# Broken Sword 5 vs The Journey Down

The clearest difference is rating: The Journey Down at 4.9 against Broken Sword 5's 4.3. The Journey Down also leads on review sentiment (97% vs 57%) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). Broken Sword 5's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months) and price ($4.99 vs $6.99). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Broken Sword 5 costs $4.99 and The Journey Down $6.99 up front. Broken Sword 5 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Journey Down asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Journey Down holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 63 and 112 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Broken Sword 5's written reviews are positive against 97% of The Journey Down's.

Broken Sword 5 ships an update every 3 months, The Journey Down every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and August 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Broken Sword 5 | The Journey Down |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broken-sword-5/id720656825/reviews) | **[4.9 (112 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-journey-down-chapter-two/id906398185/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 63 | **112** |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | **96.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 2.2 GB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Revolution](https://appshunter.io/developer/331733641) | [SkyGoblin AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780644033) |

## What reviewers say

### Broken Sword 5

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/broken-sword-5/id720656825)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Episode 2 | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great graphics and animations
- 👍 Engaging story and characters
- 👍 Faithful to the Broken Sword series
- 👍 Challenging yet logical puzzles
- 🚀 Smooth gameplay and controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 💰 Expensive for only half the game
- 🔒 No iCloud save sync
- 🔒 Compatibility issues on some devices

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### The Journey Down

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-journey-down-chapter-two/id906398185)

Embark on a classic point-and-click adventure with an Afro-Caribbean twist. Follow Bwana and his companions as they uncover a dark conspiracy while searching for his lost father and the mysterious Underland. This chapter plunges you into a treacherous town filled with pirates and the law.

**Highlights:** Twisting tale of intriguing adventure, Handpainted environments, Original jazzy noir soundtrack, Fully voiced cast, HD art and animations

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fantastic
- 👍 Smooth enjoying experience
- 👍 Awesome soundtrack
- 👍 Breathtaking, brilliant... Absolutely superb
- 👍 Excellent point & click adventure

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 No sound
- 🐛 Sound comletely broken
- 🐛 No sound?
- 🐛 Doesn't work on iPad Air 2!
- 🐛 Asinine

**Reported bugs**

- No sound
- Sound comletely broken
- No sound?
- Doesn't work on iPad Air 2!

**Requested features**

- Controller Support please!!!
- Hint system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Broken Sword 5 free?

Broken Sword 5 costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is The Journey Down free?

The Journey Down costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Broken Sword 5 or The Journey Down?

The Journey Down is rated higher. Broken Sword 5 averages 4.3 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while The Journey Down averages 4.9 from 112 ratings.

### Do Broken Sword 5 or The Journey Down have ads?

Neither Broken Sword 5 nor The Journey Down shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Broken Sword 5 or The Journey Down?

Broken Sword 5 ships an update every 3 months, and The Journey Down every 9 months. Most recently, Broken Sword 5 was updated on September 28, 2026 and The Journey Down on August 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*