Comparison

Yesterday Lite vs ScummVM

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

Head to head
About

Yesterday Lite

Investigate a series of mysterious murders in New York as an NGO volunteer and uncover the identity of a man with amnesia. This adult noir thriller features a unique visual style blending games, movies, and comics, with an engaging storyline and rich musical score.

Highlights
  • Adult noir thriller storyline
  • Unique visual style
  • Innovative blow-up interface
  • Helpful player hints
  • Rich musical score
  • Movie and game references
Features
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The first thriller by the indie studio that created the million-selling RUNAWAY saga! A psycho is killing beggars alive in New York. A Y-shaped scar forms in the hands of seemingly unrelated people. The press and the media just don't care, so Henry White, a young NGO volunteer, will be the first to investigate the crimes with his friend Cooper. They are two of the three playable characters in Yesterday, the third being none other than the enigmatic John Yesterday, who is dragged into this twisted plot after his memory is completely wiped. How far will you go to find out who John Yesterday is? FEATURES ● An adult, noir thriller full of unexpected twists and turns. ● A magnificient visual style that mixes videogames, movies and comics. ● An innovative interface based on innumerable blow-ups. A perfect game for your tablet! ● Useful and well-designed help for players, via a hotspot marker and text hints. ● A rich musical score that not only fits but also enhances the story. ● A storyline full of discrete references and tributes to movies, series, games, music and novels. ● Included languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian. PRESS QUOTES "An experience you'll be unlikely to forget." - Joystiq "With all the polish of a major, mainstream release, Yesterday is not a game to be missed." - Gamezebo IMPORTANT NOTE Compatible only with iPhone 4, iPod 4, iPhone 4S, iPad, iPad 2, new iPad. Minimum required : iOS 5. You should update your OS to enjoy the game. ------------------------------- CURIOUS? More info on: ------------------------------- pendulo-studios.com facebook.com/pendulostudios twitter.com/pendulostudios http://numeric-pipeline.com

About

ScummVM

Play classic graphical point-and-click adventure games and RPGs on your device. This application includes two playable demos and offers access to many more titles through its website. Enjoy a vast library of beloved retro games.

Highlights
  • Play classic adventure games
  • Play classic RPGs
  • Includes playable demos
  • Access to more games online
  • Open source software
Features
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ScummVM provides a way to play many classic graphical point-and-click adventure games and RPGs. The application is bundled with two playable demos, Indiana Jones and the Fate of Atlantis (DOS Demo) and The Secret of Monkey Island (DOS EGA Demo), both titles copyright of Lucasfilm Ltd. You can find more information, demos, and some free-to-download adventure games on our website. See also an up-to-date list here: https://wiki.scummvm.org/index.php/Where_to_get_the_games Full documentation of ScummVM can be found at https://docs.scummvm.org/ Please visit our web forum where you can discuss the iOS version. https://forums.scummvm.org/viewforum.php?f=15 ScummVM is open source software available under the term of the GPL v3.0 license. The source code is available from https://github.com/scummvm/scummvm.

Screenshots

Yesterday Lite4 screens
ScummVM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ScummVM at 4.7 against Yesterday Lite's 4.0. ScummVM also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 12 months). Yesterday Lite's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and 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

Both are free to download. Yesterday Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ScummVM asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ScummVM holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 106 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Yesterday Lite's written reviews are positive against 88% of ScummVM's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Yesterday Lite ships an update every 12 months, ScummVM every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Yesterday Lite versus ScummVM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterYesterday LiteScummVM
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (40 ratings)4.7 (106 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.3% of reviews87.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings40106 — better
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size1.5 GB176 MB
Age rating12+9+
DeveloperNumeric PipelineEugene Sandulenko

Customer experience

Yesterday Lite

All ratings40 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews337 reviews
Positive78.3%
Neutral5.9%
Negative15.7%

ScummVM

All ratings106 ratings
Positive96.2%
Neutral0.9%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive87.9%
Neutral9.1%
Negative3.0%

User reviews

Yesterday Lite

From 40 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Engaging and gripping storyline with plot twists
  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics and art style
  • 🎭 Well-developed characters and voice acting
  • 🧩 Clever puzzles and logical gameplay
  • 🎵 High-quality sound design and music

Room to improve

  • ⏱️ Game is too short for the price
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 👆 Touch controls are imprecise and unresponsive
  • 🔧 Button placement and interface issues
  • 🔊 Sound bugs in cutscenes and dialogue

ScummVM

From 106 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Reliving classic games
  • 👍 Great for mobile browsers
  • 👍 Amazing experience with specific games
  • 👍 Glad it's available
  • 👍 Supports classic point-and-click and RPGs

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashing mid-game
  • 🐛 Save feature not working correctly
  • 🐛 Touchscreen tap issues
  • 🐛 Clunky game adding process
  • 🐛 UI needs improvement

Bugs and requests

Yesterday Lite

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Game crashes on startup or title screen
  • Cannot select save file or proceed past main menu
  • Touch coordinates misaligned (especially on iPhone X/6 Plus)
  • App closes immediately after launching
  • Sound stuttering and lag in cutscenes
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  • Game freezes during specific scenes (prison area, ruins)
  • Buttons unresponsive or require tapping in wrong location
  • Incompatible with iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone X, iPad M2
  • Item interaction fails or requires multiple attempts
  • Game crashes when trying to skip scenes

Requested features

10 requests
  • Longer game with more episodes or content
  • Spanish language dubbing/localization
  • Japanese language support
  • Mac version/port
  • Sequel or continuation of the story
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  • Improved touch controls and interface
  • Larger buttons for easier interaction
  • Pause functionality for dialogue
  • Better inventory system
  • More challenging puzzles

ScummVM

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes mid-game
  • Save feature does not save
  • Single-tap not registering as left click
  • Two-finger tap not registering as right click
  • Magic Keyboard touchpad not working
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  • Trackpad from new iPads not working
  • Cannot link OneDrive due to JSON response issue
  • Recently added games graying out
  • App crashes on second boot
  • External keyboard not working

Requested features

12 requests
  • Easier game search
  • Apple TV support
  • Gamepad key mapping support
  • Apple Pencil support
  • Magic Keyboard touchpad support
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  • Trackpad support
  • Change icon color
  • Support for Discworld Noir
  • DOSBox and FUSE support
  • NES interpreter support
  • Better iOS support for Grim Fandango & Escape From Monkey Island
  • More significant way to add games

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Yesterday Lite

One-time1
  • Full version$6.99
None

ScummVM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Yesterday Lite free?
Yesterday Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScummVM free?
ScummVM is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Yesterday Lite or ScummVM?
ScummVM is rated higher. Yesterday Lite averages 4.0 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while ScummVM averages 4.7 from 106 ratings.
Do Yesterday Lite or ScummVM have ads?
Neither Yesterday Lite nor ScummVM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Yesterday Lite or ScummVM?
Yesterday Lite ships an update every 12 months, and ScummVM every 4 months. Most recently, Yesterday Lite was updated on October 8, 2026 and ScummVM on October 16, 2026.

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