Comparison

Broken Sword 5 vs Kaptain Brawe

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

Head to head
About

Broken Sword 5

Embark on an epic adventure as George Stobbart and Nico Collard to uncover a murderous conspiracy and a stolen painting. Solve challenging puzzles and unravel ancient mysteries in this critically acclaimed point-and-click adventure.

Highlights
  • Gripping story
  • Engaging puzzles
  • Slide and tap interface
  • Context-sensitive help
  • Game Center integration
  • Full voice acting
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Episode 1 - Paris in the spring Shots ring out from a gallery… a robbery… a murder… and the beginning of another epic, original Broken Sword adventure. From multi-award winning Revolution comes the latest mystery in this much loved adventure-puzzle series. Playing as intrepid American George Stobbart and sassy French journalist Nico Collard, you find yourself on the trail of a stolen painting – and a murderous conspiracy. A conspiracy whose roots lie in mysteries older than the written word... Armed only with logic, integrity and a wry sense of humor - can George and Nico save mankind from disaster? Can you solve the secret of the Serpent’s Curse? A curse some say was forged by the Devil himself... • The latest in the smash hit multi-million selling Broken Sword series • Gripping story, engaging puzzles, voiced by a top quality cast • Highly acclaimed 'slide and tap' interface – simple but hugely powerful • Context-sensitive help system – access hints to solve even the hardest puzzles • Full Game Center integration – including in-game achievements "immediately charming, Broken Sword 5: The Serpent's Curse is easy to recommend based on its strong narrative, memorable characters, and artistic merit. The game is a vibrant return to form for the series." Gamespot 8/10 Includes full speech for English, German, French, Italian and Spanish and subtitle options for English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Russian and Polish. The concluding part, Episode 2, is available as a paid In-App Purchase. ***** Some people have had issues with the installation of the in-app purchase of Episode 2. Please ensure you have sufficient memory (2Gb) before attempting to download Episode 2.

About

Kaptain Brawe

Embark on a humorous, steampunk-inspired point-and-click adventure across four planets. Solve puzzles, uncover conspiracies, and interact with unique characters as you play as multiple protagonists. Enjoy a story-driven experience with hand-drawn art and witty dialogue.

Highlights
  • Classic point-and-click gameplay
  • Three playable characters
  • Built-in hint mode
  • Four distinct planets
  • Fully dubbed in English and German
  • Offline play
Features
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Play as Captain Brawe, Agent Luna and Danny across four colourful planets — solve clever puzzles, uncover conspiracies, and meet unforgettable characters (space pirates, secret agents, and eccentric aliens). This authentic point-and-click experience blends classic adventure gameplay with modern conveniences: touch-friendly controls, hint mode for casual players, and richly hand-drawn scenes. Expect witty dialogues, brain-teasing inventory puzzles, and story-driven fun packed with humor. Who this is for: fans of Monkey Island, Vampire Story, Broken Sword or anyone who loves story-led puzzle adventures. Whether you're new to the genre or a seasoned adventure gamer, Kaptain Brawe offers a warm, comedic ride through space-age conspiracy. WHAT AWAITS YOU: • Classic point-and-click adventure game-play adapted for touchscreens • Three playable characters with unique scenes and dialogue. • Built-in hint mode and casual difficulty for less frustration. • Four distinct planets full of puzzles, NPCs and secrets. • Fully dubbed in English and German! • Hand-drawn art, humorous writing, and an old-school adventure vibe. PERFECT FOR PLAYERS WHO WANT: • Fully optimized for iPad and iPad Pro — play on a big screen with stunning UHD graphics and detail! • Play completely offline — Desktop, Phone & Tablet support — anytime, anywhere • No data collection — your privacy is safe • A hidden-object puzzle adventure with a rich story • Try free, unlock full game once — no ads, no micro-transactions Free to try Try for free, then unlock the full game for the entire mystery — no distractions, just adventure! FEATURES • Takes you back to the GOLDEN TIME OF ADVENTURE GAMES • TRUE and AUTHENTIC point n' click adventure game • REVEAL the great conspiracy of Space Age • EXPLORE 4 colorful worlds and planets • FOLLOW the bread-crumbs to solve the case • MEET the space pirates, Interstellar government, secret agents and more • TRAVEL to 40 exciting locations • FIND items, combine them and use them in your investigation • SOLVE brain-teasing puzzles and mini-games • 3 DIFFERENT characters to play with: Brawe, Luna and Danny • EARN achievements • DIFFICULTY MODES: casual and adventurer

Screenshots

Broken Sword 54 screens
Kaptain Brawe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Kaptain Brawe at Free against Broken Sword 5's $4.99. Broken Sword 5's advantage is review sentiment (57% vs 46%) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On rating, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Kaptain Brawe is free to download; Broken Sword 5 costs $4.99 up front. Broken Sword 5 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Kaptain Brawe sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Broken Sword 5 against 4.4 for Kaptain Brawe. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 65 and 26 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 57% of Broken Sword 5's written reviews are positive against 46% of Kaptain Brawe's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Broken Sword 5 ships an update every 3 months, Kaptain Brawe every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Broken Sword 5 versus Kaptain Brawe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBroken Sword 5Kaptain Brawe
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (65 ratings)4.4 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews — better46.2% of reviews
Number of ratings65 — better26
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS8.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size2.2 GB750 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperRevolutionFortune Cookie d.o.o.

Customer experience

Broken Sword 5

All ratings63 ratings
Positive81.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews555 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral11.0%
Negative31.9%

Kaptain Brawe

All ratings26 ratings
Positive80.8%
Neutral11.5%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive46.2%
Neutral15.4%
Negative38.5%

Bugs and requests

Broken Sword 5

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unable to complete certain puzzles
  • Download issues for Episode 2
  • Aspect ratio problems on older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Release Broken Sword 3 and 4 on iOS
  • Add more global travel locations
  • Improve difficulty and puzzle variety

Kaptain Brawe

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Broken Sword 5

One-time1
  • Episode 2$5.99
1 purchases

Kaptain Brawe

One-time1
  • Full Game Unlock$5.99

Questions

Is Broken Sword 5 free?
Broken Sword 5 costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Kaptain Brawe free?
Kaptain Brawe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Broken Sword 5 or Kaptain Brawe?
Kaptain Brawe is rated higher. Broken Sword 5 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Kaptain Brawe averages 4.4 from 26 ratings.
Do Broken Sword 5 or Kaptain Brawe have ads?
Neither Broken Sword 5 nor Kaptain Brawe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Broken Sword 5 or Kaptain Brawe?
Broken Sword 5 ships an update every 3 months, and Kaptain Brawe every 7 months. Most recently, Broken Sword 5 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Kaptain Brawe on November 2, 2026.

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