Comparison

Don't Let It Die vs P.I.

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

Head to head
About

Don't Let It Die

Lead a Neanderthal tribe to survival in a prehistoric world. Manage characters, gather resources, and unlock the secrets of fire before a catastrophic flood arrives. Craft tools and shelters to overcome the dangers of the wilderness.

Highlights
  • Solo tribe management
  • 17+ unique characters
  • Resource gathering
  • Fire knowledge discovery
  • Crafting system
  • Prehistoric survival challenges
Features
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Embark on a Thrilling Journey Back to the Dawn of Humanity! Don't Let It Die is now digitally reimagined for your mobile device! Step into the role of a Neanderthal tribe leader in this gripping solo survival game. With a catastrophic flood on the horizon, your mission is to unlock the secrets of fire and secure your tribe's survival in a prehistoric world teetering on the edge of extinction. KEY FEATURES Solo Management Experience Take full control of your tribe's fate. Strategically manage four unique characters, balancing their synergies, strengths, and weaknesses to master the element of fire. 17+ Unique Characters Choose from a diverse roster of characters, each offering distinct abilities and strategies. Experiment with powerful tribe combinations to discover the ultimate survival tactics. Resource Management Gather wood, meat, and berries to sustain your tribe. Efficiently allocate these resources to survive the harsh prehistoric environment. Fire Discoveries Unlock four unique Fire Knowledge Trees. Plan your tribe's daily activities wisely to earn Fire Knowledge Points (FKP) and achieve the ultimate discovery: Fire Starter. Crafting System Create tools, weapons, and shelters to enhance your tribe’s survival. Every crafted item plays a critical role in protecting your tribe from the dangers of the wilderness. About the Game Designed by Dustin Hendrickson, Don't Let It Die is a captivating blend of strategy, resource management, and luck mitigation. The journey begins with a serendipitous lightning strike that ignites a burning tree, offering your tribe a fleeting chance at survival. With only 14 days to unlock the mysteries of fire, every decision matters. Immerse yourself in the challenge of prehistoric survival and prove your skills as a leader. Can you navigate the perils of a world without fire and shape the future of humanity?

About

P.I.

Features
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Official solo companion app for the P.I. board game, published worldwide by BoardM. In the deduction board game P.I., you become a detective on the hunt for clues: where the crime took place, who did it, and what weapon was used. Deduce all three correctly to solve the case. Choose Your Clues When you select a clue, the app provides a response: Spot Marker: The chosen clue is part of the final answer. Trace Marker: The answer is located in a region adjacent to the clue you pointed to. No Marker: The answer is located further away. Time is Your Score Checking 1 Clue Card: Adds 30 seconds Using a Detective Tile: Adds 50 seconds Incorrect Deduction Attempt: Adds a 100-second penalty Replay the Same Case When a game finishes, you can copy a 10-digit code. Entering this code on any device recreates the exact same case. Share the code with friends to compete under identical conditions! (Note: Games created via code input are not eligible for online ranking registration.) LEADERBOARD 14 locations, 12 suspects, 10 pieces of evidence. That makes 1,680 cases. A new leaderboard starts every month, and you can view this month, last month, or all time. Browsing needs no account. ■ Components Needed Use this app alongside the physical P.I. board game. You will need the game board, Suspect Tiles, Evidence Tiles, and one player color's worth of Trace Markers, Spot Markers, and Detective Tiles. All other components are handled by the app and do not need to be set up. Original board game design: Martin Wallace. P.I. is published by BoardM, which holds the worldwide publishing rights to the game. This is the official companion app, developed and distributed under that authorization. Every illustration, image and text string in the app was created by BoardM.

Screenshots

Don't Let It Die4 screens
P.I.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: P.I. at Free against Don't Let It Die's $0.99. Don't Let It Die's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On 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

P.I. is free to download; Don't Let It Die costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Don't Let It Die ships an update every 3 days, P.I. every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Don't Let It Die versus P.I.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDon't Let It DieP.I.
Price$0.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size205 MB163 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperDustin HendricksonBoardM

In-app purchases

None

Don't Let It Die

No in-app purchases

None

P.I.

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Don't Let It Die free?
Don't Let It Die costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is P.I. free?
P.I. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Don't Let It Die or P.I. have ads?
Neither Don't Let It Die nor P.I. shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Don't Let It Die or P.I.?
Don't Let It Die ships an update every 3 days, and P.I. every 3 weeks. Most recently, Don't Let It Die was updated on October 2, 2026 and P.I. on October 8, 2026.

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