Comparison

The Journey Down vs Via Impressio

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

Via Impressio

Features
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Discover the history of Strasbourg and Kehl like you've never seen it before. Immerse yourself in augmented reality experiences. Let yourself be guided through the history of printing with an immersive, educational, and entertaining experience! Explore two captivating journeys with exciting virtual guides: The Pioneers of Printing in Strasbourg: Accompanied by Mentelin, explore the printers' district and the various stages of book creation in the 15th century! Visit a fully detailed 3D workshop from that era! The Vauban Fortress in Kehl and the Forbidden Books: Bring a vanished portion of the Vauban fortress back to life and delve into the captivating history of the iconic printing house led by the famous Beaumarchais. With stunning visual reconstructions and immersive narratives, experience an unforgettable journey blending the past and present of Kehl in a captivating way. Via Impressio is designed for history enthusiasts and the curious of all ages. Dive into the past. Be amazed by these unprecedented historical adventures!

Screenshots

The Journey Down4 screens
Via Impressio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Via Impressio at Free against The Journey Down's $6.99. Via Impressio also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On 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

Via Impressio is free to download; The Journey Down costs $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Journey Down ships an update every 9 months, Via Impressio every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
The Journey Down versus Via Impressio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Journey DownVia Impressio
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (112 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews96.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings112 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB224 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperSkyGoblin ABBrave New Media

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

Via Impressio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

The Journey Down

No in-app purchases

None

Via Impressio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Journey Down free?
The Journey Down costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Via Impressio free?
Via Impressio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Journey Down or Via Impressio have ads?
Neither The Journey Down nor Via Impressio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Journey Down or Via Impressio?
The Journey Down ships an update every 9 months, and Via Impressio every 6 weeks. Most recently, The Journey Down was updated on November 1, 2026 and Via Impressio on November 7, 2026.

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