Comparison

Broken Sword vs BioDecoder

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

Head to head
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!

About

BioDecoder

Features
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Enter the world of BioDecoder, a thrilling puzzle experience where logic, memory, and deduction are your greatest weapons. Humanity’s future is on the line – a mysterious code holds the key to survival, and only you can break it. Your mission is simple to explain but challenging to master: uncover the correct sequence before time runs out. Each guess brings you closer to the solution, but also tests your ability to think ahead, eliminate possibilities, and adapt to new challenges. With multiple difficulty levels – from relaxed brain-teasing to extreme code-breaking – BioDecoder is designed for both casual players and true puzzle veterans. Every level offers a fresh challenge, ensuring the game stays engaging no matter how many times you play. Features: • Engaging code-breaking gameplay inspired by timeless classics, with a modern twist. • Four difficulty levels: Beginner, Medium, Hard, and Extreme. • Stylish, clean interface for an intuitive and immersive experience. • Built-in haptic feedback for a tactile feel to every action. • Play at your own pace or race against the clock in timed modes. Whether you have a few minutes to spare or want to sink into an intense puzzle session, BioDecoder offers the perfect mental workout. Can you crack the code and save humanity?

Screenshots

Broken Sword4 screens
BioDecoder3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: BioDecoder at Free against Broken Sword's $8.99. Broken Sword's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). On 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

BioDecoder is free to download; Broken Sword costs $8.99 up front. BioDecoder sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Broken Sword asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Broken Sword ships an update daily, BioDecoder fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Broken Sword versus BioDecoder: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBroken SwordBioDecoder
Price$8.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (73 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews77.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings73 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size1.4 GB2 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperRevolutionRichard Magney

Bugs and 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

BioDecoder

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Broken Sword

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

BioDecoder

One-time3
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$3.99
  • Large Tip$8.99

Questions

Is Broken Sword free?
Broken Sword costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BioDecoder free?
BioDecoder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Broken Sword or BioDecoder have ads?
Neither Broken Sword nor BioDecoder shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Broken Sword or BioDecoder?
Broken Sword ships an update daily, and BioDecoder fortnightly. Most recently, Broken Sword was updated on October 18, 2026 and BioDecoder on October 14, 2026.

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