Comparison

INMOST vs Pine Hearts

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

Head to head
About

INMOST

Embark on a dark, story-driven puzzle platformer adventure across two worlds. Play as three distinct characters, each with unique abilities, to explore an abandoned castle, solve intricate puzzles, and overcome dangerous enemies. Unravel a single, interconnected narrative filled with mystery and suspense.

Highlights
  • Three playable characters with unique gameplay
  • Interweaving story across two worlds
  • Puzzle-solving and environmental exploration
  • Stealth and combat mechanics
  • Pixel art aesthetic
  • 3 hours of gameplay
Features
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INMOST is an atmospheric, story-driven puzzle platformer, following three playable characters within one dark, interconnecting story. In an old abandoned castle, you’ll need to explore every nook and cranny, avoid detection, slice your way through enemies and spring deadly traps in order to escape the evil that lurks within… **Winner of the Best Indie Game - Minsk Dev Gamm Awards** -- ■ Three main characters, each with their own unique gameplay styles ■ One interweaving story, set across two worlds ■ Scale the environment by sneaking past enemies, luring them into deadly traps, solving puzzles and slicing down foes ■ Explore every inch of the world to find secret passages ■ Each pixel is placed with love! ■ 3 hours of harrowingly beautiful gameplay ■ Playable in 15 languages including English, French, German, Russian, Spanish and many more! ■ Featuring the vocal talents of Andrew Dennis and Cassandra Lee Morris -- “An intimidatingly polished horror platformer.” EDGE Magazine "Beautifully detailed architecture, towering monsters and some delicious lighting and particle effects abound.” Rock Paper Shotgun "It’s amazing what talented artists are doing with pixels these days, and INMOST is a perfect example” PCGamesN "INMOST has a beautiful pixelated aesthetic and emotional musical score.” Game Informer

About

Pine Hearts

Embark on a cozy hiking adventure in a nature reserve, revisiting childhood memories and helping quirky characters. Explore diverse locations, solve gentle puzzles, and uncover a heartfelt story about family. This game offers a relaxing experience with extensive accessibility options.

Highlights
  • Heartfelt story about family loss
  • Explore a sunny Scottish-inspired setting
  • Diverse locations: beaches, caves, golf courses
  • Gentle puzzling and stress-free exploration
  • Whimsical characters and quests
  • Pet cute dogs and pat cool crabs
  • Comprehensive accessibility options
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-TRY BEFORE YOU BUY- Try the first two areas from the main game – Reflection Point and the Campsite – totalling 20-25 minutes of gameplay. A one-time in-app purchase opens up the full Pine Hearts experience. No ads. Adventure awaits! Join Tyke on a cosy hiking expedition to the sprawling Pine Hearts nature reserve and scale the mountain your father never managed to climb. Splash through rockpools, explore mysterious caves, clean up campsites, investigate old castle ruins, and play on the beach as Tyke revisits the scenes of childhood holidays and recollects past adventures with his dad. The Pine Hearts nature reserve is an enchanting world of crisscrossing paths and shortcuts, filled with surprising interactions. Make lots of new friends and complete quirky quests for locals in need, including: · Judging a vegetable competition! · Conducting a brass band! · Helping a ghost! · Rebuilding a whale-watching boat! · Rescuing wayward bees! · Setting (camera) traps to catch a monster! · Digging up Viking treasure! Lose yourself in a charming world packed with memories and make it a holiday to remember for everyone you encounter. Key Features: · Heartfelt story about family loss – A warm and thoughtful tale about honouring the memory of Tyke’s late father, told with tenderness and care · Sunny Scottish setting – Explore an interconnected world inspired by our childhood holidays to the Scottish Highlands’ Cairngorms. Sun added by artistic license · More than just a park – Sandy beaches, dusty catacombs, lush golf courses, bustling caravan parks, and more await explorers travelling to the Pine Hearts nature reserve · Gentle puzzling and stress-free exploration – Unlock equipment and abilities at your own pace to open shortcuts and reach new areas of the Metroidvania-style map · Whimsical characters and quests – Make new friends and do good deeds for them · Pet cute dogs – We are @CanYouPetTheDog verified · Pat cool crabs – If @CanYouPatTheCrab existed, we’d be verified too · Sweet contemplative moments – Sit down on a bench to take a breather and admire the sights · Comprehensive accessibility options – Simplified controls, colour-blocking, black-and-white, and high-contrast modes, visual FX toggles, font scaling, full input remapping, and more Pine Hearts is the perfect game for players seeking a relaxing and intuitive adventure about exploring nature, bonding with adorable characters, and making family memories that last beyond lifetimes. It’s inspired by our own experiences and dedicated to those whose cherished memories carry forward with us on the journey.

Screenshots

INMOST4 screens
Pine Hearts4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pine Hearts at every 5 days against INMOST's every 6 weeks. Pine Hearts also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). INMOST's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (761 vs 104). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. INMOST sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Pine Hearts sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

INMOST holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: INMOST has 761 ratings behind it against 104, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of INMOST's written reviews are positive against 72% of Pine Hearts's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

INMOST ships an update every 6 weeks, Pine Hearts every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
INMOST versus Pine Hearts: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterINMOSTPine Hearts
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (761 ratings) — better4.6 (104 ratings)
Positive reviews81.2% of reviews — better72.5% of reviews
Number of ratings761 — better104
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.2 GB981 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperChucklefish LimitedSecret Mode

Customer experience

INMOST

All ratings718 ratings
Positive96.9%
Neutral1.5%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews191 reviews
Positive81.2%
Neutral6.3%
Negative12.6%

Pine Hearts

All ratings89 ratings
Positive88.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.2%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive72.5%
Neutral4.3%
Negative23.2%

User reviews

INMOST

From 761 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Unique and compelling story
  • 👍 Stunning visuals and art style
  • 💡 Meaningful themes and emotional impact
  • 👍 Engaging and fun gameplay

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
  • 🔋 Potential progress loss issues

Pine Hearts

From 104 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🌳 Relaxing and adventurous gameplay
  • 👍 Unique and enjoyable story
  • 💎 Fun puzzles and exploration
  • 🎨 Beautiful graphics and world
  • 🎶 Wonderful music and atmosphere

Room to improve

  • 🤔 Confusing navigation and getting lost
  • 💰 Unclear pricing for full game
  • 📱 Accessibility issues with touch controls
  • 🕰️ Game feels unfinished or lacking content

Bugs and requests

INMOST

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Freezing during gameplay
  • Progress deletion without warning

Requested features

2 requests
  • More content and longer gameplay
  • Improved save/load functionality

Pine Hearts

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Erratic and slow character movement
  • Inability to save progress consistently

Requested features

4 requests
  • Longer gameplay and more content
  • Improved navigation and map system
  • Better accessibility options
  • Clearer pricing and upgrade information

In-app purchases

2 purchases

INMOST

One-time2
  • -Purchase the full game-$4.99
  • -Purchase the full game-$5.99
1 purchases

Pine Hearts

One-time1
  • Purchase Full Game$4.99

Questions

Is INMOST free?
INMOST is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pine Hearts free?
Pine Hearts is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, INMOST or Pine Hearts?
INMOST is rated higher. INMOST averages 4.9 out of 5 from 761 ratings, while Pine Hearts averages 4.6 from 104 ratings.
Do INMOST or Pine Hearts have ads?
Neither INMOST nor Pine Hearts shows ads.
Which is updated more often, INMOST or Pine Hearts?
INMOST ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pine Hearts every 5 days. Most recently, INMOST was updated on November 4, 2026 and Pine Hearts on November 5, 2026.

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