# Lifeline... vs Reigns

Lifeline... and Reigns both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 78% of Lifeline...'s written reviews are positive against 70% of Reigns's. Lifeline... also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Reigns's advantage is chart position (#17 vs #62). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Lifeline... costs $2.99 and Reigns $2.99 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 — 4.7 for Lifeline... against 4.8 for Reigns. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.5K and 7.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Lifeline...'s written reviews are positive against 70% of Reigns's.

Lifeline... ships an update every 6 weeks, Reigns every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lifeline... | Reigns |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | $2.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (4.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifeline/id982354972/reviews) | **[4.8 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reigns/id1114127463/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4.5K | **7.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **78.3% of reviews** | 70.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #62 | **#17** |
| Size | 76 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [3 Minute Games, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549997175) | [Devolver Digital, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457410262) |

## What reviewers say

### Lifeline...

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lifeline/id982354972)

**Currently charting:** #62 Top Paid · Role Playing, #129 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Experience a gripping, real-time survival story where your choices shape the fate of a stranded astronaut. Receive notifications throughout your day and make life-or-death decisions directly from your phone or smartwatch. Multiple endings and a bonus epilogue await.

**Highlights:** Playable branching story, Real-time notifications, Apple Watch integration, Multiple endings, Bonus story epilogue, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Unique and immersive gameplay
- 👍 Engaging story and characters
- ⏱️ Real-time gameplay adds to the experience
- 🎨 Atmospheric music and sound design

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏳ Slow pacing and long wait times between responses
- 🤔 Limited choices and lack of meaningful impact on the story
- 🙄 Protagonist can be annoying or unrealistic at times
- 🔍 Lack of visual elements or graphics

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions or devices
- Notifications not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Ability to skip or speed up wait times
- More branching storylines and meaningful choices
- Option to change the protagonist's personality or background
- Integration with Apple Watch or other wearable devices


### Reigns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reigns/id1114127463)

**Currently charting:** #17 Top Paid · Card, #52 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Rule a medieval kingdom by making decisions with a swipe of your finger. Balance the needs of various factions, from the church to the army, to extend your reign. Each choice has consequences that can lead to your dynasty's downfall.

**Highlights:** Swipe-based decision making, Kingdom faction balance, Dynasty survival, Event spanning centuries, Multiple ways to die

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👑 Great game concept
- 🤴 Engaging storyline and characters
- 🎨 Stylish art and design
- 🕹️ Addictive and challenging gameplay
- 🕰️ Replayability and multiple endings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay and card choices
- 🤔 Unclear consequences of decisions
- 🕹️ Frustrating difficulty and randomness
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🐛 Bugs and save file corruption

**Reported bugs**

- Blank/corrupted cards
- Crashes and freezes
- Save file corruption
- Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- More content and storylines
- Ability to customize the king/kingdom
- Improved UI and feedback on decisions
- Difficulty settings or options
- Cross-platform/cloud save support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lifeline... free?

Lifeline... costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Reigns free?

Reigns costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lifeline... or Reigns?

Reigns is rated higher. Lifeline... averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.5K ratings, while Reigns averages 4.8 from 7.6K ratings.

### Do Lifeline... or Reigns have ads?

Neither Lifeline... nor Reigns shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lifeline... or Reigns?

Lifeline... ships an update every 6 weeks, and Reigns every 5 weeks. Most recently, Lifeline... was updated on October 21, 2026 and Reigns on October 20, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Lifeline... or Reigns?

Lifeline... currently peaks at #62 in the App Store charts, and Reigns at #17. 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.*