# Cognition Episode 1 vs GHOST TRICK

The clearest difference is price: GHOST TRICK at Free against Cognition Episode 1's $2.99. Cognition Episode 1's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (70% vs 39%). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

GHOST TRICK is free to download; Cognition Episode 1 costs $2.99 up front. GHOST TRICK sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cognition Episode 1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Cognition Episode 1 holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 48 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Cognition Episode 1's written reviews are positive against 39% of GHOST TRICK's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cognition Episode 1 | GHOST TRICK |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[3.7 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cognition-episode-1/id598738593/reviews)** | [3.5 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-trick/id6473715300/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **48** |
| Positive reviews | **69.7% of reviews** | 39.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 1.3 GB | 1.7 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Phoenix Online Publishing LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/598738598) | [CAPCOM Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/308807391) |

## What reviewers say

### Cognition Episode 1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cognition-episode-1/id598738593)

Step into the shoes of an FBI agent with psychic abilities to track down serial killers. Uncover a dark mystery in this interactive adventure game, facing a dangerous killer and discovering who is leaving clues for you. Explore the first episode of a thrilling narrative.

**Highlights:** Play as FBI agent Erica Reed, Investigate serial killers, Use psychic abilities to see the past, Uncover mystery clues, Interactive narrative adventure, Bonus Game of the Year features

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌟 Gripping and mature story
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and art style
- 🎶 Great soundtrack and atmosphere
- 💡 Innovative puzzle mechanics
- 🗣️ Good voice acting

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐌 Slow loading times
- 🐌 Slow character movement and animations
- 🐌 Slow pacing and too much talking
- 🖱️ Clunky UI and controls
- 🤔 Puzzles can be frustrating or illogical

**Reported bugs**

- Episode 2 missing from App Store
- Game crashes frequently
- Images missing
- Puzzle solved itself
- Game progression blocked by bugs (e.g., Le Pendu statue, tape player)

**Requested features**

- Availability of episodes 2, 3, and 4 on iOS App Store Australia
- More point and click adventure games
- Ability to skip dialogue/cutscenes
- Auto-save feature
- Improved UI for touch screens


### GHOST TRICK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ghost-trick/id6473715300)

Unravel a mystery as a spirit with lost memories. Manipulate objects and the fates of others to prevent deaths and uncover the truth behind your own demise. This HD remaster features a captivating story, new illustrations, and music options.

**Highlights:** Puzzle-solving gameplay, Clue-chasing story, Powers of the Dead mechanics, HD remaster, Switchable soundtracks, New illustrations and music gallery

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Chapters | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Amazing story and plot
- 💡 Unique gameplay mechanics
- 👍 Memorable characters
- 💯 High-quality game
- 🌟 Underrated gem

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 High price for full version
- 💰 No way to carry over old purchases
- 📉 Increased price compared to older version
- 🤔 Expensive full version
- 🗣️ Too much dialogue

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes immediately after launch
- App closes upon opening
- Cannot restore purchase
- Cloud save upload failing
- Game not working

**Requested features**

- Restore previous purchases
- Mac version availability
- Automatic iCloud save data syncing
- Game Center achievements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cognition Episode 1 free?

Cognition Episode 1 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GHOST TRICK free?

GHOST TRICK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cognition Episode 1 or GHOST TRICK?

Cognition Episode 1 is rated higher. Cognition Episode 1 averages 3.7 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while GHOST TRICK averages 3.5 from 48 ratings.

### Do Cognition Episode 1 or GHOST TRICK have ads?

Neither Cognition Episode 1 nor GHOST TRICK shows ads.

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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.*