Comparison

Riven (Legacy) for Mobile vs Sem

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

Head to head
About

Riven (Legacy) for Mobile

Experience the critically acclaimed puzzle adventure game on your mobile device. Explore a vast, detailed island, solve intricate puzzles, and uncover a compelling story. This version offers remastered visuals and sound for an immersive experience.

Highlights
  • Original Ages & gameplay
  • High quality images
  • Full music & sound effects
  • Full screen movies & animations
  • Auto-save & bookmark system
  • "Hot Spot" hints
  • Integrated Hint Guide
Features
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"Riven: The Sequel to Myst" for iOS - the massive island Age of Riven with all of its amazing detail, in the palm of your hand. Note: There is also an enhanced version of Riven made specifically for the iPad: Riven (Legacy) for iPadOS at https://apps.apple.com/us/app/riven-legacy-for-ipados/id536344854 "Brilliant - almost art" - 5 stars - by Dlb362 "The most fascinating experience. Pure genius" - 5 stars - by Rafemago "Just as good as I remembered" - 5 stars - by Diggler79 "I absolutely love this game!" - 5 stars - by Doctorwhoisawesome "Awesome!" - 5 stars - by Simoncat ---- Taking up where Myst left off, Riven set an amazing new standard for design, aesthetics, and immersion in gaming. Remember Atrus’ trap book, the Moiety intervention, the mag-lev ride, the Jungle village, Catherine’s prison, Gehn’s Age, the Wahrk throne? Now the entire Riven adventure can be experienced from wherever you are. This is the original Riven - with sights and sounds that have been remastered and meticulously re-assembled for a remarkable experience on your iPhone or iPod touch. Everything that you remember from the original Riven in an intimate way to play this classic game with a simple touch or swipe. Features: - All the original Ages & gameplay - High quality images - Full music & sound effects - Full screen movies & animations - Auto-save - "Bookmark" system to save & restore progress - Swipe to turn - Game Center achievement support - Zoom in anywhere for more detail - New! - “Hot Spot” hints - Integrated Hint Guide

About

Sem

Features
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SEM-ANTICS is a fast-paced card game where you race to match word cards to category cards. Spot a word that fits a fill-in-the-blank? A word that belongs to a list? Slam it down before someone else does. Each round, word cards are laid out on the table and category cards fill your hand. Find three words that match one category for a Forward set (5 pts), or one word that matches three categories for a harder Reverse set (7 pts). But be careful — a bad call costs you a point. PLAY YOUR WAY • Solo Practice — Hone your matching skills against the clock • Party Mode — One host screen, everyone plays on their phones. No app install required for guests. • Online Multiplayer — Ranked and unranked play with automatic or challenge-based validation • Daily Puzzles — Four puzzles a day at increasing difficulty. Track your streak. 213 words. 86 categories. Thousands of valid matches. No two games play the same. Free to start. Unlock additional card decks to mix up the challenge. A Zellman Lab game. Subscription Information Sem-Antics offers optional auto-renewing subscriptions: - Basic Monthly: $0.99 per month - Basic Annual: $9.99 per year - Plus Monthly: $1.49 per month - Plus Annual: $14.99 per year - Ultimate Monthly: $1.99 per month - Ultimate Annual: $19.99 per year Subscriptions unlock party mode, online extras, extended game history, and deck access according to the selected tier. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions in your App Store account settings. Privacy Policy: https://www.sem-antics.com/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Riven (Legacy) for Mobile4 screens
Sem4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Sem at Free against Riven (Legacy) for Mobile's $3.99. Riven (Legacy) for Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Sem is free to download; Riven (Legacy) for Mobile costs $3.99 up front. Sem sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Riven (Legacy) for Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Riven (Legacy) for Mobile versus Sem: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRiven (Legacy) for MobileSem
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.1 (138 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings138 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 13 months—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank#100 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB19 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCyan WorldsMatthew Zellman

Bugs and requests

Riven (Legacy) for Mobile

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Sound code not working to release Catherine
  • Glitches causing game to freeze or reset progress
  • Inconsistent behavior with certain puzzles and interactions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Retina/HD support for iPad and newer iPhones
  • Option to disable in-game hints and tooltips
  • Ability to transfer saved games between devices
  • Porting of other Myst series games (Exile, Revelation, etc.)

Sem

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Riven (Legacy) for Mobile

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Sem

Subscriptions6
  • Basic Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Plus Monthly$1.491 Month
  • Ultimate Monthly$1.991 Month
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  • Basic Annual$9.991 Year
  • Plus Annual$14.991 Year
  • Ultimate Annual$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • Royal Deck$0.99
  • Sky Deck$0.99
  • Brick Deck$0.99

Questions

Is Riven (Legacy) for Mobile free?
Riven (Legacy) for Mobile costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sem free?
Sem is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Riven (Legacy) for Mobile or Sem have ads?
Sem shows ads; Riven (Legacy) for Mobile does not.

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