The Journey Down vs the longest drift
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
The Journey Down
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.
- Twisting tale of intriguing adventure
- Handpainted environments
- Original jazzy noir soundtrack
- Fully voiced cast
- HD art and animations
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Far below the noisy metropolis of St. Armando, Bwana follows in the footsteps of his lost father together with Kito and Lina. In their search for the mysterious Underland, they discover a dark conspiracy shrouding the fate of Captain Kaonandodo. In the second chapter, the plot thickens as our heroes plunge down into the mist below the Edge and wind up in the foggy and treacherous town of Port Artue where they find themselves cornered by pirates and on the run from the law. The Journey Down is a classic point-and-click saga with an Afro-Caribbean vibe. Get ready to embark on an epic journey of brain-teasing adventure! Also available for PC, Mac and Linux on Steam. CHAPTER THREE: is available from the App Store here: https://itunes.apple.com/app/the-journey-down-chapter-three/id945434692 Features: * A twisting tale of intriguing adventure * Tons of handpainted environments * An all original jazzy noir soundtrack * A fully voiced cast * HD art and animations
the longest drift
Embark on a racing-puzzle-adventure to uncover a family mystery. Drive through scenic countrysides, solve puzzles, and investigate clues to find lost loved ones. Enjoy a heartwarming story with beautiful artwork and a relaxing soundtrack.
- Drifting skills challenges
- Puzzle solving and clue investigation
- Heartwarming story with chapters
- Endless zen mode
- Beautiful artwork and diverse soundtrack
- Offline play
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"The Longest Drift" is a one-of-a-kind, racing-puzzle-adventure game about solving the mystery of the disappearance of two family members. Far away in a remote, picturesque countryside village, a woman embarked on a journey to find her lost husband and her son. In order to succeed in this mission, she'll have to prove great driving skills, solve puzzles and investigate mysterious events. - Test your car drifting skills on challenging, dusty or snowy country roads. - Select the radio channel to your own preference. - Investigate areas for hidden objects or clues - Solve puzzles as you collect hints and puzzle pieces. - Challenge friends and compete in the endless mode. Features: - Beautiful, vibrant artwork. - Diverse soundtrack with a relaxing vibe. - Heartwarming story divided into 6 chapters. - Endless "zen" mode. - Game Center. - No ads, no in-app purchases; buy it once and enjoy it forever. - Haptic Feedback. - Optimized for all devices; looks great on iPads as well. - Simple controls, suitable for any age. - Play Offline, no internet connection required to play - No violence, stress-free; play at your own pace.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Journey Down at 97% against the longest drift's 22%. The Journey Down also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (112 vs 12). the longest drift's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 9 months) and price ($1.99 vs $6.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
The Journey Down costs $6.99 and the longest drift $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
The Journey Down holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Journey Down has 112 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of The Journey Down's written reviews are positive against 22% of the longest drift's.
The Journey Down ships an update every 9 months, the longest drift every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | The Journey Down | the longest drift |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.9 (112 ratings) — better | 4.3 (12 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 96.9% of reviews — better | 21.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 112 — better | 12 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #93 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1.1 GB | 126 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SkyGoblin AB | Tepes Ovidiu |
Customer experience
The Journey Down
the longest drift
Bugs and requests
The Journey Down
Reported bugs
4 issues- No sound
- Sound comletely broken
- No sound?
- Doesn't work on iPad Air 2!
Requested features
2 requests- Controller Support please!!!
- Hint system
the longest drift
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
The Journey Down
No in-app purchases
the longest drift
No in-app purchases
Questions
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