weight puzzle broken

Requested features

4 requests
  • More content/longer game
  • Sequels or more chapters
  • More impactful choices
  • Full-fledged multi-room game

Lorkym

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Ada's Study

No in-app purchases

None

Lorkym

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ada's Study free?
Ada's Study costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lorkym free?
Lorkym is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Ada's Study or Lorkym have ads?
Lorkym shows ads; Ada's Study does not.
Which is updated more often, Ada's Study or Lorkym?
Ada's Study ships an update every 2 weeks, and Lorkym weekly. Most recently, Ada's Study was updated on October 7, 2026 and Lorkym on October 1, 2026.

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