# Yesterday Lite vs ScummVM

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Yesterday Lite | ScummVM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (40 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yesterday-lite/id570933206/reviews) | **[4.7 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scummvm/id6446184412/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 40 | **106** |
| Positive reviews | 78.3% of reviews | **87.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 12 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 1.5 GB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Numeric Pipeline](https://appshunter.io/developer/880117921) | [Eugene Sandulenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676541768) |

## What reviewers say

### Yesterday Lite

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yesterday-lite/id570933206)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full version | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Longer game with more episodes or content
- Spanish language dubbing/localization
- Japanese language support
- Mac version/port
- Sequel or continuation of the story


### ScummVM

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scummvm/id6446184412)

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:** Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Easier game search
- Apple TV support
- Gamepad key mapping support
- Apple Pencil support
- Magic Keyboard touchpad support


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