Comparison

Whaly vs Short Journey

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

Head to head
About

Whaly

Features
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••• A really nice little game to play everywhere! ••• Touch your screen to Move Up and Release the screen to Move Down. Try to go as far as possible while avoiding Icebergs! Don't forget to eat some small Shrimps, it's really good for the health of Whaly. Select the difficulty level before starting the game. It's up to you! ••• Game Features ••• • A really nice game • A very friendly hobby • Play with your little Whale • Select the difficulty level

About

Short Journey

Features
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Embark on a ‘Short Journey’ Through Enchanting Worlds! ‘Short Journey’ is a captivating 2D platformer that takes you through a series of uniquely designed levels. Each of the 12 stages offers a variety of challenges that range from quick and straightforward to complex and demanding. Charming Aesthetics: Experience the classic charm as you traverse through levels that pay homage to the golden age of gaming. Diverse Challenges: ‘Short Journey’ provides a spectrum of difficulties, ensuring that each level feels fresh and engaging. Intuitive Gameplay: The game’s mechanics are designed to be accessible yet challenging, allowing both newcomers and seasoned gamers to enjoy the thrill of the journey. In ‘Short Journey’, every level is an opportunity to test your skills and uncover new surprises. Prepare to embark on an adventure that’s as nostalgic as it is exciting!

Screenshots

Whaly4 screens
Short Journey4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Short Journey at daily against Whaly's every 11 months. Whaly's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Whaly ships an update every 11 months, Short Journey daily. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Whaly versus Short Journey: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWhalyShort Journey
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDream-UpAli Taleb

In-app purchases

None

Whaly

No in-app purchases

None

Short Journey

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Whaly free?
Whaly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Short Journey free?
Short Journey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Whaly or Short Journey have ads?
Both Whaly and Short Journey show ads.
Which is updated more often, Whaly or Short Journey?
Whaly ships an update every 11 months, and Short Journey daily. Most recently, Whaly was updated on November 1, 2026 and Short Journey on November 4, 2026.

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