# Broken Sword 1 vs Lost Echo

The clearest difference is update cadence: Lost Echo at fortnightly against Broken Sword 1's every 4 months. Broken Sword 1's advantage is chart position (#196 vs unranked) and ratings volume (367 vs 93). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Broken Sword 1 costs $4.99 and Lost Echo $4.49 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 — 4.7 for Broken Sword 1 against 4.6 for Lost Echo. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 367 and 93 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Broken Sword 1's written reviews are positive against 76% of Lost Echo's.

Broken Sword 1 ships an update every 4 months, Lost Echo fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Broken Sword 1 | Lost Echo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$4.49** |
| Rating | **[4.7 (367 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broken-sword-1-directors-cut/id350353259/reviews)** | [4.6 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-echo/id693045097/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **367** | 93 |
| Positive reviews | **81.0% of reviews** | 76.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#196** | — |
| Size | 390 MB | 444 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Revolution](https://appshunter.io/developer/331733641) | [KickBack](https://appshunter.io/developer/701558931) |

## What reviewers say

### Broken Sword 1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broken-sword-1-directors-cut/id350353259)

**Currently charting:** #196 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

Embark on a globe-spanning adventure as a journalist and an American explorer uncovering a dark conspiracy. Solve ancient mysteries, explore exotic locations, and experience an intricate new narrative with classic gameplay.

**Highlights:** Point-and-click adventure gameplay, Intricate new narrative thread, Globe-spanning adventure, Solve ancient mysteries, Explore exotic locations, Touch interface controls

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 👍 Great story and characters
- 💡 Nostalgia for original game
- 👍 Challenging puzzles
- 👍 Excellent voice acting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Difficulty interacting with objects
- 🔍 Unresponsive controls
- 🔍 Slow character movement
- 🔍 Lack of controller support

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on certain devices
- Inability to progress past specific puzzles
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add Broken Sword 3 and 4 to the app
- Improve save/load functionality
- Provide option to skip cutscenes
- Add subtitles for voice-over


### Lost Echo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lost-echo/id693045097)

Embark on a sci-fi mystery adventure to find a missing girlfriend. Explore 3D environments, solve puzzles, and interact with characters to uncover the truth behind her disappearance. This story-driven experience captures the spirit of classic adventure games.

**Highlights:** Story-driven sci-fi mystery, Point-and-click adventure gameplay, Explore fully 3D environments, Solve puzzles, Interact with characters, Uncover the truth

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent story and plot
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and visuals
- 🎶 Immersive soundtrack
- 👍 Engaging and thought-provoking gameplay
- 💡 Unique and innovative concept

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐢 Slow pacing and excessive dialogue
- 🤔 Confusing and unsatisfying ending
- 👨‍💻 Awkward character animations and interactions
- 🌐 Issues with translation and grammar

**Reported bugs**

- Game progress getting deleted after updates
- Inability to progress past certain points

**Requested features**

- More challenging puzzles
- Multiple endings or branching storylines
- Improved character development
- Sequel or expansion to continue the story


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Broken Sword 1 free?

Broken Sword 1 costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Lost Echo free?

Lost Echo costs $4.49, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Broken Sword 1 or Lost Echo?

Broken Sword 1 is rated higher. Broken Sword 1 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 367 ratings, while Lost Echo averages 4.6 from 93 ratings.

### Do Broken Sword 1 or Lost Echo have ads?

Neither Broken Sword 1 nor Lost Echo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Broken Sword 1 or Lost Echo?

Broken Sword 1 ships an update every 4 months, and Lost Echo fortnightly. Most recently, Broken Sword 1 was updated on October 27, 2026 and Lost Echo on October 26, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*