# Amerzone vs ScummVM

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ScummVM at 88% against Amerzone's 21%. ScummVM also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Amerzone's advantage is iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

ScummVM holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ScummVM has 106 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Amerzone's written reviews are positive against 88% of ScummVM's.

Amerzone ships an update every 22 months, ScummVM every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Amerzone | ScummVM |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amerzone-the-explorers-legacy-universal/id594810185/reviews) | **[4.7 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scummvm/id6446184412/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **106** |
| Positive reviews | 20.9% of reviews | **87.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 22 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 649 MB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Microids](https://appshunter.io/developer/433861351) | [Eugene Sandulenko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1676541768) |

## What reviewers say

### Amerzone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amerzone-the-explorers-legacy-universal/id594810185)

Embark on a captivating point-and-click adventure to solve the mystery of the legendary white birds. Explore enchanting landscapes and decipher clues left by an explorer to uncover a long-lost secret.

**Highlights:** Point-and-click gameplay, 360° vision technology, High-definition graphics, Numerous enigmas, Multi-language support, Original author of Syberia

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Full Game | $2.99 | one-time |


### 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 Amerzone free?

Amerzone 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, Amerzone or ScummVM?

ScummVM is rated higher. Amerzone averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while ScummVM averages 4.7 from 106 ratings.

### Do Amerzone or ScummVM have ads?

Neither Amerzone nor ScummVM shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Amerzone or ScummVM?

Amerzone ships an update every 22 months, and ScummVM every 4 months. Most recently, Amerzone was updated on October 14, 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.*