Comparison

République vs PRINCIPLES PROLOGUE

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

Head to head
About

République

Guide a woman trapped in a totalitarian state by hacking surveillance systems. This stealth-action game features immersive puzzles, strategic choices, and a compelling narrative. Unlock new episodes and costumes to enhance gameplay.

Highlights
  • Free Episode 1 access
  • Unlockable costumes with gameplay changes
  • Bluetooth gamepad support
  • 60FPS performance on select devices
  • Interactive developer commentary
  • One-touch stealth action
Features
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République’s massive Fall 2018 update includes over 1000 fixes and new features, including: • FREE EPISODE ONE: Players can now access Episode 1: Exordium free of charge! Episodes 2-5 can unlocked with a single in-app purchase • 3 Unique Costumes: For the very first time on mobile, players can access three costumes for Hope that not only look cool, but change the way you play… o Runner: Hope becomes ultra-fast, and a timer records your speedrun progress o Prizrak: Unlocks unlimited TASER® shots o Student: Turns off auto-save and randomizes weapon drops. Players must collect Tapes to save their game at Beast terminals. For hardcore République players only! • Bluetooth Gamepad Support + New Control Scheme: mobile players can now control Hope directly with a Bluetooth gamepad, just like the console version • Lightning fast speeds: République now runs at 60FPS on iPhone X • Improved performance, frame rate, and visuals across all devices • FREE documentary series: Our six-part documentary, THE MAKING OF RÉPUBLIQUE, is now available for free • And much, much more! Developed over five years by industry veterans (Metal Gear Solid, Halo, F.E.A.R.), RÉPUBLIQUE is a thrilling and topical stealth-action game that explores the perils of government surveillance in the Internet Age. • POLYGON - "A must-play experience in 2014." • IGN - "Special, new, and necessary." • TOUCH ARCADE (5/5) - "Shaping up to be a masterpiece." • WINNER - “Excellence in Storytelling,” International Mobile Game Awards • THE WASHINGTON POST - "Sets a new benchmark for mobile game quality." You receive a call from Hope, a woman trapped inside a mysterious totalitarian state. By hacking into the nation's elaborate surveillance network and taking control, you guide Hope through a web of danger and deception across five thrilling episodes. • One Touch stealth action gameplay • Immersive puzzles and strategic choices • Innovative, interactive developer commentary (in-app purchase) • Fully translated in English, French, German, Spanish, Russian and Portuguese • Incredible voiceover performances, starring: o Rena Strober o David Hayter (Metal Gear Solid) o Jennifer Hale (Mass Effect, BioShock Infinite) o Dwight Schultz (killer7, Star Trek) o Khary Payton (Metal Gear Solid 4) Technical Notes: • Not optimized for iPhone 4 • Close all running apps to improve performance and stability

About

PRINCIPLES PROLOGUE

Explore a mysterious underground world filled with ancient ruins and advanced technology. High-definition graphics and spatial audio immerse you in an abyssal environment as you uncover the secrets of a hidden cave.

Highlights
  • High-definition graphics
  • Spatial audio
  • Abyssal underground world
  • Mysterious ancient ruins
  • Explorer narrative
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COLOPL has established a new brand "COLOPL Creators" for the purpose of sharing advanced technology!! Experience the latest technology through this app! - Overview - During the expedition, the explorer fell through a crack in the rock into a cave. There were traces of human presence and mysterious ancient ruins. And then she steps into the darkness... High-definition graphics and spatial audio create an abyssal underground world. * This app does not have save data function. * There is no monetization in this app.

Screenshots

République4 screens
PRINCIPLES PROLOGUE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PRINCIPLES PROLOGUE at none against République's 10. République's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (1K vs 58). On price, rating, review sentiment and 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. République sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. PRINCIPLES PROLOGUE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for République against 4.3 for PRINCIPLES PROLOGUE. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: République has 1K ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 70% of République's written reviews are positive against 76% of PRINCIPLES PROLOGUE's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

République ships an update monthly, PRINCIPLES PROLOGUE every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
République versus PRINCIPLES PROLOGUE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRépubliquePRINCIPLES PROLOGUE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (1K ratings)4.3 (58 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews75.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1K — better58
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.3 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size3.0 GB285 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperCamouflaj LLCCOLOPL, Inc.

Customer experience

République

All ratings994 ratings
Positive79.2%
Neutral7.1%
Negative13.7%
Written reviews1,623 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral8.3%
Negative21.7%

PRINCIPLES PROLOGUE

All ratings58 ratings
Positive82.8%
Neutral3.4%
Negative13.8%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive75.9%
Neutral8.9%
Negative15.2%

User reviews

République

From 1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent graphics
  • 🚀 Immersive gameplay
  • 👍 Engaging story
  • 👍 Unique camera controls
  • 👍 Great voice acting

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and bugs
  • 🐛 Save data loss issues
  • 💰 Expensive to unlock full game
  • 🔒 Inability to purchase full game

PRINCIPLES PROLOGUE

From 58 App Store ratings

What we love

  • ✨ Stunning graphics and visuals
  • 🚀 Smooth performance on high-end devices
  • 💡 Innovative technology demonstration
  • 🎧 Excellent audio quality
  • 🤩 High potential for future games

Room to improve

  • ⏳ Very short gameplay duration
  • 📱 Overheats on max graphics
  • 📉 Performance issues on lower-end devices
  • 🕹️ Clunky or imprecise controls
  • 🤔 Unclear game purpose or objectives

Bugs and requests

République

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes when entering certain areas
  • Save data getting deleted after updates
  • In-app purchase issues
  • Compatibility problems on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to purchase full game
  • Improved save system
  • Faster episode releases
  • Multiplayer or co-op mode

PRINCIPLES PROLOGUE

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game resets to start location
  • Game crashes or won't open
  • Lag and stuttering during gameplay
  • Freezing issues

Requested features

12 requests
  • Full, playable version of the game
  • More gameplay content and continuation
  • Improved optimization for wider device compatibility
  • Adjustable graphics settings
  • Controller support
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  • Walk feature for easier movement
  • Real-time memory and CPU usage display
  • Realistic weapon models
  • More story and narrative elements
  • Puzzling or RPG elements
  • Frame rate limit release and display
  • Sprinting and walking options

In-app purchases

8 purchases

République

One-time8
  • Episodes 2-5Free
  • Episode 2: Metamorphosis2 variantsFree
  • [Season Pass] Documentary Part 0Free
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  • [Season Pass] Documentary Part 1Free
  • [Season Pass] Documentary Part 2Free
  • Episode 3: Ones & Zeroes2 variantsFree
  • Episode 4: God's AcreFree
  • Episode 5: TerminusFree
None

PRINCIPLES PROLOGUE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is République free?
République is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PRINCIPLES PROLOGUE free?
PRINCIPLES PROLOGUE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, République or PRINCIPLES PROLOGUE?
PRINCIPLES PROLOGUE is rated higher. République averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while PRINCIPLES PROLOGUE averages 4.3 from 58 ratings.
Do République or PRINCIPLES PROLOGUE have ads?
Neither République nor PRINCIPLES PROLOGUE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, République or PRINCIPLES PROLOGUE?
République ships an update monthly, and PRINCIPLES PROLOGUE every 5 months. Most recently, République was updated on October 24, 2026 and PRINCIPLES PROLOGUE on October 24, 2026.

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