The Terminal Secret vs Planet Explorers
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Terminal Secret
Uncover a personal mystery by decoding encrypted messages and cryptic files left on an old terminal. This psychological thriller uses ARG-inspired puzzle mechanics to reveal a haunting narrative.
- ARG-style gameplay
- Integrated puzzle design
- Cinematic storytelling
- Retro terminal aesthetic
- Decipher encrypted messages
- Investigate cryptic files
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Uncover the mystery. Decode the past. Confront the truth. When Stephan’s father vanished, all he left behind was an old terminal computer. Years later, strange posts, encrypted messages, and unsettling clues begin to appear—pulling Stephan into a digital rabbit hole that feels too personal to ignore. The Terminal Secret is a psychological thriller with ARG-inspired puzzle mechanics. Investigate cryptic files, decipher lost data, and piece together a haunting narrative buried inside the machine. Key Features: ARG-Style Gameplay: Explore directories, read logs, and decrypt messages to uncover the story. Integrated Puzzle Design: Clues are hidden in images, text files, and subtle patterns across the terminal. Cinematic Storytelling: Follow a personal mystery that unfolds through fragments of code, memory, and silence. Retro Terminal Aesthetic: A moody blend of 90s computing and atmospheric tension. Every command brings you closer to a truth that was never meant to be found.
Planet Explorers
Embark on AI-generated planetary expeditions offline, complete with unique names, missions, and maps. Manage your crew and document your discoveries as you explore new worlds. Requires Apple Intelligence on supported devices.
- AI-crafted planets
- Offline expeditions
- Crew management
- Discovery journaling
- Procedural missions and maps
- Apple Intelligence integration
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Explore AI-crafted planets offline with names, missions, and maps. Manage your crew and journal discoveries, with expeditions generated using Apple Foundation Model. Apple Intelligence on supported devices is required to generate expeditions. More features and updates are coming soon.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: The Terminal Secret at 5.0 against Planet Explorers's 4.0. The Terminal Secret also leads on ratings volume (10 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 26.0). Planet Explorers's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Terminal Secret holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Terminal Secret has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
The Terminal Secret ships an update every 4 months, Planet Explorers every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Terminal Secret | Planet Explorers |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (10 ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 263 MB | 215 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jatin Singh Bhandari | Quantribution LLC |
Customer experience
The Terminal Secret
Planet Explorers
In-app purchases
The Terminal Secret
No in-app purchases
Planet Explorers
No in-app purchases
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