Polymino vs Broken Sword
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Polymino
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Polymino – Dein tägliches Puzzle-Abenteuer! Mach dich bereit für grenzenlosen Spaß mit Polymino! Erlebe ein aufregendes, süchtig machendes Puzzle-Spiel, das dich jeden Tag vor neue Herausforderungen stellt. Egal, ob du nach einer schnellen Denkaufgabe suchst oder deine Highscore knacken möchtest – hier ist dein perfektes Puzzle-Spiel! Features, die dich begeistern werden: Tägliche Herausforderungen: Jeden Tag ein neues Puzzle – schaffst du es, deine Serie zu halten? Knifflige Level: Von leicht bis schwer – für Anfänger und Puzzle-Profis gleichermaßen! Belohnungen und Erfolge: Gewinne Münzen, schalte Erfolge frei und zeige deine Puzzle-Meisterschaft! Farbenfrohe Grafiken: Atemberaubende, farbenfrohe Designs, die dich in den Bann ziehen! Highscore-Jagd: Kannst du deine Freunde schlagen und die Bestenliste erklimmen? Warum Polymino? Polymino ist nicht nur ein Puzzle – es ist ein tägliches Training für dein Gehirn! Erlebe den ultimativen Mix aus Logik, Strategie und Spaß, egal, ob du gerade auf dem Weg zur Arbeit bist oder einfach nur entspannen möchtest. Lade Polymino jetzt herunter und werde der Puzzle-Champion!
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.
- Story-driven puzzles
- Re-imagined locations
- Fully voice-acted
- Unlockable achievements
- Full HD remaster
- Works offline
- One-time purchase
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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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Polymino at Free against Broken Sword's $8.99. Broken Sword's advantage is chart position (#150 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Polymino is free to download; Broken Sword costs $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly daily. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Polymino | Broken Sword |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $8.99 |
| Rating | — | 4.6 (76 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 77.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 76 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily | Daily |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #150 — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.4 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 1.4 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Daniel Alisch | Revolution |
Bugs and requests
Polymino
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
Polymino
No in-app purchases
Broken Sword
No in-app purchases
Questions
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