Comparison

Danger in Pompeii vs Metamorph

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

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About

Danger in Pompeii

Embark on an adventure in ancient Rome, solving mysteries and helping inhabitants through daily life. Experience the city's history and tragic fate during a volcanic eruption in a unique comic book style.

Highlights
  • Accurately recreated ancient city
  • Choice of character and accessories
  • Open world with surprises
  • Over 60 characters with unique stories
  • Missions in famous landmarks
  • Comic book style based on archives
  • Save inhabitants from Vesuvius
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Help its inhabitants with their daily activities and discover their tragic fate during the volcanic eruption. A true adventure game: travel back in time and solve the mysteries of the city with Flavia or Flavius, and experience history in a unique and fun way! Features: · Accurately recreated city · Choice of character and accessories · Open world filled with surprises · More than 60 characters with their own stories and quests · Varied missions in the city’s famous landmarks · Rewards in sesterces – the currency of the time · Save the inhabitants and escape Mount Vesuvius · Discover the life of the Romans · Unique comic book style based on archeological archives Recommended Age: from 9 years old to fully enjoy the game's educational benefits. Play for free, offline, with no ads or in-app purchases, for the best experience! Why Pompeii? Although the eruption of Mount Vesuvius destroyed the city in 79 AD and claimed many lives, it also preserved a part of Roman history for future generations. Discover this ancient city like never before. Created by the Institut Le Rosey: A collaborative project developed under the direction of a Pompeii expert, with the participation of students — who composed the original music and contributed to game design, graphic design, and testing — and produced by DNA Studios. The sole purpose of the game is to promote history in a fun and engaging way. Le Rosey is proud to have created this game to make it available to all curious minds, young and old, who wish to discover Pompeii while learning and having fun. There is an educational version of the game for a better use in the classroom (see support). All rights reserved. Copyright © 2024 Fondation Le Rosey

About

Metamorph

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Essai gratuit : le premier niveau est offert, puis un achat unique débloque tout le jeu. Le Grand Totem est brisé. Les saisons sont figées. Le monde s'endort… et toi seul peux le réveiller. Une nuit sans lune, le terrible Sans-Visage a volé les quatre masques sacrés du Grand Totem et enfermé leurs gardiens au fond de quatre mondes. Pars à l'aventure, libère les animaux sacrés et vole leurs pouvoirs pour devenir l'un d'eux ! ◆ QUATRE FORMES, MILLE POSSIBILITÉS Chaque boss vaincu t'offre un nouveau masque. Change de forme à tout moment pour franchir l'impossible : • Le RENARD file comme le vent et saute plus loin que tout le monde • La TORTUE plonge et explore les fonds marins • Le HIBOU plane au-dessus des gouffres et voit ce qui est caché • L'OURS fracasse les rochers qui barrent la route Un passage semble bloqué ? Il existe toujours une forme pour le traverser. ◆ CINQ MONDES À CONQUÉRIR Cours dans la Prairie du Printemps, plonge dans le Lagon de l'Été, grimpe aux lianes de la Forêt d'Automne, affronte le blizzard de la Montagne d'Hiver… puis ose entrer dans la Citadelle du Sans-Visage. Chaque monde a ses décors, ses ennemis, ses pièges et ses mécanismes. ◆ DES BOSS QUI NE PARDONNENT PAS Une araignée géante qui tisse sa toile au-dessus de ta tête, un yéti colossal au souffle glacé, et bien d'autres gardiens… Observe, esquive, frappe au bon moment. Chaque victoire se mérite. ◆ UN MONDE BOURRÉ DE SECRETS Coffres cachés, gemmes rares, faux murs, marches invisibles, quêtes des villageois, défis chronométrés… Les explorateurs les plus curieux découvriront même un lieu mystérieux que personne n'est censé trouver. ◆ DEVIENS PLUS FORT Épée, épée de feu, arc, boomerang, bombes, grappin, armure, lanterne : récolte des pièces, fais tes achats au village et équipe-toi pour aller toujours plus loin. ◆ UNE VRAIE AVENTURE, PAS UN JEU JETABLE • Des heures de jeu, avec une vraie fin • Superbe pixel art fait main et ambiances par saison • 3 niveaux de difficulté : de la balade tranquille au vrai défi • 3 emplacements de sauvegarde, pierres de sauvegarde dans les niveaux • Commandes tactiles simples et précises • Jouable hors ligne, partout • Aucune publicité : un seul achat débloque tout le jeu, pour toujours • Entièrement en français et en anglais Inspiré des grands jeux d'aventure et de plateforme rétro, Métamorph mélange action, exploration et énigmes dans un monde qui se dévoile au fil de tes transformations. Le Grand Totem t'attend. Prêt à changer de forme ?

Screenshots

Danger in Pompeii4 screens
Metamorph4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Danger in Pompeii at none against Metamorph's 1. Danger in Pompeii also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). Metamorph's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). On price 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

Both are free to download. Metamorph sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Danger in Pompeii asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Danger in Pompeii ships an update every 2 months, Metamorph daily. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Danger in Pompeii versus Metamorph: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDanger in PompeiiMetamorph
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (227 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews98.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings227 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size645 MB11 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperLe Rosey SANicolas Roelandt

Bugs and requests

Danger in Pompeii

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Triclinium puzzle not working as expected
  • Compatibility issues on certain devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More content and longer gameplay
  • Walkthrough or hint system for puzzles
  • Expansion to other historical periods

Metamorph

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Danger in Pompeii

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Metamorph

One-time1
  • Full game$1.99

Questions

Is Danger in Pompeii free?
Danger in Pompeii is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Metamorph free?
Metamorph is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Danger in Pompeii or Metamorph have ads?
Neither Danger in Pompeii nor Metamorph shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Danger in Pompeii or Metamorph?
Danger in Pompeii ships an update every 2 months, and Metamorph daily. Most recently, Danger in Pompeii was updated on October 30, 2026 and Metamorph on October 29, 2026.

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