# realMyst vs Remember

The clearest difference is rating: Remember at 4.6 against realMyst's 3.7. Remember also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 47%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months). realMyst's advantage is chart position (#188 vs unranked) and ratings volume (370 vs 108). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

realMyst costs $6.99 and Remember $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Remember holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 370 and 108 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of realMyst's written reviews are positive against 79% of Remember's.

realMyst ships an update every 11 months, Remember every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | realMyst | Remember |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $6.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [3.7 (370 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realmyst/id524988885/reviews) | **[4.6 (108 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remember-room-escape/id1481725772/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **370** | 108 |
| Positive reviews | 47.4% of reviews | **78.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 11 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#188** | — |
| Size | 1.0 GB | 219 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Cyan Worlds](https://appshunter.io/developer/311941994) | [David White](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481725771) |

## What reviewers say

### realMyst

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realmyst/id524988885)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

Experience the classic puzzle adventure in a fully realized 3D world on your iOS device. Explore Myst Island, interact with its environments, and uncover its secrets with intuitive touch controls. Save your progress and get hints when you need them.

**Highlights:** Real-time 3D exploration, All original Myst Ages plus bonus Rime Age, Dynamic environments, Haunting music score and 3D sounds, Simple and advanced navigation options, Interaction Guides, Bookmark and auto-save progress

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth gameplay
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics
- 🕹️ Intuitive controls
- 💎 Nostalgic experience
- 🕰️ Immersive atmosphere

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🕰️ Slow loading times
- 🔍 Lack of hints/guidance
- 🌑 Overly dark environments
- 🤖 Unintuitive navigation

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes in certain areas
- Stairs and doors not functioning properly
- Sound issues in specific ages
- Inability to progress past certain puzzles
- Saved game data not loading correctly

**Requested features**

- Add controller support
- Improve performance on older devices
- Provide more in-game hints and tips
- Introduce a day/night cycle
- Optimize UI for mobile devices


### Remember

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/remember-room-escape/id1481725772)

Awaken in a disturbing morgue with no memory and solve intricate puzzles to uncover your identity. Explore eerie 3D environments and piece together clues in this atmospheric horror escape game for adults.

**Highlights:** Horror room escape adventure, 100+ challenging puzzles, Intriguing story, Eerily beautiful 3D environments, Expertly crafted sound and music, Built-in hint system

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Great atmosphere and graphics
- 📖 Engaging and intriguing storyline
- 💡 Imaginative and challenging puzzles
- 👍 Helpful hint system
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📱 Unoptimized iPhone controls
- 🧩 Frustrating block puzzles
- 🖱️ Awkward bomb puzzle controls
- 🤔 Puzzles requiring leaps of logic
- 🤷‍♂️ Incomplete narrative ending

**Reported bugs**

- Bomb puzzle wire terminals at screen bottom
- Sound cuts out, requires app restart
- Bug in the Dining Room cupboard
- Timed puzzle difficulty (book flipping)
- Game shifts scene during timed puzzle

**Requested features**

- Replace certain puzzles
- Allow replaying scenarios
- More games from developers
- Option to skip timed puzzles
- Add a camera feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is realMyst free?

realMyst costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Remember free?

Remember costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, realMyst or Remember?

Remember is rated higher. realMyst averages 3.7 out of 5 from 370 ratings, while Remember averages 4.6 from 108 ratings.

### Do realMyst or Remember have ads?

Neither realMyst nor Remember shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, realMyst or Remember?

realMyst ships an update every 11 months, and Remember every 3 weeks. Most recently, realMyst was updated on November 6, 2026 and Remember on November 3, 2026.

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