Botanicula vs Journey
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Botanicula
Embark on a humorous adventure as five tree creatures on a quest to protect the last seed of their home tree from evil parasites. Explore over 150 detailed locations filled with funny animations and hidden bonuses, accompanied by award-winning music.
- Humorous adventure gameplay
- Explore over 150 detailed locations
- Hundreds of funny animations
- Hidden bonuses
- Award-winning music
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Botanicula is a humor-filled adventure game from Amanita Design, creators of award-winning Machinarium and Samorost series, and Czech band DVA. Five friends, little tree creatures, set out on a journey to save the last seed from their home tree which is infested by evil parasites. - Relaxed game perfect for hard core gamers, their partners, families and seniors. - More than 150 detailed locations to explore. - Hundreds of funny animations. - Incredible amount of hidden bonuses. - Award winning music by Dva. * "One of the prettiest things on iPad" - Kotaku * "You absolutely need to check it out" (90%) - Toucharcade * "A bold, bright, and brilliant" (90%) - PocketGamer * "An amazing and heartwarming" (90%) - IGN * IGF Excellence in Audio Award * Game of the Year - jayisgames.com * IndieCade: Best Story/World Design Award * IGM Readers' Choice Award in Best Sound / Music
Journey
Embark on a solo or cooperative adventure through a vast, ancient world. Soar over ruins and glide across sands to uncover its mysteries. Experience breathtaking visuals and a Grammy-nominated musical score.
- Explore ancient world
- Soar above ruins
- Glide across sands
- Discover secrets
- Cooperative multiplayer
- Stunning visuals
- Grammy-nominated score
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*Supported Devices: This game is supported on the following devices only: iPhone SE, iPhone 6s, 6s Plus, iPhone 7, 7 Plus, iPhone 8, 8 Plus, iPhone X, Xs, Xs Max, Xr, 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, iPad 5th Gen, iPad 6th Gen, iPad Air 2, iPad Mini 4, iPad Mini (2019), and all iPad Pros.* Explore the ancient, mysterious world of Journey as you soar above ruins and glide across sands to discover its secrets. Play alone or in the company of a fellow traveler and explore its vast world together. Featuring stunning visuals and a Grammy-nominated musical score, Journey delivers a breathtaking experience like no other. Game Center required for online matchmaking.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Botanicula at 4.6 against Journey's 4.2. Botanicula also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 57%) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). Journey's advantage is chart position (#33 vs unranked) and price ($4.99 vs $6.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, 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
Botanicula costs $6.99 and Journey $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Botanicula holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 541 and 768 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Botanicula's written reviews are positive against 57% of Journey's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Botanicula | Journey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 | $4.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (541 ratings) — better | 4.2 (768 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 82.8% of reviews — better | 57.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 541 | 768 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #33 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 610 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Amanita Design s.r.o. | Annapurna Games, LLC |
Customer experience
Botanicula
Journey
User reviews
Botanicula
From 541 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Charming and quirky characters
- 💎 Beautiful, imaginative visuals
- 🎨 Unique and creative art style
- 🎶 Fitting and soothing soundtrack
- 🕹️ Engaging and challenging puzzles
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes and bugs, especially on older devices
- 🤯 Lack of clear instructions or guidance
- 🕰️ Some levels can feel tedious or repetitive
- 🧭 Difficulty navigating and getting lost in the world
Journey
From 768 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎨 Breathtaking visuals and graphics
- 🎶 Immersive and beautiful soundtrack
- 🧭 Captivating and emotional story
- 🤝 Unique multiplayer experience
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
- 🕹️ Frustrating touch controls
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🕰️ Short gameplay duration
Bugs and requests
Botanicula
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes on certain levels, especially towards the end
- Inability to interact with key elements on some devices
- Save data loss or progress reset issues
Requested features
4 requests- More levels and content to extend the experience
- Ability to save progress and resume games
- Inclusion of a map or navigation system
- Difficulty options or accessibility features
Journey
Reported bugs
4 issues- Game crashes on launch
- Glitches and freezes during gameplay
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Multiplayer connectivity problems
Requested features
4 requests- Add controller support
- Improve camera controls
- Increase replayability and content
- Fix connectivity and multiplayer issues
In-app purchases
Botanicula
No in-app purchases
Journey
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Botanicula free?
Is Journey free?
Which has better reviews, Botanicula or Journey?
Do Botanicula or Journey have ads?
Which is updated more often, Botanicula or Journey?
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