Comparison

Quakeline vs Broken Sword

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

Head to head
About

Quakeline

Embark on an emotional journey through a hand-drawn, post-earthquake Istanbul to find a loved one. Solve puzzles, overcome obstacles, and make moral choices to survive and maintain your honor in a devastated city.

Highlights
  • Hand-drawn Istanbul exploration
  • Post-earthquake survival narrative
  • Moral choice system
  • Puzzle solving
  • Energy management
  • Character interaction
Features
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After a devastating earthquake strikes Istanbul, can you find the woman you love? In a fully hand-drawn Istanbul, embark on a journey that tests your instincts and hopes. After the earthquake, you must cross the city — from Bakırköy to Üsküdar — to find the woman you love. Explore a hand-drawn, post-quake Istanbul — from shattered historic neighborhoods to the edge of the Bosphorus. Every corner hides new stories and challenges. In the heart of chaos, survival is not enough. You must do it without losing your honor. On your journey to save your girlfriend, you’ll face not only physical obstacles but also emotional and psychological trials. The people you meet among the ruins—and their stories—will push you to make difficult moral choices. To move forward, you’ll need to solve puzzles, crack safe codes, pick locks, explore devastated locations, and manage your energy wisely. Quakeline is more than just a game; it is a project that aims to raise awareness about the possible impact of a real earthquake in Istanbul. Through its fictional yet grounded narrative, the game invites players to reflect on survival, resilience, and the human spirit. Witness the struggle to survive—and the power of hope. In this unforgettable journey, you’ll not only navigate through debris but also discover the deepest and purest parts of what it means to be human.

About

Broken Sword

Embark on a globe-spanning adventure as George Stobbart and Nico Collard, unraveling ancient mysteries and thwarting a dark conspiracy. Explore re-imagined locations, solve ingenious puzzles, and experience a remastered classic with full voice acting and stunning visuals.

Highlights
  • Story-driven puzzles
  • Re-imagined locations
  • Fully voice-acted
  • Unlockable achievements
  • Full HD remaster
  • Works offline
  • One-time purchase
Features
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Leap into a thrilling adventure with Broken Sword – Shadow of the Templars: Reforged! The million-selling, multi-award-winning classic that defined a genre is back—beautifully enhanced and fully remastered for mobile. Step into the shoes of intrepid American George Stobbart, as he and fearless journalist Nico Collard are swept into a mysterious journey of intrigue and jeopardy. From the cafés of Paris to long-forgotten temples in Syria, from shadowy alleys in Spain to underground crypts in Ireland, guide George on a globe-spanning adventure, exploring exotic locations, solving ancient mysteries, and thwarting a dark conspiracy to reveal the secret truths of the Knights Templar. FEATURES - Solve ingenious story-driven puzzles - Explore beautifully re-imagined locations across Europe and the Middle East - Fully voice-acted with unforgettable characters and dialogue - Unlock achievements that reward both progress and creativity as you play - Remastered in stunning Full HD with enhanced audio - Original soundtrack by acclaimed composer Barrington Pheloung - Works completely offline - One-time purchase - No ads, no in-app purchases - iCloud save support Whether it’s your first time or a return to an old favorite, this is the ultimate way to experience one of gaming’s greatest adventures. Based on the original game from 1996—never before on the App Store! Differences from the 2010 Director’s Cut: - Paris in the Fall – return of the classic intro - Play George Stobbart – exclusively from his perspective - Full HD – repainted backgrounds & sprites - Toggle feature – switch back to original 1996 graphics - Play your way – touch, controller, and mouse support - Consequences – careful out there, George!

Screenshots

Quakeline4 screens
Broken Sword4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Quakeline at $1.99 against Broken Sword's $8.99. Broken Sword's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 9 days) and device support (3 vs 1). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

Quakeline costs $1.99 and Broken Sword $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Quakeline against 4.6 for Broken Sword. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 162 and 77 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Quakeline's written reviews are positive against 78% of Broken Sword's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quakeline ships an update every 9 days, Broken Sword daily. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Quakeline versus Broken Sword: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuakelineBroken Sword
Price$1.99 — better$8.99
Rating4.6 (162 ratings) — better4.6 (77 ratings)
Positive reviews83.1% of reviews — better77.6% of reviews
Number of ratings162 — better77
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size203 MB1.4 GB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperFatih BecerenRevolution

Customer experience

Quakeline

All ratings162 ratings
Positive91.4%
Neutral6.8%
Negative1.9%
Written reviews124 reviews
Positive83.1%
Neutral8.9%
Negative8.1%

Broken Sword

All ratings73 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral2.7%
Negative8.2%
Written reviews76 reviews
Positive77.6%
Neutral6.6%
Negative15.8%

User reviews

Quakeline

From 162 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ⭐️ Immersive and engaging story
  • 🎨 Fantastic visuals
  • 👍 Thoughtful game design
  • 🎮 Great gameplay
  • 💡 Interesting and impactful choices

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Broken mechanics (lockpicking, conversation loops)
  • 🐛 Bugs causing unplayable sections

Broken Sword

From 77 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Excellent graphics and voice acting
  • 👍 Faithful adaptation of the classic game
  • 👍 Compelling story and characters
  • 👍 Smooth gameplay experience

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Character freezing/movement issues
  • 🐛 Inconsistent autosave function

Bugs and requests

Quakeline

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Lockpicking mechanics are broken
  • Conversation loops leading to unbreakable situations
  • Saved game issues with certain mechanics

Requested features

2 requests
  • Fix broken mechanics
  • Improve stability and reduce bugs

Broken Sword

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Character freezing and inability to move
  • Crashes after short gameplay sessions

Requested features

2 requests
  • Manual save option
  • Cloud save functionality

In-app purchases

None

Quakeline

No in-app purchases

None

Broken Sword

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Quakeline free?
Quakeline costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Broken Sword free?
Broken Sword costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Quakeline or Broken Sword?
Quakeline is rated higher. Quakeline averages 4.6 out of 5 from 162 ratings, while Broken Sword averages 4.6 from 77 ratings.
Do Quakeline or Broken Sword have ads?
Neither Quakeline nor Broken Sword shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Quakeline or Broken Sword?
Quakeline ships an update every 9 days, and Broken Sword daily. Most recently, Quakeline was updated on November 4, 2026 and Broken Sword on November 4, 2026.

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