Fingle vs The Past Within
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
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.
- Co-op only gameplay
- Explore past and future
- Solve puzzles together
- Two distinct perspectives (2D/3D)
- Cross-platform play
- Replayable with new solutions
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Fingle | The Past Within |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (14 ratings) | 4.9 (7.4K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 88.2% of reviews | 88.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 7.4K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #3 — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 13.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 379 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Adriaan de Jongh | Rusty Lake |
Customer experience
Fingle
The Past Within
User reviews
Fingle
From 14 App Store ratingsWhat 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 ratingsWhat 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
Fingle
No in-app purchases
The Past Within
No in-app purchases









