Comparison

Another World vs Broken Sword

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

Head to head
About

Another World

Embark on a cinematic adventure game where you must survive a hostile alien planet. Utilize logic and skill to overcome deadly obstacles, alien monsters, and earthquakes. This 20th-anniversary edition offers remastered graphics, sound, and intuitive touch controls.

Highlights
  • Cinematic storytelling
  • Switch between Original/HD graphics
  • Intuitive touch controls
  • Multiple difficulty modes
  • Remastered sounds and FX
  • Game Center achievements
Features
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Note: The game is not full screen on iPhone 5 Also known as Out Of This World™ and released across more than a dozen platforms since its 1991 debut, Another World™ has attained cult status among critics and sophisticated gamers alike for its cinematic effects in the graphics, sound and cut scenes. - AN IMMERSIVE ADVENTURE WITH UNIQUE STORYTELLING Another World™ bridges the gap between Cinema and Action Adventure games with a completely new style of fluid, cinematic, storytelling. Hurtled through space and time by a nuclear experiment gone wrong, you'll need to dodge, outwit, and overcome the host of alien monsters and deadly earthquakes that plague the alien landscape you now call home. Only a perfect blend of logic and skill will get you past the deadly obstacles that lie in wait. - 20TH ANNIVERSARY EDITION ESPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR IPHONE & IPAD • Switch between Original/HD graphics by using 2 fingers at any time • New intuitive touch controls or classic D-pad • 3 difficulty modes, Normal (easier than original game), Difficult (Equal to original game) and Very Hard (more difficult than original game) • 100% remastered Sounds and FX • Game Center with 13 achievements • 5 languages support (English, French, Italian, German, Spanish) - CURIOUS? More info on: anotherworld.fr facebook.com/another.world.official facebook.com/dotemu twitter.com/dotemu youtube.com/dotemu

About

Broken Sword

Embark on a globe-spanning adventure as George Stobbart and Nico Collard, unraveling ancient mysteries and thwarting a dark conspiracy. Explore re-imagined locations, solve ingenious puzzles, and experience a remastered classic with full voice acting and stunning visuals.

Highlights
  • Story-driven puzzles
  • Re-imagined locations
  • Fully voice-acted
  • Unlockable achievements
  • Full HD remaster
  • Works offline
  • One-time purchase
Features
Currently charting
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Leap into a thrilling adventure with Broken Sword – Shadow of the Templars: Reforged! The million-selling, multi-award-winning classic that defined a genre is back—beautifully enhanced and fully remastered for mobile. Step into the shoes of intrepid American George Stobbart, as he and fearless journalist Nico Collard are swept into a mysterious journey of intrigue and jeopardy. From the cafés of Paris to long-forgotten temples in Syria, from shadowy alleys in Spain to underground crypts in Ireland, guide George on a globe-spanning adventure, exploring exotic locations, solving ancient mysteries, and thwarting a dark conspiracy to reveal the secret truths of the Knights Templar. FEATURES - Solve ingenious story-driven puzzles - Explore beautifully re-imagined locations across Europe and the Middle East - Fully voice-acted with unforgettable characters and dialogue - Unlock achievements that reward both progress and creativity as you play - Remastered in stunning Full HD with enhanced audio - Original soundtrack by acclaimed composer Barrington Pheloung - Works completely offline - One-time purchase - No ads, no in-app purchases - iCloud save support Whether it’s your first time or a return to an old favorite, this is the ultimate way to experience one of gaming’s greatest adventures. Based on the original game from 1996—never before on the App Store! Differences from the 2010 Director’s Cut: - Paris in the Fall – return of the classic intro - Play George Stobbart – exclusively from his perspective - Full HD – repainted backgrounds & sprites - Toggle feature – switch back to original 1996 graphics - Play your way – touch, controller, and mouse support - Consequences – careful out there, George!

Screenshots

Another World4 screens
Broken Sword4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Broken Sword at daily against Another World's every 9 months. Broken Sword also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.2) and chart position (#179 vs unranked). Another World's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $8.99) and ratings volume (338 vs 77). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Another World costs $3.99 and Broken Sword $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Broken Sword holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 338 and 77 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Another World's written reviews are positive against 78% of Broken Sword's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Another World ships an update every 9 months, Broken Sword daily. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Another World versus Broken Sword: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnother WorldBroken Sword
Price$3.99 — better$8.99
Rating4.2 (338 ratings)4.6 (77 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.8% of reviews77.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings338 — better77
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#179 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size215 MB1.4 GB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperDotEmuRevolution

Customer experience

Another World

All ratings338 ratings
Positive79.0%
Neutral5.6%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews726 reviews
Positive73.8%
Neutral7.6%
Negative18.6%

Broken Sword

All ratings73 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral2.7%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive77.6%
Neutral6.6%
Negative15.8%

User reviews

Another World

From 338 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent port of a classic game
  • 👍 Intuitive touch controls
  • 🎨 Ability to switch between HD and retro graphics
  • 💡 Nostalgic for fans of the original

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes
  • 🔋 Sound issues on some devices
  • 🕹️ Controls can be frustrating at times

Broken Sword

From 77 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent graphics and voice acting
  • 👍 Faithful adaptation of the classic game
  • 👍 Compelling story and characters
  • 👍 Smooth gameplay experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Character freezing/movement issues
  • 🐛 Inconsistent autosave function

Bugs and requests

Another World

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Pistol not working in certain areas
  • Hole not appearing in the palace level

Requested features

3 requests
  • Support for external controllers
  • More frequent save points
  • Additional levels or a sequel

Broken Sword

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Character freezing and inability to move
  • Crashes after short gameplay sessions

Requested features

2 requests
  • Manual save option
  • Cloud save functionality

In-app purchases

None

Another World

No in-app purchases

None

Broken Sword

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Another World free?
Another World costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Broken Sword free?
Broken Sword costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Another World or Broken Sword?
Broken Sword is rated higher. Another World averages 4.2 out of 5 from 338 ratings, while Broken Sword averages 4.6 from 77 ratings.
Do Another World or Broken Sword have ads?
Neither Another World nor Broken Sword shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Another World or Broken Sword?
Another World ships an update every 9 months, and Broken Sword daily. Most recently, Another World was updated on November 1, 2026 and Broken Sword on October 30, 2026.

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