Prune vs Journey
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Prune
Cultivate a digital tree in a hostile world by guiding its growth towards sunlight. Uncover a hidden story and bring life to a forgotten landscape with this meditative and beautiful game.
- Grow and shape trees
- Minimalist art and interface
- Meditative music and sound
- No in-app purchases or monetization
- Share tree creations
- iCloud progress synchronization
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~ Apple Game of the Year 2015 ~ ~ TIME Magazine Game of the Year 2015 ~ Prune is a love letter to trees. A game about the beauty and joy of cultivation. With a swipe of a finger, grow and shape your tree into the sunlight while avoiding the dangers of a hostile world. Bring life to a forgotten landscape and uncover a story hidden deep beneath the soil. • A unique digital plant for your pocket • Beautiful, minimalist art and a super clean interface—it's just you and the trees • Meditative music and sound design for you to zen out to • No IAP, no monetization strategy, no currencies • Share screenshots of your unique tree creations with friends • Synchronize progress across all your devices using iCloud ----- RECEPTION ----- "Unlike anything I've played before... the kind of experience I want to pull out to show my friends." - The Verge "Wildly creative, totally addictive, and oddly soothing" - Entertainment Weekly "Prune is a gorgeous and unique experience." - 5/5 TouchArcade "Prune is an awe-inspiring work of digital poetry that transcends its initial subject material to explore a much larger, much more complex theme, in an articulate and powerfully moving manner" - 10/10 Pocket Gamer "A collaboration that feels more like a dance than puzzle-solving." - Kill Screen ----- AWARDS ----- • Winner - Best Upcoming Game - 11th International Mobile Gaming Awards • Finalist - IndieCade Festival 2015 • Official Selection - Brazil's FILE Festival • Runner-Up - IndiePlus "Make Something Great" Contest • Official Selection - Out of Index Experimental Games Festival
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
Prune and Journey both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 66% of Prune's written reviews are positive against 58% of Journey's. Prune also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Prune costs $4.99 and Journey $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Prune against 4.2 for Journey. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 568 and 770 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of Prune's written reviews are positive against 58% of Journey's.
Prune ships an update every 6 weeks, Journey every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.
| Parameter | Prune | Journey |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.3 (568 ratings) — better | 4.2 (770 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.2% of reviews — better | 57.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 568 | 770 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #79 | #31 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 123 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Joel McDonald LLC | Annapurna Games, LLC |
Customer experience
Prune
Journey
User reviews
Prune
From 568 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🌳 Beautiful, elegant design
- 🕹️ Relaxing, meditative gameplay
- 🎶 Calming, atmospheric soundtrack
- 🌟 Unique, artistic experience
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
Room to improve
- ⏱️ Levels can feel too time-sensitive
- 🤔 Unclear objectives and mechanics
- 🕰️ Game is too short for the price
- 🐛 Performance issues on older devices
Journey
From 770 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
Prune
Reported bugs
2 issues- Progress reset after updates
- Unresponsive controls at times
Requested features
4 requests- More levels and content updates
- Zen mode with no time constraints
- Level editor and sharing capabilities
- Improved tutorials and explanations
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
Prune
No in-app purchases
Journey
No in-app purchases
