Comparison

Turtle vs Portal vs The Node

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

Head to head
About

Turtle vs Portal

Embark on a magical journey with a brave turtle in this puzzle platform adventure. Solve clever puzzles, collect stars, and unlock portals across beautifully designed worlds. Experience a relaxing yet challenging game with intuitive controls and a story-driven progression.

Highlights
  • Story-driven puzzle platform adventure
  • 72 handcrafted levels across 8 worlds
  • Simple controls with deep puzzle mechanics
  • Colorful visuals and smooth animations
  • Supports 12 languages
  • Free-to-play casual experience
Features
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Turtle vs. Portal – Puzzle Platform Adventure Embark on a magical journey with a brave turtle in Turtle vs. Portal, a relaxing yet challenging platform puzzle adventure for all ages. Travel through beautifully designed worlds, solve clever puzzles, and unlock mysterious portals as the adventure unfolds. What begins as a simple platformer quickly evolves into a rewarding journey filled with surprises and exploration. Gameplay Enjoy a unique twist on classic platform puzzle games with intuitive point-and-click controls. Guide the turtle through each level by thinking strategically and exploring branching paths. Your goal: Collect 3 stars to activate the entry and exit portals Discover hidden scrolls to unlock portals to the next world With 72 handcrafted levels across 8 themed worlds, the game delivers a smooth progression that balances relaxation and brain-teasing challenges. Each world introduces new mechanics, visuals, and puzzles to keep gameplay fresh and engaging. Features • Story-driven puzzle platform adventure • 72 handcrafted levels across 8 unique worlds • Simple controls with deep puzzle mechanics • Colorful visuals and smooth animations • Immersive sound effects and ambient music • Supports 12 languages (UI & subtitles) • English voice audio • Free-to-play casual experience Test your logic, timing, and curiosity as you help the turtle master the portal system and uncover hidden secrets. Download Turtle vs. Portal today and enjoy a charming puzzle platformer designed for short play sessions or long adventures alike.

About

The Node

Features
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A short sci-fi point & click adventure about forbidden time travel. Time travel is possible. That’s exactly why it must be stopped. You wake up inside The Node — a sealed location outside normal time. It wasn’t built to explore the future. It was built to prevent it. Its sole purpose: to ensure no one interferes with the timeline. ** Features ** - Handcrafted puzzles - Classic point & click gameplay - 15-30 minute experience ** What kind of game is this? ** If you enjoy: - Narrative sci-fi adventures - Time travel stories with ethical tension - Retro-inspired point & click games - Short but memorable indie experiences Then The Node is waiting. You built a time machine. The Node was built to stop you. And it does not grant exceptions.

Screenshots

Turtle vs Portal4 screens
The Node3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Turtle vs Portal at Free against The Node's $1.99. The Node's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Turtle vs Portal is free to download; The Node costs $1.99 up front. Turtle vs Portal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Node asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Turtle vs Portal ships an update every 2 months, The Node every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Turtle vs Portal versus The Node: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTurtle vs PortalThe Node
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size181 MB96 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSivadasan NHéroes del Silicio

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Turtle vs Portal

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$1.99
None

The Node

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Turtle vs Portal free?
Turtle vs Portal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is The Node free?
The Node costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Turtle vs Portal or The Node have ads?
Turtle vs Portal shows ads; The Node does not.
Which is updated more often, Turtle vs Portal or The Node?
Turtle vs Portal ships an update every 2 months, and The Node every 9 days. Most recently, Turtle vs Portal was updated on October 20, 2026 and The Node on October 18, 2026.

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