Comparison

VEYA vs Emerald Case

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

Head to head
About

VEYA

Features
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Some journeys don't begin outside. They begin within. VEYA is an experiential platform for self-discovery, inspired by Carl Jung's ideas of archetype and shadow, told through personalized stories. Every story speaks to what lives in your shadow — repressed, forgotten, or not yet named. Each person carries a hidden landscape: parts of themselves they've pushed away, outgrown, or never had the words for. VEYA doesn't ask you to explain that landscape. It invites you into it — one story at a time. How it works Every story in VEYA is uniquely yours. As you go, the system maps your inner world and shapes the story around it. Characters, voices, turning points; all shift with you. No two paths through VEYA are the same, because no two shadows are the same. You don't choose a genre. You don't pick a character. You simply begin — and the story finds its way to what's waiting underneath. Inner Voice As the story unfolds, you'll sometimes hear a whisper. A voice that doesn't judge — only asks. One that connects you to your real life, but never answers for you. It appears quietly, at the edges of the narrative — a question, a reflection, a moment of recognition. Then it's gone, and the story continues. What you do with it is yours alone. A world of archetypes VEYA draws its structure from Jungian psychology — archetype, shadow, individuation — not as clinical concepts, but as living forces inside a story. The Explorer, the Sage, the parts of you that hide and the parts of you that shine: all of them find a voice here. Power Mode Most of the time, the story moves on its own. With Power Mode, you can step in — shape a moment, redirect a scene, press on something the story left unsaid. The narrative bends to you instead of simply unfolding. Power Mode is included with VEYA Pro and VEYA Max. Told, not just written VEYA's stories are narrated aloud, with voices crafted to match the tone of each moment — quiet, curious, sometimes unsettling, always attentive. Close your eyes and let the story carry you. Why VEYA? — An original narrative system inspired by Jungian archetype and shadow work — A deeply immersive experience with spoken narration — Stories personalized for you, never repeated — An exploration-driven approach — Power Mode for direct influence over the narrative (with subscription) It's an invitation. The path is waiting for you. Subscription VEYA is free to download, and new users receive a one-time allotment of moments to begin. A moment is what it takes to advance a story by one step — each choice you make spends one. To continue beyond that, VEYA offers optional auto-renewing subscriptions: — VEYA Pro: a monthly allowance of moments, plus Power Mode — VEYA Max: a larger monthly allowance of moments, plus Power Mode Current allowances and pricing are shown in the app before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://veyauniverse.com/v1/legal/privacy-policy?locale=en Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Emerald Case

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You are a seasoned undercover operative. Cover story: financial auditor. Mission: the Emerald family’s private island - a flawless villa hiding dangerous secrets. Files, bugs, drones, pointed questions at dinner - one wrong word and the legend collapses. The deeper you go, the harder it is to tell where the agent ends and the woman begins - the one who might finally want a life that isn’t another assignment. In The Emerald Case you’ll get: • a visual novel with spy-thriller atmosphere; • the tension between duty and what never fits in a report; • different endings - the job, solitude, or a path with someone you dared to trust; • sharp characters: Julian, Victor, Isabella, Marcus. Can you close the case without losing the only thing that felt real?

Screenshots

VEYA4 screens
Emerald Case4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: VEYA at none against Emerald Case's shown. Emerald Case's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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. VEYA sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Emerald Case sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
VEYA versus Emerald Case: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVEYAEmerald Case
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB364 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperMIRAY DURMUSAnton Pankrashin

In-app purchases

2 purchases

VEYA

Subscriptions2
  • VEYA Premium$14.991 Month
  • VEYA Premium+$24.991 Month
1 purchases

Emerald Case

One-time1
  • Premium: Ad-Free Story$5.99

Questions

Is VEYA free?
VEYA is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Emerald Case free?
Emerald Case is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VEYA or Emerald Case have ads?
Emerald Case shows ads; VEYA does not.

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