# Prune vs Journey

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Prune | Journey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.3 (568 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prune/id972319818/reviews)** | [4.2 (770 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journey/id1445593893/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 568 | **770** |
| Positive reviews | **66.2% of reviews** | 57.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #41 | **#30** |
| Size | 123 MB | 1.1 GB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joel McDonald LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/972319817) | [Annapurna Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1242610251) |

## What reviewers say

### Prune

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prune/id972319818)

**Currently charting:** #41 Top Paid · Family, #94 Top Paid · Puzzle (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Grow and shape trees, Minimalist art and interface, Meditative music and sound, No in-app purchases or monetization, Share tree creations, iCloud progress synchronization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🌳 Beautiful, elegant design
- 🕹️ Relaxing, meditative gameplay
- 🎶 Calming, atmospheric soundtrack
- 🌟 Unique, artistic experience
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Levels can feel too time-sensitive
- 🤔 Unclear objectives and mechanics
- 🕰️ Game is too short for the price
- 🐛 Performance issues on older devices

**Reported bugs**

- Progress reset after updates
- Unresponsive controls at times

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Zen mode with no time constraints
- Level editor and sharing capabilities
- Improved tutorials and explanations


### Journey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journey/id1445593893)

**Currently charting:** #30 Top Paid · Family, #108 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

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.

**Highlights:** Explore ancient world, Soar above ruins, Glide across sands, Discover secrets, Cooperative multiplayer, Stunning visuals, Grammy-nominated score

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Breathtaking visuals and graphics
- 🎶 Immersive and beautiful soundtrack
- 🧭 Captivating and emotional story
- 🤝 Unique multiplayer experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent glitches and bugs
- 🕹️ Frustrating touch controls
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🕰️ Short gameplay duration

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch
- Glitches and freezes during gameplay
- Compatibility issues with newer devices
- Multiplayer connectivity problems

**Requested features**

- Add controller support
- Improve camera controls
- Increase replayability and content
- Fix connectivity and multiplayer issues


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Prune free?

Prune costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Journey free?

Journey costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Prune or Journey?

Prune is rated higher. Prune averages 4.3 out of 5 from 568 ratings, while Journey averages 4.2 from 770 ratings.

### Do Prune or Journey have ads?

Neither Prune nor Journey shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Prune or Journey?

Prune ships an update every 6 weeks, and Journey every 2 months. Most recently, Prune was updated on October 20, 2026 and Journey on October 20, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Prune or Journey?

Prune currently peaks at #41 in the App Store charts, and Journey at #30. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*