Comparison

Fingle vs The Past Within

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

Head to head
About

Fingle

Engage in a unique two-player puzzle game that encourages physical closeness through intertwined fingers. Navigate levels by dragging buttons to targets, creating intimate moments and shared laughter. Perfect for breaking the ice or sparking romance.

Highlights
  • Two-player puzzle gameplay
  • Intimate touch mechanics
  • Over 130 levels
  • 70's inspired visuals and music
  • Icebreaker and romantic game
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Explore the intimate touch of each others fingers with Fingle's two-player puzzles. Break the ice or engage friends to get awkwardly close. Two players drag up to five buttons of one color onto their matching targets; their movement makes it impossible to avoid contact, creating intimate moments with intertwined hands. SWEAT IT - More than 130+ levels in total, designed to bend both your fingers and brain. GROOVE IT - Music and visuals straight from the 70's to get you in the mood. FEEL IT - The perfect game for breaking the ice, bringing friends closely together, having moments of roaring laughter or kick-starting a romantic evening. USE IT - Use the full potential of the iPad and play with ten fingers! Note: To use more than 2 fingers in all your Apps, turn off Multitasking Gestures in your General Settings.

About

The Past Within

Embark on a cooperative point-and-click adventure where players explore different time periods and dimensions. Work with a friend, communicating what you see to solve intricate puzzles and uncover mysteries. This unique experience requires both players to own the game and communicate externally.

Highlights
  • Co-op only gameplay
  • Explore past and future
  • Solve puzzles together
  • Two distinct perspectives (2D/3D)
  • Cross-platform play
  • Replayable with new solutions
Features
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Note: The Past Within is a co-op only game. Both players need to own a copy of the game on their own device (mobile, tablet or computer), as well as a way to communicate with each other. Play together with a friend or find a partner on our official Discord server! The past and future cannot be explored alone! Team up with a friend and piece together the mysteries surrounding Albert Vanderboom. Communicate what you see around you to help one another solve various puzzles and explore the worlds from different perspectives! The Past Within is the first co-op only point-and-click adventure set in the mysterious world of Rusty Lake. Features: ▪ A co-op experience Play together with a friend, one in The Past, the other in The Future. Work together to solve the puzzles and help Rose set her father’s plan in motion! ▪ Two worlds - Two perspectives Both players will experience their environments in two different dimensions: 2D as well as in 3D - a first-time experience in the Rusty Lake universe! ▪ Cross-platform As long as you can communicate with each other, you and your partner of choice can each play The Past Within on your preferred platform: Mac, PC and Nintendo Switch! ▪ Playtime & Replayability The game contains 2 chapters and has an average play-time of 2 hours. For the full experience, we recommend replaying the game from the other perspective. Plus you can use our replayability feature for a fresh start with new solutions to all puzzles.

Screenshots

The Past Within4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Past Within at every 2 weeks against Fingle's every 3 months. The Past Within also leads on ratings volume (7.4K vs 14) and rating (4.9 vs 4.6). Fingle's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On review sentiment, ads, in-app purchases 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

Fingle costs $1.99 and The Past Within $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Past Within holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Past Within has 7.4K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 88% and 89% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fingle ships an update every 3 months, The Past Within every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Fingle versus The Past Within: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFingleThe Past Within
Price$1.99 — better$2.99
Rating4.6 (14 ratings)4.9 (7.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.2% of reviews88.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings147.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#3 — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.1
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB379 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperAdriaan de JonghRusty Lake

Customer experience

Fingle

All ratings14 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews152 reviews
Positive88.2%
Neutral3.3%
Negative8.6%

The Past Within

All ratings7,180 ratings
Positive97.0%
Neutral1.2%
Negative1.7%
Written reviews531 reviews
Positive88.5%
Neutral6.2%
Negative5.3%

User reviews

Fingle

From 14 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Awesome game
  • 👍 Fun and challenging
  • 👍 Great for couples/friends
  • 👍 Innovative concept
  • 👍 Smooth and responsive

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🐛 Compatibility issues on certain devices
  • 🔋 Drains battery quickly
  • 🤔 Some moves feel too suggestive

The Past Within

From 7.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun co-op experience
  • 🤝 Excellent for bonding with friends/family
  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics and art style
  • 🕹️ Clever and challenging puzzles
  • 🔗 Ties in well with Rusty Lake universe

Room to improve

  • 🕰️ Game is too short
  • 💬 Requires communication with another player
  • 🐛 Some technical issues like no sound or crashes
  • 🤔 Puzzles can be one-sided for one player

Bugs and requests

Fingle

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes on startup
  • Gestures not working properly
  • Levels become unplayable

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and content
  • Online/multiplayer mode
  • Level editor or creator
  • Customization options

The Past Within

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • No sound in the game
  • Crashes after Chapter 1 title screen
  • Downloading issues on some devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More chapters/levels
  • Single-player mode option
  • Ability to switch roles/perspectives
  • Online/remote co-op functionality

In-app purchases

None

Fingle

No in-app purchases

None

The Past Within

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fingle free?
Fingle costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Past Within free?
The Past Within costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Fingle or The Past Within?
The Past Within is rated higher. Fingle averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while The Past Within averages 4.9 from 7.4K ratings.
Do Fingle or The Past Within have ads?
Neither Fingle nor The Past Within shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fingle or The Past Within?
Fingle ships an update every 3 months, and The Past Within every 2 weeks. Most recently, Fingle was updated on October 18, 2026 and The Past Within on October 22, 2026.

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