Broken Sword vs BioDecoder
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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!
BioDecoder
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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?
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Verdict
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
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.
Broken Sword ships an update daily, BioDecoder fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Broken Sword | BioDecoder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $8.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (73 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 77.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 73 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.4 GB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Revolution | Richard 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
Broken Sword
No in-app purchases
BioDecoder
- Small Tip$0.99
- Medium Tip$3.99
- Large Tip$8.99
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