Azkend vs P8Launcher
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Azkend
Embark on a mystical journey to lift a powerful curse by matching tiles and unleashing ancient talismans. This polished puzzle game offers hours of engaging gameplay with a captivating story and breathtaking visuals.
- Unique gameplay
- Perfect touch controls
- Captivating story
- Hours of puzzling
- Two game modes
- Eight powerful talismans
- Beautiful sceneries
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Enjoy the visions from the mystical world of Azkend in a puzzle game polished to perfection! - Don't forget to check out the astonishing sequel Azkend 2: The World Beneath! REVIEWS "This really is a retail or Xbox LIVE Arcade quality title in the palm of your hand and it deserves a spot in any iPhone/iPod Touch owner’s library." -GameForward score: 5/5 "We don’t use the words beautiful or console-quality lightly" -ilounge.com (top 100 games of 2009) "Azkend is a Puzzle Game Polished to Near Perfection" -AppCraver "The classic puzzle game bar has just been raised! Once you start playing you are hooked..." -Gamedroid.net "Azkend is a very well-designed game that will keep you coming back for more." -appChatter "Among the Top 100 games of 2009." -appadvice.com STORY The Relic your archeological team discovered in Far Asia proved to be more powerful than anyone knew. Now you must lift the Relic's curse by reaching the Temple of Time and returning the Relic to where it belongs. Earn up to eight talismans and unleash their powers to hasten your quest. Enjoy breathtaking sceneries on your fascinating journey. Immerse yourself in the rich and relaxing atmosphere. Indulge in hours of entertainment in two game modes. Step into the exciting world of Azkend! NO COMPROMISES QUALITY Perfect controls, enthralling graphics and addictive gameplay highlight the uncompromised quality in this hit game for iPhone and iPod touch. FEATURES - Enjoyable and unique game play - Perfect touch controls - Captivating story - Hours of puzzling - Two game modes - Eight powerful talismans - Beautiful hand drawn sceneries - Stunning visual effects INSTRUCTIONS - Match tiles to break them - Make matches by sliding your finger over three or more like tiles MORE INFO Website: http://www.azkend.net Trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-mRO-N0NN4
P8Launcher
Organize, customize, and play your PICO-8 game collection on iPhone. Features include customizable controls, library management, and local multiplayer. Play imported carts offline and connect with creators.
- Customizable touch controls and controller mappings
- Library organization with tags and artwork
- Local multiplayer via P8Link Play
- Offline cart playback
- Auto save and resume functionality
- Multiple display styles
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P8Launcher is a free companion app for organizing and playing your PICO-8 carts on iPhone. Built using p8rt_ios, a WebAssembly module provided by Zep (creator of PICO-8) for building iOS companion apps, P8Launcher offers a highly customizable way to manage, personalize, and play your collection while keeping original cart threads and creators easy to reach. Customize Your Experience • Move and resize touch controls anywhere on the screen • Create custom mappings for supported game controllers • Use touch control layouts and controller profiles globally or save unique settings for individual carts • Personalize your library and gameplay with custom artwork and backgrounds • Choose display styles including CRT, LCD, Pixel Grid, and more • Access your library faster with Home Screen widgets and app icon Quick Actions Organize Your Library • Apply genre tags, mark favorites, rename carts, and customize cover artwork • Search and sort your collection to quickly find what to play next • Track on-device play statistics and earn in-app achievements Save and Resume • Use Auto Save, Quick Save, or manual save states • Enable Auto Resume globally or for individual carts to pick up where you left off P8Link Play • Host or join nearby sessions with up to four players, each using their own iPhone • Uses Wi-Fi Aware for a secure, direct local connection • No router, internet connection, account, or server required • The host runs the cart and audio, while guests receive streamed gameplay video and play from their own device Import and Play • Visit the Lexaloffle BBS in your default browser and import carts into P8Launcher • Import carts manually through the Files app • Import multicart games from either the BBS or the Files app • Play imported carts offline • Use supported game controllers during gameplay and to navigate throughout much of the app • Open the original BBS thread for each cart to read updates, join discussions, and support its creator Backup and Restore • Back up your library and related app data to a ZIP file • Restore your library later or move it to another device Free and Private • 100% free, with no advertisements or subscriptions • No account, analytics, or tracking • P8Launcher does not upload your library or app data to the developer or any server • P8Link Play uses a direct, local connection and does not send session data to the developer or any server P8Launcher is an independent companion application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Lexaloffle Games. PICO-8 and the Lexaloffle BBS are products of Lexaloffle Games. App Store screenshot designs adapted from templates by AppLaunchpad, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Changes were made. Full attribution and the original source link can be found in the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: P8Launcher at Free against Azkend's $2.99. P8Launcher also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Azkend's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 4) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
P8Launcher is free to download; Azkend costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
P8Launcher holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 4 respectively.
| Parameter | Azkend | P8Launcher |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (16 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 85.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | 10tons Ltd | Eric Arnold |
Customer experience
Azkend
P8Launcher
Bugs and requests
Azkend
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Inconsistent save/load functionality
- Unresponsive controls in high-speed gameplay
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to replay completed levels
- Implement multiple user profiles
- Introduce more levels and challenges
- Improve talisman/power-up descriptions
- Add more game modes beyond the main story
P8Launcher
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Azkend
No in-app purchases
P8Launcher
No in-app purchases









