Comparison

The Forest Quartet vs KOI Remake

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

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About

The Forest Quartet

Guide a spirit through a 3D narrative puzzler to help her band members confront their emotions and overcome corruption. Solve unique puzzles in each act, utilizing spirit powers to restore nature, find light, and manage volcanic destruction for a final farewell concert.

Highlights
  • 3D narrative puzzler
  • Spirit powers for interaction
  • Unique puzzles per band member
  • Explore band members' psyches
  • Original jazz score
  • Story of loss and grief
Features
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The Forest Quartet is a 3D narrative puzzler about a gone, but not forgotten, lead singer. Play her spirit and travel through 3 acts unique to the members of her band for a final farewell concert. Face their emotions, solve puzzles and fight the corruption plaguing their souls. • ABOUT • KIRK Something strange has taken over the once green and lush nature that Kirk would draw his inspiration from. The fungus slowly creeps and turns growth into decay. Use the power of your voice to restore the forest. JB The forest has become an abyss of darkness. Creatures have awoken from the depths of the underground, swarming JB's house. Find the light that once existed to reignite JB's musical spark. SEBASTIAN A volcano has erupted, spitting lava out into the nearby forest causing fires and destruction. Reestablish a system of water in the deep underground and reconnect lost pipes to stop the volcanic eruption. • FEATURES • SPIRIT POWER Sing to interact with objects, create light with your fingertips. Glide, float, and transform into butterflies to explore the band members' psyches. LISTEN CLOSELY Environments and objects add unique layers to the soundtrack. Whether it be crackling forest fires or the cold winds from the deep caverns. A STORY OF LIFE Live through heartbreak and loss. Recover from grief and restore the band’s musical spark. A RELAXING GAMEPLAY No written descriptions or instructions, progressively gain powers for your travels. Note from the developer: The Forest Quartet is a personal and family made project. The original jazz score is composed by Mads' father, Nina is voiced by his sister, the soundtrack is performed by select musicians from The Danish Radio Big Band based in Copenhagen, Denmark.

About

KOI Remake

Embark on a serene adventure as a koi fish, navigating diverse landscapes and solving intricate puzzles. Uncover hidden memories and find inner peace in a beautifully rendered world.

Highlights
  • Healing and mesmerizing adventure
  • Exquisite Chinese-style illustrations
  • Diverse and immersive sceneries
  • Gravity sensing interactive system
  • Intriguing environmental puzzles
  • Thrilling adventure with dangers
Features
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KOI Remake presents a healing and mesmerizing adventure from the perspective of a little koi fish, who travels all the way upstream and finally arrives at the dreamlike Starry Night Lake against all odds. Solving the puzzles, collecting the fragments of memories, and uncovering the hidden past of the little koi… Beneath the enchanting waters of the lotus pond, are you ready to follow the lead of the koi and embark on a refreshing journey for inner peace? 【Polished Graphics】 With exquisite Chinese-style illustrations and 3D remodeling, KOI Remake presents you with a refreshing and immersive gameplay in a more vivid world. 【Diverse Sceneries】 From the tranquil lotus pond to the swift stream, from the murky sewage maze to the dreamlike Starry Night Lake… There’s always more to discover in your next exploration! 【Gravity Sensing System】 The brand new interactive system allows you to feel the motion of the blooming flowers and the flowing stream by slightly rotating your devices. 【Intriguing Puzzles】 Dead branches that block your way, lurking geckos hidden in the dark, scattered petals waiting to be picked up… Use your wit to solve the ingenious puzzles! 【Thrilling Adventure】 Keep away from the brutal black fish, swim through the unquiet waters and avoid the naked wires… Brave the danger along the way to uncover the hidden truth and reach the final destination! Spiritual Journey: Collect the fragments of memories scattered everywhere to have a glimpse of the hidden past. Take on this introspective spiritual journey to find the perfect balance between man and nature, and feel for yourself the importance of environmental protection.

Screenshots

The Forest Quartet4 screens
KOI Remake4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: KOI Remake at 4.8 against The Forest Quartet's 3.7. KOI Remake also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 63%) and price ($1.99 vs $5.99). The Forest Quartet's advantage is chart position (#92 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

The Forest Quartet costs $5.99 and KOI Remake $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

KOI Remake holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of The Forest Quartet's written reviews are positive against 100% of KOI Remake's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
The Forest Quartet versus KOI Remake: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Forest QuartetKOI Remake
Price$5.99$1.99 — better
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.8 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings310 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#92 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.3 GB576 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperBedtime Digital Games ApSDotoyou Games

Customer experience

The Forest Quartet

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%

KOI Remake

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

The Forest Quartet

No in-app purchases

None

KOI Remake

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Forest Quartet free?
The Forest Quartet costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is KOI Remake free?
KOI Remake costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Forest Quartet or KOI Remake?
KOI Remake is rated higher. The Forest Quartet averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while KOI Remake averages 4.8 from 10 ratings.
Do The Forest Quartet or KOI Remake have ads?
Neither The Forest Quartet nor KOI Remake shows ads.

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