Comparison

Wednesdays Mobile vs Valence Lab

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

Head to head
About

Wednesdays Mobile

This narrative game explores the lasting impact of childhood sexual abuse through fragmented memories and interactive storytelling. Players piece together a moving story of trust, hope, and healing across two distinct art styles, with accessibility options for all players.

Highlights
  • Fragmented narrative storytelling
  • Multiple character perspectives
  • Build rides to unlock memories
  • Two distinct art styles
  • Adjustable accessibility settings
  • Focus on trust, hope, and healing
Features
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Like so many children, Tim was a victim of sexual abuse. Twenty years later, while playing Orco Park, a videogame from his childhood, his memories will come rushing back along with a flood of questions : How could this have happened? Who knew? How has it shaped him? What does “normal” even mean? Written by Pierre Corbinais (Haven, Road 96: Prologue, Bury Me, My Love), Wednesdays seeks to raise awareness about child sexual abuse through a surprisingly uplifting story. A mosaic of stories and characters Wednesdays tells a fragmented story through multiple perspectives. Build rides and embellishments in Orco Park to unlock Tim’s memories in the order you see fit. Step into the shoes of Tim’s relatives and try to piece together the tangled memories of his past. Unveil a moving and sincere story dealing with intrafamilial sexual abuse without any taboo but with a lot of heart. Two colorful art styles for the price of one Wednesdays blends two distinct yet complementary art styles. Tim’s memories come to life through the work of comic artist Exaheva (Mekka Nikki, Still Heroes) and draw inspiration from alternative comics and graphic novels. Orco Park is designed by pixel artist Nico Nowak (There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension), evoking the charm of 90s classic video games. A game everyone can play Part video game, part graphic novel, Wednesdays has been designed to be accessible to players of all kinds, and even non-players! A wide range of settings ensure that the experience can be tailored to suit anyone’s needs. Authentic voices Wednesdays doesn’t just aim to break the silence around child sexual abuse, it also provides a platform for several of its team members to have they voices heard, as artists, and as victims. The game does not include any graphic representation of sexual abuse, and even if its topic might sound grim, Wednesdays is above all about trust, hope and healing. Meet the devs! Buy the Supporter Edition to gain access to some exclusive behind-the-scenes content : an interactive interview with the creators where you can ask (almost) whatever you want. Accessibility Accessibility has been taken into account throughout the production of Wednesdays: - Adjustable text size (5 levels); - Highly legible alternative font (Luciole); - Zoom adjustment in the Park section; - Manual or automatic text scrolling, with adjustable speed and preview; - No precision or speed gameplay nor complex sequences. More details on the accessibility of Wednesdays are available on ARTE's website.

About

Valence Lab

Features
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Take atoms from cylinders and bond them into molecules! Valence Lab is a molecule-building puzzle on a hexagonal board. Currently 251 named molecules, from water to benzene. Collect them all to complete the codex! HOW TO PLAY 1. Tap a cylinder to place an atom. 2. Slide to a neighbor to bond. Slide again for a double or triple bond. 3. Fill every hand to complete the molecule. Start with the tutorial. Hints are available too. FILL THE CODEX Molecules are identified by atoms and bonds. Unnamed combinations are saved as original molecules. The codex shows how many times you made each one. DAILY GOALS Daily missions change every day. Make varied molecules to unlock achievements. Rank up through 10 title levels. GROW YOUR LAB Earn research points by making molecules. Unlock new atoms and skins. More atom types, more molecules to build. RECOMMENDED FOR - Puzzle fans - Collectors who like a full set - Anyone curious about molecules BEFORE YOU PLAY - No account needed. Progress stays on your device. - Core play works offline. Ads and purchases need a connection. - A banner ad shows at the bottom. - Optional rewarded videos give bonuses such as hints. - In-app purchases: Gold Member and Full restore. Gold Member removes ads and adds a board row. - Valence and bonding are simplified. Not every isomer, reaction, or molecular stability is reproduced. - In English and Japanese.

Screenshots

Wednesdays Mobile4 screens
Valence Lab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Wednesdays Mobile at none against Valence Lab's shown. Wednesdays Mobile also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Wednesdays Mobile sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Valence Lab sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wednesdays Mobile ships an update every 3 days, Valence Lab every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Wednesdays Mobile versus Valence Lab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWednesdays MobileValence Lab
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews94.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size835 MB35 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperARTE France AppsPOYOFARM

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Wednesdays Mobile

One-time2
  • Support Us$3.99
  • Support Us$4.99
2 purchases

Valence Lab

One-time2
  • Full restore$0.99
  • Gold Member$4.99

Questions

Is Wednesdays Mobile free?
Wednesdays Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Valence Lab free?
Valence Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Wednesdays Mobile or Valence Lab have ads?
Valence Lab shows ads; Wednesdays Mobile does not.
Which is updated more often, Wednesdays Mobile or Valence Lab?
Wednesdays Mobile ships an update every 3 days, and Valence Lab every 10 days. Most recently, Wednesdays Mobile was updated on November 5, 2026 and Valence Lab on October 31, 2026.

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